f250 or f150?

[Big1]

Congrats on your truck.

[J007]

Big1 thanks.. you as well. Race red always looks so sharp and nice looking rig.

[KFX450RXC]

Originally Posted by J007

Hello, Everyone... I wanted to report back in and let you know that I absolutely love the new 2017 F250 and how much more stable the vehicle feels when towing now. Even when the trailer moves around a little bit in the rear, the truck feels well planted and in control. I was able to get 900 miles on it before my first tow and the first tow was only 45 minutes away from the house.

The one thing I did notice with the new setup is I was getting a little more porpoising and some sway in the rear of the trailer this trip. I thought I had lowered the ball enough for a new setup because the trailer was riding level and front wheel well returned to unhitched ride when hooked up, but now from the attached photo, think I need to lower my ball one more hole. I think this will help out and can't believe the F250 sags over 2.5 inches when hooked up. My question is, are any of you F250 users using Timbren's? I had them on my F150 and they made a great deal of difference in the ride when towing (no porpoising and reduced sway).

If it were me, I would go a different route. I'd get an Equalizer WD hitch, set it up properly, and that sag would be gone.

[TheWolfPaq82]

Did you try backing off on the chains for the Blue Ox ? I played with mine on a couple of trips and found my best towing was with 3.5 links showing from the bottom of the chain lock. Your pic shows 2.5 or 3 links showing from the bottom.

[J007]

I did try tightening up on links but when lossend them it looked like it was sagging more. This was in the side of the road so didn't have much time to play around with it. Will be taking it out this weekend and may give that a try with measurements on level ground.