The Mazda story sounds very nostalgic and I'm glad that it worked out for you but not everyone has such fond memories of towing past the max GTWR. In fact I saw a trailer on its side just yesterday, cab crushed, two fire trucks, ambulance, police etc...
This is my first big tow and I don't want...
Well, maybe yours is different but my factory hitch on my excursion (F250SD SUV) can only take 5,000lb GTW amd 500lb on the tongue without a weight distributing hitch. I don't want to be the one who overloads it and causes an accident... no insurance either at that point...
I bought a 4-way Equal-i-zer weight distribution hitch last night (used once to deliver a park home trailer) for $175. Seemed like a good deal and I needed a hitch anyhow. Thanks for the advice felllas.
I found a used Fastway E2 locally so I will probably go for it. It's not as good as the original Equal-i-zer but it's what's available locally for a good price.
Boat Model: E25
Trailer: Heavy Duty Dual Axle
Tow Vehicle: 2000 Ford Excursion
Hitch Type: MAX GTWR (LB)/MAX TONGUE WT (LB)
Weight Distributing: 10,000/1,000
Weight Carrying: 5,000/500
Does anyone use a weight distributing hitch? For example...