Recommended Weight Distribution System for Towing an Imagine 2500RL Travel Trailer
Question:
Imagine TT UVW 5991 lbs, Hitch weight 597 lbs, GVWR 7495 lbs, length 299 To be towed by 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT All Terrain, 4WD 5.3L engine, 6 speed automatic, 3.42 Rear End ratio Truck equipped with factory hitch and brake controller
asked by: Jim F
Expert Reply:
To choose the correct weight distribution system for your Imagine travel trailer you'll need to find its loaded and ready to tow tongue weight and add that to the amount of weight you have stored behind the 2015 GMC Sierra's rear axle. You'll want that total number to fall somewhere in the middle of the system's range.
If you're trailer will be loaded to its max capacity you'll want a system rated up to 1,000 pounds like the Reese Steadi-Flex # RP66559. This will most likely cover the tongue weight of the trailer plus anything behind your truck's rear axle. If the amount of weight in your truck is too much then you can higher with the # RP66560 which is rated up to 1,200 pounds.
I like the Reese Steadi-Flex because of the automotive style friction pads used for sway control. They're basically brake pads instead of using metal on metal. I have first hand experience with the Steadi-Flex (See the video of the Silver Chevy) and can attest to its ability.
You'll need a hitch a ball to go with the Reese system. Use # 19286 for a 2-5/16 inch ball or # A-90 for a 2 inch ball.
Products Referenced in This Question
2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-5/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- CURT
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Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 12K GTW, 1.2K TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 10K GTW, 1K TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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