Recommended Weight Distribution System For A 6 Tall Aluminum Trailer Frame
Question:
Weight distribution / Sway Control for a 10k trailer with 6inch tall Aluminum C channel frame? With the C-channel frame are there units that are better suited for mounting to this frame profile ?
asked by: Scot C
Expert Reply:
As long as the opening of the c-channel frame is on the inner portion of the trailer's frame rail, and the weight distribution system's frame rail brackets mount to both sides of the frame rail, like the Equal-i-zer systems do. Yes, they will work with a c-channel frame. I have attached a photo of the brackets I am referring to for you.
In order to recommend the correct weight distribution system for your needs, I would need to know your towing setups total tongue weight. This can be done by using a tongue weight scale such as the e99044 Trailer Tongue Weight Scale part # 5780 to calculate your trailers loaded ready to tow tongue weight in addition to any cargo stored behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. A weight distribution system is recommended when the gross trailer weight (GTW) is more than 50% of your gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). You must also ensure your vechiles trailer hitch receiver is rated for use with a weight distribution system. Generally speaking, the tongue weight (TW) of a trailer is typically 10-15% of the gross trailer weight (GTW).
When choosing a weight distribution system, you will want your total tongue weight to fall in the middle of the tongue weight rating for the weight distribution system. All of our weight distribution systems are rated for use with a trailer frame height of 6". Therefore, no, there is not a weight distribution system that is more equipped to work with a 6" tall aluminum trailer frame than the next.
If you can provide me with your total tongue weight then I would be happy to recommend a weight distribution system however, I have attached my recommendations of a weight distribution system with sway control for the following tongue weight ranges for you below.
600-1,000 lbs: Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control part # EQ37100ET
800-1,200 lbs: Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control part # EQ37120ET
1,000-1,400 lbs: Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control part # EQ37140ET
I have also attached a video review of both the Sherline Scale and Equal-I-zer System for your review.
Products Referenced in This Question
Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs 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
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Equal-i-zer
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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs 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
- Equal-i-zer
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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 14,000 lbs GTW, 1,400 lbs 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
- 1200 lbs
- 1300 lbs
- Equal-i-zer
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers - 2,000-lb Capacity
- Tongue Weight Scale
- Analog Scale
- 2000 lbs
- etrailer
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