We are buying a F250, mainly because on our long trips a 1/2 ton doesn't have the margin we would like for payload (tow capacity is fine, but our actual payload is very high when you combine tongue weight, a cap, passengers and gear in the bed).
Anyway, on the F250s these days the weight carrying and weight distribution ratings for towing are the same (12,500 for what we are looking at).
I've read the manual and discussion of weight distribution is very limited, obviously it can be used, but is it needed? There is no guidance I've found. Trailer is max 5500 loaded and we would be running with 2000 pounds in the vehicle. Is weight distribution going to be helpful? Obviously I can wait and see (and I'm all set up with weight distribution), but does anyone have any thoughts or has dealt with this (lighter trailer/heavy truck)? Just looking for thoughts or leads, I can research more as the time comes.
Anyway, on the F250s these days the weight carrying and weight distribution ratings for towing are the same (12,500 for what we are looking at).
I've read the manual and discussion of weight distribution is very limited, obviously it can be used, but is it needed? There is no guidance I've found. Trailer is max 5500 loaded and we would be running with 2000 pounds in the vehicle. Is weight distribution going to be helpful? Obviously I can wait and see (and I'm all set up with weight distribution), but does anyone have any thoughts or has dealt with this (lighter trailer/heavy truck)? Just looking for thoughts or leads, I can research more as the time comes.