Ford 150, Escape 21 & WDH?

[Vermilye]

I used an Escape provided E2 by FastWay Weight Distribution Hitch with my Tacoma and the 21. The combination, along with a set of Sumo Springs worked well.

Now that I'm towing with a Ford F150 with the 3.5 Ecoboost Engine, I'm heading out on a 10 month trip without the time to do a trial tow, and wondering whether I should bother with the WDH for the trip. I already know the advantages & disadvantage of going with the WDH; my question is whether it is necessary. Any thoughts from those with the truck/trailer combination? Thanks.

[Donna D.]

Jon, can you take it with you... and then decide. IF you find you don't need/want it further down the road, you could probably sell it. But, couldn't if you left it at home.


Safe travels, always.

[huskersteffy]

I have the exact same tug/trailer/WDH combo. I leave the WDH bars home on short trips but like the feel that the WDH / anti-sway provides on the interstate so I'd use the WDH on such a long trip.

I have the same problem with the e2 'L' brackets getting cocked when hitting sharp turn with incline. Others have mentioned this. I just swear, readjust and keep going. No problems with e2 on relatively shallow turns and inclines.

[ericw]

I have the exact same tug/trailer/WDH combo except the 2.7L EcoBoost engine and I don't use the sumo springs. I have towed both ways with smaller trailers happily. We just finished a 7500 mile trip and I like the leveling (big deal to me) and stability (the extra is nice) with the E2 so I would use them again. YMMV.


Have a great trip!

[MikeS]

I think the max tongue load without a WDH is 500 lbs on the F-150.

[Devil Dog]

You got the 3.5 that's good but will probably want a V8 or the Tacoma back. for a loaded 21.

[chrisc]

Originally Posted by Devil Dog

You got the 3.5 that's good but will probably want a V8 or the Tacoma back. for a loaded 21.

Not likely. I just bought a new F150 with the 3.5L Eco Boost because it has more horsepower and torque than the optional V8.