What Happens If a Higher Rated Weight Distribution System Is Used Than Needed
Question:
Is there any adverse safety risk when using a WDH rated much more than the trailer max weight capacity? Or any other cons? For example, I have a Curt Manufacturing 17062 rated for up to 10 000 lbs and 1000 lb tongue weight. However my trailer tongue weight is just 375 lbs and max trailer weight is approximately 4700 lbs? My tow vehicle has a max tongue weight of 640 lbs. Thank you!
asked by: Phillip R
Expert Reply:
If you use a weight distribution system that is rated too high for the tongue weight of the towing setup it can cause a very stiff and rough ride potentially causing weird handling issues. If too low of a rated system is used it won't be effective and won't support the load like it's designed to.
Ideally the total tongue weight, which is the tongue weight of the trailer and any cargo behind the tow vehicle's rear axle falls right in the middle of the weight distribution's range.
For your trailer that has a 375 lbs tongue weight I would recommend Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control # RP66082. It works with trailers with tongue weights from 200 - 600 lbs, and has a GTW of 10K lbs and your trailer falls right in that range. The sway control on the strait-line is also one of the best, it stops the sway from happening rather than correcting the sway after it happens, because of the cam system it uses.
A hitch ball is with a 1 1/4" diameter shaft is needed, for a 2" hitch ball # A-90, for a 2 5/16" ball # C40030.
You can check out the Reese Stait-Line in the video I attached along with the article about weight distribution systems.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 15,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-5/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 15000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- CURT
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Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 6K GTW, 600 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
- 500 lbs
- Reese
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