Towing 8000 GVW trailer with F-350

[fastzr1]

Look at this link for a weight distibution, sway control system. I use one on my 28' enclosed trailer and wouldn't tow without one, even on a 20' box.

Equal-i-zer® Hitch - The “American Original” with 4-Point Sway Control™ and Weight Distribution

[DonWarkentin]

I also use the equal-i-zer hitch for my 11,500 lb tag hitch toy hauler. It works extremely well for me.

[PineKnot]

In practical terms, the 8K closed van should be no big deal as long as you keep proper tongue weight. I tow a 16' 7K van with my sig truck without WD, and you have to remind yourself it's back there, even with passing trucks on the interstate. WD might be a nice plus, and the bigger sail area of a 20 footer might make a difference, but I wouldn't worry about trying it without first to see how it goes.

[boatpuller]

Ford's hitches are not over-rated. And I've never heard of one being torn from the truck, though someone surely has and will be happy to tell of the guy their friend heard of who had it happen to him. 8000 lb trailer really isnt much for a superduty. Heck, the VW SUV is rated for 7,000 lb trailers! I learned long ago not to state on here the loads we guys pulling boats do with non-WD hitches. But, safe to say I really don't think your 8000 trailer will tear your hitch off.

If the dealer is telling you this now, how can you trust what ever else he told you? This guy has lost his creditablity by making statements like that.

GM has had problems with some of their hitches recently, but that is rare. And trucks used to have bumper hitches, not frame-mounted class 3-5 hitches. The bumper hitch could tear the bumper off, but has anyone seen one of those in the past 15 years?

All that being said, a WD set up on the trailer with sway control, using the factory hitch, is never a bad idea, and will make the pulling more enjoyable. But the reality is, that is probalby more of a comfort for you than a requirement.

[dmd]

20-ft wont have much sway if loaded right, but you will want a WD setup.

Some WD setups are set to dampen sway too. I actually have one in a box
in the garage. I took it off when I installed the Hensley, I get NO sway
now with the 31ft TT.

[nitrogen]

let me see now 2 belgians in a 4 horse trailer that sometimes doesn,t have brakes. (not the way i like to work but not my trailer or horses) F350 05 cc 4x4 diesel using non w/d hitch never had a single handling issue, then again my baby also has the camper pkg with rear sway bar etc,that might help things too. i think there may be some differences between towing pkg and camper pkg extra stuff they add. i do know that with my truck camper fully loaded i can go around any corner on any road in British Columbia at or above speed limit and the wife doesn't even notice, corners like my old Trans Am

[88beast]

the torn from the truck story started in a dodge dealership as i hear a guy tried to pull a tractor out and got the truck stuck then both at the same time with another tractor in wyoming or somewhere

but towing is a user preference
does it feel right
does it feel safe

the empty trailer will not need a wd hitch but loaded it may

but some ppl think 8000 lbs is 8 tons which it aint its 4 tons and he may thing you said 8 tons/16000 lbs

buy a hitch that can convert to wd they are out there i think reese has a good one then if you see the need then get it if it tows fine leave it be

and you realy want safe reliable and stable look at the hensley arrow hitch its top of the line