Weight Distribution for 7,200 Pound Trailer and 2014 Volkswagen Touareg

Question:

i want to tow travel trailer around 7200 lbs with my 2014 touareg ,and some tech support in your dept. suggest i need straighline weight distribution and sway control by Reese ,so i on process to set up what parts number ill need ? shank ,ball ,w/d ,brake control by tekonsha ....etc.please advice. thanks.

asked by: Andy P

Expert Reply:

The Reese Strait-Line weight distribution systems are among the best systems available and I do highly recommend them. To choose a weight distribution system you will need to go by the total tongue weight of the set up. This is calculated by taking the tongue weight of the trailer, when loaded and ready to tow, and adding to that the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle.

Trailer tongue weight is typically 10 to 15 percent of the gross trailer weight. So a trailer that weighs 7,200 pounds would have a tongue weight of 720 to 1,080 pounds. Based on this range I recommend a system that is rated for 600 to 1,200 pounds tongue weight, # RP66084.

This system comes with everything you will need except a properly sized ball for the trailer coupler. For a 2 inch use # A-90 and for a 2-5/16 inch use # 19286. Dual-cam sway control is also included and will stop the trailer from swaying before it starts.

I have included some helpful links on weight distribution and determining tongue weight for you.

expert reply by: Michael H