Towing with a 2008 Edge Limited AWD

[baytree31i]

I have a 2008 Edge Limited AWD with the Ford class 2 two package. I purchased a 18Ft. travel trealer that waights 2,900 Lb's. I just found out that the hitch tongue weight is 400 Lbs. 50 Lbs over the limit of my class 2 hitch. I have towed the trailer a number of times about 700 miles before I found out about tongue weight. I have had no problems. Now I'm nerves. Any suggestions ???

[Theakerr]

You dont say if it is a single axle or a dual axle. If a single axle, change the weight distribution, i.e. move it to the back of the trailer so that the hitch weight decreases. In my case I have some wet sand in some old windshield washer containers that I place right at the back of my single axle trailer so that I maintain a 12% tongue weight. For a dual axle the same should apply, but it may be a bit more difficult to apply. I once looked at a trailer that would have given me a similar problem and was told that there are some weight distribution hitch assemblies that may be appropriate. See you local trailer dealer for more info. Be warned they were expensive.

[baytree31i]

Thanks for the tip. I will do that. I took the trailer to a RV center after I posted my question and the tongue weight is 265 problem solved.

 

 

 

 

 

You dont say if it is a single axle or a dual axle. If a single axle, change the weight distribution, i.e. move it to the back of the trailer so that the hitch weight decreases. In my case I have some wet sand in some old windshield washer containers that I place right at the back of my single axle trailer so that I maintain a 12% tongue weight. For a dual axle the same should apply, but it may be a bit more difficult to apply. I once looked at a trailer that would have given me a similar problem and was told that there are some weight distribution hitch assemblies that may be appropriate. See you local trailer dealer for more info. Be warned they were expensive.