What hitch would you recommend

[trudera]

I traded my 2011 f150 crew cab in for a 2019 f350 crew cab. First trip out with my WDH the trailer had all kinds of sway. I determined that with this big a truck, I do not need to distribute the weight. The truck has a 3600 payload capacity. My Reese setup has a 2 inch shank and the new truck has a 2.5. My issue is that if I use the current Reese setup without the bars I get slop in the receiver because I need to use an adapter. If I go to a regular Reese style hitch I lose the friction sway setup. My trailer is a 2018 Whitehawk 31BH. I looked at the 2.5 inch trunnion style shank but it has too much drop for my setup. What would you recommend?

[JFlightRisk]

Hitchclamp.com has a tightener for 2 1/2" hitches. That will take out the slop. We swear by Equalizer WDH, but there are many other great ones out there.

[oldmanAZ]

Originally Posted by trudera

I traded my 2011 f150 crew cab in for a 2019 f350 crew cab. First trip out with my WDH the trailer had all kinds of sway. I determined that with this big a truck, I do not need to distribute the weight. The truck has a 3600 payload capacity. My Reese setup has a 2 inch shank and the new truck has a 2.5. My issue is that if I use the current Reese setup without the bars I get slop in the receiver because I need to use an adapter. If I go to a regular Reese style hitch I lose the friction sway setup. My trailer is a 2018 Whitehawk 31BH. I looked at the 2.5 inch trunnion style shank but it has too much drop for my setup. What would you recommend?

"First trip out with my WDH the trailer had all kinds of sway. I determined that with this big a truck, I do not need to distribute the weight." I'm not sure what you mean by that??? Loaded, your 31BH would have a tongue weight of ~1,400lbs. Imagine 5, 285lb guys sitting on your tailgate. That would remove a lot of weight from the front axle making it feel light in the front end. A WDH will return part of that weight back to the front end.

#1- If your current WDH is for a 1,400lb tongue weight, I recommend you go through your hitch installation and setup.
#2- Inflate ALL tow vehicle and trailer tires to the maximum shown on the tire sidewalls.
#3- Tow your trailer again and see if things have improved.

I have an Equalizer brand hitch and it has served me well for 12years. It has anti-sway incorporated with the weight distribution bars so no additional friction device or setup is needed.

[Rustic Eagle]

trudera,

Welcome to JOF

Originally Posted by trudera

snip..... I looked at the 2.5 inch trunnion style shank but it has too much drop for my setup. What would you recommend?

I assume "trunnion style shank" means a 2.5 inch shank compatible with your existing Reese trunnion style ball mount (that's what I did).

Keep in mind that a shank can be turned 180 degrees, may do the trick. I tend to favor going with a 2 1/2" shank as well..., adaptor sleeves tend to create too much slop and in some cases reduce the OEM 2 1/2" receiver weight limits . I also concur using the spring bars will enhance TV handling.

I also assume that your existing Reese WDH is sized properly (1,200lb minimum, 1,400lb ideal) for your 9,500lb GVWR 31BH...., and is a Reese model with integrated sway control (?).

Best way to dial-in your new F350 with the 31BH is a CAT scale visit ....., even if you don't need to return weight to the TV's front suspension proper WDH adjustment will maintain the integrity of your F350's front suspension while in tow.

CAT Scale how-to: https://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f...v-tt-3871.html

Bob

[Big1]

Originally Posted by oldmanAZ

"First trip out with my WDH the trailer had all kinds of sway. I determined that with this big a truck, I do not need to distribute the weight." I'm not sure what you mean by that??? Loaded, your 31BH would have a tongue weight of ~1,400lbs. Imagine 5, 285lb guys sitting on your tailgate. That would remove a lot of weight from the front axle making it feel light in the front end. A WDH will return part of that weight back to the front end.

#1- If your current WDH is for a 1,400lb tongue weight, I recommend you go through your hitch installation and setup.
#2- Inflate ALL tow vehicle and trailer tires to the maximum shown on the tire sidewalls.
#3- Tow your trailer again and see if things have improved.

I have an Equalizer brand hitch and it has served me well for 12years. It has anti-sway incorporated with the weight distribution bars so no additional friction device or setup is needed.

Yep, I agree.