Recommended Weight Distribution System for Keystone Outback 335CG Towed With Lifted Truck

Question:

I just ordered a 2021 Keystone outback 335CG travel trailer toy hauler. I have a 1996 Chevrolet CK3500 lifted truck. which hitch would you recommend

asked by: Mike R

Expert Reply:

I looked up the specs for your 2021 Keystone outback 335CG, and have found it has a GVWR of 10,500 lbs. Since the tongue weight of a travel trailer is typically 10-15% of the loaded trailer weight, your travel trailer will have a maximum tongue weight of 1500 lbs. In order to choose the correct weight distribution hitch for your needs, you'll need to determine tongue weight of your travel trailer when it's fully loaded and ready to tow. I'll link you to an article that lists a few ways of doing this, but probably the easiest way would be to use a tongue weight scale like the # e99044.

The Curt # C17501 TruTrack weight distribution system is compatible with trailers with tongue weights ranging from 1000-1500 lbs, which is perfect for your trailer's likely loaded tongue weight, but the included shank only provides a 1/2 inch drop which might not be enough if your truck has any sort of a lift on it. You could separately purchase a different shank with the proper drop, using the help article I've linked to determine the height difference between your trailer coupler and the hitch on your truck.

For a 15-3/4 inch drop, use # C17125 , for a 9 inch drop, use # C17124. I've linked to our selection of weight distribution shanks.

expert reply by: Mike L