Weight Distribution System Recommendation for a Trailer with a V-Nose

Question:

I have a 2013 dodge ram 1500 5.7 hemi and a 2013 v cross travel trailer dry weight of the trailer is only 4065lbs the problem im having is the trailer has a very short hitch area so th epop up chain type hitch will not work for me. any ideas of what kind of wd hitch i can use?

asked by: David C

Expert Reply:

What you would need to use is a set of bolt on brackets like part # RP58305 since you have a v-nose trailer. These will bolt to the side of the trailer frame and do not require clearance above the trailer frame. These brackets work great on V-nose trailers.

The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached a help article on determining tongue weight for you to check out as well. You will want the loaded tongue weight of your setup to fall right in the middle of the tongue weight range of the system you use.

expert reply by: Jameson C