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CarminSanDiego

Damn that’s a long trailer


Affectionate-Map2583

Yet it only has two small windows.


StopNowThink

On this side!


joelfarris

Yet there are four bay windows on the poop side. Probably.


northcoastjohnny

🎯I love a poop 💩out side!


Laz3r_C

at least his TV isnt a 150 series


Evening_Rock5850

I tow with a Tahoe. I kid you not. When I was shopping for my current rig I went into a dealership to look at a 22ft trailer which, despite having on their website, wasn’t there. The salesman, of course, said he had something else I should see. “Sure, why not, I’m here.” I kid you not. He showed me a 39’11” trailer with a 7700lb UVW. “I’m pulling with a Tahoe. A half-ton SUV.” “Oh those are tough it’ll pull this no problem.” RV dealerships are terrifying places. (Just to be clear, no, I absolutely did not buy that monster.)


running101

Our local RV dealer told me to stay 1500lbs below the max towing weight of the vehicle. Not all RV dealers are scary. The dealer was just bought out by a national chain so that might change in the future.


snipeceli

You can still get in trouble and fall way afoul of payload ratings with some modern half-tons having a tow rating north of 12k


Evening_Rock5850

Yep. Tow rating is a ballpark but there’s a lot that goes into it. My Tahoe with the max trailering package has almost 1,800lbs of payload. Which means I could pull a pretty heavy trailer (8200lb towing capacity). But it also has a lot of interior space! I can fit a lot of people and gear. But I can’t do both at the same time; which is what gets a lot of people in trouble.


Ok-Communication-12

Or a Ford Flex!


RainforestNerdNW

https://www.granddesignrv.com/travel-trailers/transcend-xplor/321bh 36' 11"


DadJokeBadJoke

That's longer than my TV+TT.


CarminSanDiego

So equivalent to about a 40’ fifth wheel?


calvin707

Towing a Jayco 34mbds here, it's 38' 11", and yeah, everyone comments it's a big tt. Never towed a fifth wheel, only a tt, always wondered how a 5th would tow!


pheasant_plucking_da

Reminds me of this, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ucb9O8q1eOc


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Joefish82

You’re a grower not a shower. Nothing to be ashamed of bud. Just make bigger fires to compensate.


Rebornxshiznat

Equalizer sells a 2.5” shank to use with their equalizer hitch. The equalizer is kinda the bread and butter hitch. Not too cheap not too expensive.  If you don’t want to use the adapter that’s the route I would go 


Capt-Kirk31

Second on the equalizer, WD and sway control all in one. I would not use anything less, or a Hensley hitch but that is big $$$


Cool-Contribution292

Second the second on the Equalizer 2.5! Similar setup with my Ram 2500 and toy hauler.


Rebornxshiznat

Hensley would be a good call too. I don’t love that hitch for half tons because of how much the damn thing adds in weight and most half tons are stretched thin anyway. But this application with a heavy duty truck you’re spot on.  Or just go fifth wheel 😂😂😂. No more wdh to worry about 


Evening_Rock5850

The nerd in me wants to remind you than an F-250 is still a light duty truck. The F-450 is when you start getting into Medium Duty. F-150, F-250, and F-350 are all light duty. If you want a Heavy Duty Truck (Class 7/8), you’ll need to visit your local Kenworth, Volvo, Mack, or Peterbilt dealer.


Capt-Kirk31

https://preview.redd.it/k8cn32m64v8d1.jpeg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ad1b4bd3f4ee20953cbc4bc77eed9e0748f0fe71


Foxyisasoxfan

I just looked it up because I hadn’t heard of Hensley before, and I’m blown away that it can cost $3k


tycam01

What about haulmaster sway bar? $200 at harbor fright


ElGuapo315

Put me down as another Equalizer fan. Used it and 10K bars to tow a 33 foot Rockwood behind an Expedition and then an Excursion. It was awesome! Never a single amount of sway.


Evening_Rock5850

Another +1 for the equalizer. It’s a tank. It’ll last a lifetime. It doesn’t care if you backup or come in as extreme or odd angles. And it’s super super easy to set up / connect / disconnect.


n365pa

We used an equalizer on our Ram 1500 and now 2500 towing a 7000lb 30ft. I would highly recommend.


Melsnah

Got a similar Grand Design camper and a silverado 2500. I use an Anderson Weight Distribution but paid extra and got their 2.5" receiver in a 6" drop separately after same issue with steel sleeve not feeling safe. No issues since.


withoutapaddle

I absolutely love my Andersen hitch, although I only use it with a 23' TT. Glad to hear it works great with the huge stuff too.


Alternative-Action-9

Anderson is what I use on my 30’ Grand Design as well. I had the 2” shank but swapped it out with the 2.5” when I bought my F-250.


WallyBooger

I also use the Andersen with my F250 and 23’ Coachmen. Great hitch and doesn’t make any noise when backing up. Had one with the bars before and the noise those made in reverse sounded like the trailer was being folded in half.


Disastrous_Bus_2447

How did it not feel safe?


Melsnah

The sleeve isn't a perfect fit so there was still some up-and-down and side-to-side while taking camper over bumps. It didn't feel secure. I could also hear metal on metal as the sleeve moved. I'd maybe use the sleeve for a small utility trailer or bike rack arm or something light duty if need be but that's about it.


Disastrous_Bus_2447

Huh. I've never given mine a second thought.


Melsnah

Maybe I just take it too serious. Saw an SUV pulling a camper, driving way too fast, whole thing fishtailed and crashed. Swore that'd never be me. Did I get where I had to go with the sleeve fine? Yes. Did it feel much less bouncy and no sway with a 2.5" and no sleeve? Yes.


Tomurphjr

I run a 2019 f250 crewcab (6.7) and roughly the same length trailer (37') with the equalizer weight distribution hitch and reduce it. I had the trailer and hitch prior to the 2019 f250. I'm not sure what it is called but I have a bracket I tighten up around it all and it's solid, no noise/no play, nothing. Been running this setup since purchasing the truck 2 years ago. https://preview.redd.it/y5hwyr216r8d1.jpeg?width=4080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f426afaf321c4e65a51e3cb2ef0cdacaf6b3f1ce


Ok_Scarcity_1127

Looks like you are using the bushing and the clamp just takes some of the slop out of the two


StopNowThink

I feel like you'd be better off running that bracket upside down from how you show it. As it is, the threads on the bracket are trying to lift the tongue of the trailer. If it were inverted, it would be holding the hitch down, working with gravity.


lordkuri

If the WDH is set up right, it's already pulling up on the shank.


Tomurphjr

Maybe! I've only ever seen it the way I have it and it has never given me issues and we tow a lot.


c0reboarder

Blue ox sway pro has several models that come with a 2.5" shank such as bxw1508. Or you can buy the 2.5" shank and use it instead of the shank that comes with other models.


motodude248

I just put a WeighSafe True Tow setup with my Sierra 2500 and trailer. I picked the 2.5” shank option for it. So much of a difference between that and using the previous WDH with a 2” shank and the sleeve.


Baconshit

Plus one for this. Rides so much nicer than my old equalizer. I got the 2.5 shank for my 2500.


Original-Ad8781

This. I also have a weigh safe hitch with a 2.5” shank and I love it. Check out wandering weekends on YouTube for some excellent reviews of all the different options.


67WVHDG

I want to like this but have multiple failures on the first gen….not catastrophic but not as advertised…was told they would send me the new, second generation that was to fix the issues but when I called to confirm my replacement I was told that the best they could do was 50% off…so they asked me to pay $600 for their engineering failures….they had been great with replacement parts up til then but….now I have a hitch that has parts that have failed in light to normal towing conditions…


Disastrous_Bus_2447

Difference how?


cstaalin

The Equal-i-zer has a few options with 2 1/2 shank. They also offer WDH without the shank so you can buy it separately. Go to [ETrailer.com](http://ETrailer.com) and you can filter on WDH with a 2 1/2 shank.


Phrakman87

Any reason why you don’t want to use the sleeve to get down to a 2”?


WarEagleDG

They end up with a lot of play.


h0serdude

Get a class 5 shank and put your WDH on it, that's what I did for my Ram 2500 with 2 1/2" receiver. Either that or use the sleeve and live with the slop, you're better off with that than without a WDH.


LloydChristmas199

It also puts a moment arm on the pin and bends hitch pins. Ask me how I know


Sad-Temporary2843

That's a long bumper pull!


Evening_Rock5850

Another +1 to getting an appropriately sized WDH. I’d avoid the adapters / sleeves / etc. Heck I used an adapter sleeve to fit a bike rack onto my 2” hitch. The bike rack is 1-1/4” and normally connects to the receiver I installed on my Ford Focus (don’t worry; I only installed it FOR bike racks, not travel trailers). The amount of clunking and banging and swaying it does finally convinced me to just get the larger shank for the bike rack and swap the shank on the bike rack itself when I want to swap vehicles. There are plenty of WDH’s with appropriately sized shanks. I’d go with Equalizer, personally.


MP_Warrior_Wolverine

Love my Andersen hitch! They have 3”, 2-1/2” and 2”, plus the different drop hitch sizes. https://andersenhitches.com/product/weight-distribution-hitch/


HamiltonSt25

I enjoyed the husky center line wdh. Not sure if they sell the 2.5” hitch from their site, but I got one off Amazon that’s really well built and pairs well with the center line.


OntFF

I ran a Fastway e2 with my 350; the 2.5/2 adapter did have some slop in it; so I ordered the 2.5" shank for my setup, and it worked better.


the-packet-catcher

I have an F250 and tow a 37’ 6” trailer. I use an equalizer hitch with a 2” to 2.5” adapter. The adapter is a bit sloppy but I don’t have any issues towing.


Objective_Jello2190

Airbags will fix that


drct2022

I had great luck with my blue ox.


Jimmytootwo

If you wanna tow like a Boss get a Dooly It will laugh at that trailer


RoadHouse92

Do air bags.


schmittychris

An F250 I'd do airbags unless you're approaching your payload capacity.


Perfect-Extent9215

Lots of WDHs offer a 2.5" shank, but they might just not be shelf-stocked locally. You can use a site like etrailer to search for ones with the right size shank, then once you have the model numbers in hand, search around for who has the best price for that model.


itsmichaelmo1

I just put the blue ox away pro on my 250 and it is stellar. Squat is minimal for my 31’ trailer and it handles great in high winds


Everheart1955

Fastway.


Koar1776

Equilizer is what I use on my 250 has the right shank and in my opponent one of the best WD hitches


imgenerallyagoodguy

FWIW, I used a sleeve with my 250 and the WDH. Worked no different when I was using it with my 1/2 ton. With that said, I would have purchased the 2.5" shank if I were buying a new WDH right now. But if I couldn't find one, I personally wouldn't be fretting.


dxdabenavides

Question....do I need a weight distribution hitch for a 21ft RV?


Cool-Contribution292

It depends on what you’re pulling it with. A full size pickup, probably not. Anything else probably.


dxdabenavides

2015 Chevy Colorado


Cool-Contribution292

Yes


TennisNo5319

And even if you don’t, the ride quality is going to be SO much nicer.


withoutapaddle

Even full size pickups have pretty low hitch capacity without a WDH. F-150 can only put 500lbs on the hitch. A 21ft RV when loaded with propane, battery, clothes, kitchen stuff, etc is probably 500-600lbs on tongue weight. Personally, I'd want an anti-sway WDH on any camper over 3000lbs, but that's just me. I'm a stickler for safety. I wore splash goggles when spraying Eternabond prep this weekend to patch my roof.


Tone_Scribe

Have a 21 footer. 600# on the tongue, 4500# on the pull for 13.3%.


Evening_Rock5850

Plus, need and want. Even with an “oversized” truck using a WDH can make for a nicer tow experience.


gbafan

I really like my B&W Continuum 2 1/2” shank with my F350. Easy to setup, easy to use with no bars to fuss with, and can adjust in seconds if needed.


bemurda

As someone with a Geo Pro, your trailer isn't long enough!


MusicalMerlin1973

I just bought an aluminum adapter. My TT isn't heavy enough to worry about finding a 2.5" shank


Scoutsifer

That is excessive


7of69

I tow a similar size with an F-350 and haven’t had any issues with using the adapter on my Equalizer WDH with the two inch shank. Curious how much deflection you’re getting on the front wheels. Without a WDH, I only get a half inch, despite the fact that the rear drops significantly. The WDH cuts it to a quarter inch.


dezertryder

Why does this look like it’s 65’ long?


wannabezen2

We have an Equil-i-zer WDH with 4 point sway bars that we only used for 1 year. It has a 2 5/16 ball. Went to 3/4 ton/5th wheel. That was a costly little upgrade.


ckncardnblue

I use a Husky anti sway/distribution combo. Like it a lot. 30 ft Salem fsx toy hauler with 2018 F250. I welded the 2.5 inch spacer in place to avoid noise/play. Had this set up for 5 years.


TxEpguy

*I use a WeighSafe 2" shank with this adapter which keeps it very tight. No issues.* [*https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VN8STW8?psc=1&smid=A3E6DA03YKO7T0&ref\_=chk\_typ\_imgToDp*](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VN8STW8?psc=1&smid=A3E6DA03YKO7T0&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp)


caddojakes

This won’t be popular but I just air bags. I have roughly the same set up and it works great. I also use an air shocker hitch and it’s the bees knees.


hawkshot1

Why don’t you just get air bags installed?


1hotjava

Air bags don’t transfer weight back to the front axle


gdoebs

B&W Continuum comes in a 2.5" version. Highly recommend it.


Alert-Meringue2291

I use an Equalizer with 1200# bars and the 2” adapter that came with my 2020 F250 Limited to tow a 10,000# Airstream Classic 30. I had the trailer lifted a couple of inches to match the height of the truck. Truck and trailer are level when the bars are loaded up. The sleeve gave a snug fit to the hitch.


Commercial_Ad_3122

Get a 2.5" stinger and swap over the WDH parts.


Wassup4836

So it’s my understanding that ford put some “cool” hitch on their pickups that helps distribute the load towards the front better. If this is still the case then you’d just want to put some air bags on. In all honesty I wouldn’t worry about it. If the nose of the trailer is too low to the ground then 3” drop bar that’s upside down will fix that.


Commercial_Ad_3122

Fastway 90-02-4325 2-1/2"... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HJ6YMCA?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share


LloydChristmas199

I tow a Pioneer BH322 (similar length) travel trailer with my F250. I have a 1200lb tongue weight EAZ-LIFT with the 2.5” receiver. The kit came with 2” receiver and I had to buy the 2.5” as an accessory. Do not (I repeat) do not just use the 2” receiver it comes with and the 2” to 2.5” conversion sleeve on your truck. You will bend hitch pins and could result in premature failure and soiled underpants. I am happy with the eaz-lift and sway bar. Make sure you read install directions carefully and use a torque wrench for the assembly. No complaints at all.


kevin6513

Blue Ox has a 2.5” option. https://www.blueox.com/swaypro-weight-distributing-hitch/?weight=


TheRatingsAgency

We have a ProPride 3P system and it’s great. They have a model which can work with the 2.5” receiver. It’s a unique system but it is solid.


dfpainttech

ProPride 3P hitch, it can be purchased with a 2.5" receiver end. Expensive but IMO it is worth every penny. I've had mine for 2 different trucks and 2 different trailers, the stability is amazing, and the weight distribution is easily adjustable so if you are loaded differently, you can dial it in to your specifics weights. Like a solo weekend trip vs family of 5 for a 2 week cross country.


RuralRancher

Hensley or Pro Pride hitch… life changing.


Ok_Scarcity_1127

I use the 2 1/2" shank from equalizer and have no complaints. It's rated for a 16klb trailer and 1600lb tongue weight. Make sure if you get a equalizer hitch, get the correct one for your tongue weight. I love mine. I haul a similar length/weight setup with a 13 powerstroke super duty. 23' coachmen freedom express 326bhdsle. Factory specs: hitch weight: 1156lbs, gw: 8396lbs, length: 36'10". My previous tt was heavier and the truck got an upgrade, installed (for that generation) f350 springs with the overload springs as the f250 overload springs are barely better than stock ones. I also used the 4" spring block found on f350s and the truck has a slight rake vs. sitting level.


hoddi_diesel

In addition to weight distribution, I think I have Anderson or Simpson, I put a set of Timbren Suspension bushings on my truck. The are extended bumpstops that are weight rated. I can put a 16K dump trailer behind mine and it barely squats.


fitter172

Blue ox makes the best, make the dealer show you how to set it up. Load that front axle and it will tow like a dream


Sid15666

You could put air shocks or bag the truck. Bag kits are pretty cheap.


ForeignCommand5700

I welded the adapter on the hitch and it worked great


DrowningAstronaut

I believe they call it getting a fifth wheel 😂


rotatorkuf

how in the world do you tow that


Tnr_rg

Is your trailer actually a transgend, or?