New TV--F150

Deb55
Deb55 Member Posts: 293
in Trailer & Towing
We just bought a new F150 (new to us, 2016) and I'm wondering if we'll need to change anything with the hitch. We're going from a Toyota Highlander. Will we need to get some kind of adapter? Newbies, still learning... 

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  • rkj__
    rkj__ Member Posts: 641
    Use a ball mount with the correct drop, and you should be good to go. 
    2016 T@b 320 CS-S - 2018 GMC Sierra - St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
  • Deb55
    Deb55 Member Posts: 293
    How do you figure out what is correct, and do you buy a new one, or is there an adapter? Remember, I'm a total newbie! 
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0
    We have a F-150 for our TV also. I generally want the trailer to tow in the level position. I figure there is less drag. I  do have an adjustable ball which allows for quite a range of up/down. 
  • Deb55
    Deb55 Member Posts: 293
    I just looked at our hitch, and I do believe it's adjustable! I had no idea! 
  • MuttonChops
    MuttonChops Member Posts: 1,987
    Measure TV with TV loaded for camping trip.

    '18 320 S,  pitched axle, 3020HE; PNW based
    TV: '17 Colorado V6 Z71 4x4, Tow Package, GM Brake Controller
    TV: '25 Canyon AT4
    Adventures:  58   Nights:  405  Towing Miles 50,180
  • TNOutback
    TNOutback Member Posts: 633
    We have a 2016 F-150 crew cab 4x4 with FX4 and max towing package.  When I hook up our T@B 400 empty, which has a 400# tongue weight, it squats the back of the truck 1 1/4” inches.  I have a B&W adjustable hitch, so in its highest ball position with the adjustment pointing down, the trailer is just about level.  I was a bit surprised how much the truck squatted with just the empty trailer.  We will see how it behaves with a loaded trailer next weekend.
  • Awca12a
    Awca12a Member Posts: 288
    We tow with an F150 of similar specs as well.  It will drop a little given the tongue weight but you should be fine assuming you have adjusted the hitch drop so the trailer rides level.  
    F150 Pulling 2019 T@B400 BDL
  • MiquelCamo
    MiquelCamo Member Posts: 91
    Mine is a 2014 and I get similar with a T@B 320. It's likely the loaded trailer won't really make any difference unless your loading up the front of it with bricks or gold bars.

    Put a load of wood in the bed and it'll really squat.  :)
    Mike and Lisa Campbell
    Springfield, MO
    2016 T@B Max S - Sold March 2020

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