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<blockquote data-quote="NeverEnoughHP" data-source="post: 1329414" data-attributes="member: 25785"><p>Sometimes it is best to just disagree, however I am not just "stating opinion". I currently am in the business of representing, selling and setting up hitches for RV towing. The company I work for sells and installs approximately 700 hitches/year. I have spoken to not only the install crew about this topic but also the manufacturer reps for both B&W and Equal-i-zer and excessive downward pitch of the hitch causes excess weight distribution to the towing vehicle. I am not disagreeing with the fact that some downward pitch is industry standard but in regards to the factory hitches on our trucks it is excessive. The article below makes a valid point.....</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.etrailer.com/question-18332.html" target="_blank">https://www.etrailer.com/question-18332.html</a></p><p></p><p>"When towing without weight distribution, the hitch ball should be straight up and down.</p><p></p><p>expert reply by: Bob G"</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The last statement in this article from an e-trailer towing expert (a widely accepted source of knowledge about towing for the general public) states that the ball should be vertical when pulling without a distribution hitch. Based solely on my experience I would venture to say the vast majority of F150 owners are pulling trailers without a distribution hitch as they are not pulling heavy enough or long enough distances to need one. With the downward pitch of the factory hitch on this truck it is not possible to have a verticle trailer ball unless you bend the hitch. </p><p></p><p>Again, we can agree to disagree on this topic but I am simply stating that my experience is not the standard internet trolls matter of opinion.</p><p></p><p>Sent from my SM-G920R4 using Tapatalk</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NeverEnoughHP, post: 1329414, member: 25785"] Sometimes it is best to just disagree, however I am not just "stating opinion". I currently am in the business of representing, selling and setting up hitches for RV towing. The company I work for sells and installs approximately 700 hitches/year. I have spoken to not only the install crew about this topic but also the manufacturer reps for both B&W and Equal-i-zer and excessive downward pitch of the hitch causes excess weight distribution to the towing vehicle. I am not disagreeing with the fact that some downward pitch is industry standard but in regards to the factory hitches on our trucks it is excessive. The article below makes a valid point..... [URL]https://www.etrailer.com/question-18332.html[/URL] "When towing without weight distribution, the hitch ball should be straight up and down. expert reply by: Bob G" The last statement in this article from an e-trailer towing expert (a widely accepted source of knowledge about towing for the general public) states that the ball should be vertical when pulling without a distribution hitch. Based solely on my experience I would venture to say the vast majority of F150 owners are pulling trailers without a distribution hitch as they are not pulling heavy enough or long enough distances to need one. With the downward pitch of the factory hitch on this truck it is not possible to have a verticle trailer ball unless you bend the hitch. Again, we can agree to disagree on this topic but I am simply stating that my experience is not the standard internet trolls matter of opinion. Sent from my SM-G920R4 using Tapatalk [/QUOTE]
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