Recommended Weight Distribution System For 800-1100lb Tongue Weight Compatible With 8" Trailer Frame
Question:
Hi. I have a 24-foot enclosed car trailer, 9990 GVWR, tongue weight between 800 to 1100 pounds. Im trying to figure out an equalizer hitch with sway control. Here us my problem... The trailer has a V-tongue made of 8-inch tall by 2.25-inch wide I-beam frame rails. What are my options? Thanks.
asked by: Jim
Helpful Expert Reply:
I have another option for you, but since the frame on your trailer is 8" tall you will not be able to use an Equal-i-zer weight distribution hitch like the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW # EQ37120ET as it can only accommodate frames up to 6" tall.
Instead I recommend the Reese Weight Distribution w/out Shank - Trunnion Bar - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW # RP66022 with the Chain Hangers for Reese Weight Distribution Systems - Bolt On # RP58305 which will bolt to the frame of your trailer meaning it will work with your 8" tall frame.
You mentioned that your trailer tongue weight is between 800-1000lbs but a weight distribution system is actually dependent on total tongue weight which is the tongue weight of your fully loaded and ready to tow trailer plus the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle. This option works with total tongue weights ranging between 600-1200lbs so as long as you do not have a lot of cargo behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle this would be the best option.
You will also need Shank # RP54970 and 2" hitch ball # A-90 or 2-5/16" hitch ball # 19286 to match the coupler on your trailer.
I included a video of the Reese System for you to take a look at.
Products Referenced in This Question
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
- Class IV
- Class V
- Draw-Tite
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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
- Class V
- CURT
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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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Reese Weight Dist Shank - 12-1/4" Long - 2" Drop to 6-1/2" Rise - 1,500 lbs TW
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Shanks
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Round - 2 Inch Drop
- Trunnion - 1 Inch Drop
- Round - 5 Inch Rise
- Trunnion - 6 Inch Rise
- Reese
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Chain Hangers for Reese Weight Distribution Systems - Bolt On
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Chain Hangers
- Reese
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Reese Weight Distribution w/out Shank - Trunnion Bar - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD Only
- No Sway
- Shank Not Included
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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