Ease of Installation of a Weight Distribution System with Sway Control on a Jayco 22FB Trailer
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Wow! That's some kind of customer service! Truck is a 2002 Chevy Avalanche 1500 with towing package Thanks again Bob!
asked by: Dann B
Expert Reply:
Installing a weight distribution system with sway control, like the Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution systems is not all that difficult. I actually feel that if you installed it yourself you would have a better working knowledge of the system and how to properly set it up and use it, because your trailer weight and the weight behind the rear axle in your tow vehicle may change over time and the system will need adjustment.
The proper weight distribution system should be selected to match your trailers fully loaded and ready to travel tongue weight. I did a bit of research on the Jayco 22FB travel trailer and found that the gross vehicle weight rating is 6,500 lbs. Typically travel trailer tongue weights run between 10 and 15 percent of the trailers fully loaded weight. If we use 6,500 lbs as your fully loaded trailer weight that would give us a max tongue weight of 975 lbs. at 15 percent.
If we go with that max tongue weight for selection of your weight distribution system, the Reese Straight Line System with Dual Cam Sway Control, # RP66084 mentioned above would be a good choice. This system will provide weight distribution and sway control and accommodate the tongue weight of your trailer along with some gear loaded behind the rear axle in your tow vehicle.
We have an installation video that should be very helpful.
The only other item you would need is a 2-5/16 inch hitch ball with a 1-1/4 inch shank for the weight distribution head. The Tow Ready Hitch Ball, # 19286, would be a good choice for your setup.
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2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
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Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
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Dann
2/23/2012
Wow! That's some kind of customer service! Truck is a 2002 Chevy Avalanche 1500 with towing package Thanks again Bob!