Trailer Towing RTFM - Weight Distribution Hitch needed if towing over 6,000 pounds!

[JohnnyG]

I posted this in another thread, but thought it would be best if posted as its own topic.

I was looking at the 2024 Expedition Towing Guide. This just might by CYA, but it is in the guide.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Includes items that must be installed.* Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty (see your dealer for a copy) may be voided if you tow without them.
For trailers over 6,000 pounds – Class IV Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package (536) and required aftermarket weight-distributing hitch. *Check with your dealer for additional requirements, restrictions and limited warranty details.

FRONTAL AREA LIMITATION
Frontal Area is the total area in square feet that a moving vehicle and trailer exposes to air resistance.
The maximum trailer frontal area that must be considered for an Expedition/trailer combination is 55 sq. ft. without Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package and 60 sq. ft. with Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package. Exceeding this limitation may significantly reduce the performance of your towing vehicle.

 

[Dice Roll]

It’s no cya. Get a good one with sway control. I use a blue ox for my camper.

 

[Rob6805]

Any trailer over 6k lbs should absolutely have a WDH.

 

[BlackBetty]

It’s no cya. Get a good one with sway control. I use a blue ox for my camper.

That’s what I use as well.

 

[Left Coast Geek]

I use an Andersen sway/WDH for towing an 4500-5000 lb actual trailer, and I have HD tow.... makes the ride much nicer in the front seat, AND eliminates any tendency to sway at higher speeds.

 

[jjscsix]

I have a Curt. I like it but it is one heavy SOB. We have a 34 East to West Alt that weighs about 7,300 ready to roll, measured on a Cat Scale.