Is 12K Reese Strait-Line a Good Choice for an 8K Loaded Travel Trailer
Question:
Looking at a travel trailer 32 foot dry weight 6700 and about 8k with cargo on it. Really only need 1000 of bars. With this 1200 anything to be concerned with? Driving. 2016 crew cab Silverado.
asked by: Paul
Helpful Expert Reply:
The Strait-Line Weight Distribution (WD) System w Sway Control # RP66084 is actually an excellent option for your setup because it has a tongue weight (TW) range of 600 lbs - 1,200 lbs. The only other thing you need to complete your towing setup is a hitch ball like the 2" # A-90 or the 2-5/16" # 19286.
Just keep in mind that a properly loaded trailer will have a TW that is 10-15% of the weight of the loaded vehicle. Since your trailer fully loaded should be 800 lbs - 1,200 lbs for TW I recommend confirming your trailer TW with a scale like part # e99044 because it is portable and very easy to use. A WD system takes the TW of your loaded trailer plus the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle (your '16 Chevy Silverado) so you do want to take that into account as well.
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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
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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
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etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers - 2,000-lb Capacity
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- etrailer
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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
- Allows Backing Up
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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