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Originally Posted by wilddrbill
I have the Ford Edge Titanium 6 cylinder awd w/ towing package. Need trailer by 8/2019. Considering MiniDrop 17... Would be very interested in your experiences, positive or negative!
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You would be within your weight restrictions. Looks like the Edge is rated at at 3500lbs trailer weight. The 1710 GVWR is 3500lbs. You should be good to go up to that amount as safety standards now include the max trailer weight into them for braking. Used to there was an 80% rule, but that was not 100% accurate (don't you love percentages). Your biggest issue will be tongue weight. Your max for the vehicle is 350lbs and the 1710 starts at 290lbs, which doesn't give a lot of room for carrying. To often people don't pay enough attention to hitch weight... being more concerned with the trailer max weight and what weight the vehicle is rated to tow.
DO get a weight distributing hitch if you are going to be at much more than 75% of your max tow package weight. Generally the accepted advice is if your trailer is heavier than your tow vehicle you need a weight distribution hitch. With the 1710 you aren't quite there, but better to be safe than sorry. I would suggest one of the WD's that have sway control built in.
The Equal-i-zer is well spoken of. We currently use a Husky Centerline TS but I'm looking seriously at the Andersen No-Sway WD. It uses springs instead of a tension bar.
As for the trailers themselves - we have the 1790 and I'm really impressed with the quality of it.
Hopefully the OP will get back on the thread before your time requirement passes.