Weight Distribution System for a 3500 lb Trailer Towed By a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
Question:
i have a 2008 nissan pathfinder and will be pulling a 20 foot trail lite trailer tong weight 275-300 lbs trailer weight 3,500 lbs. is this a good system for that? Reese Weight Distribution - RP66020 also, will i need to drill any holes in the trailer frame? can I use a 2 5/16inch ball on this system? It says it comes with a 2. My trailer tong weight is 280 lbs and trailer weight is about 3500.
asked by: Steve
Helpful Expert Reply:
The Reese Weight Distribution System, # RP66020, that you referenced has a tongue weight range of 200 lbs to 600 lbs. As long as the tongue weight of your towing setup falls within that range, this system will work well for you. The tongue weight of your towing setup will include the loaded and ready to tow tongue weight of your trailer plus the weight of any cargo in your 2008 Nissan Pathfinder loaded behind the rear axle.
This system does not require any drilling to install and can be used with a 2-5/16 inch hitch ball if that is what your trailer requires. I have attached the installation instructions for you to look at. The hitch ball and shank are not included with this system and will need to be purchased separately. For a shank, you can use part # RP54970. For a 2-5/16 inch hitch ball, part # 19286. The 2 inch hitch ball, use part # A-90.
Another item that you may be interested in with this weight distribution system is sway control. If you experience trailer swaying when you tow your trailer, this would be a beneficial addition. There are two types of sway controls that you can use with this system. The first and most economical option is a friction sway bar like part # 83660. You will have to bolt a ball plate to your trailer frame to install this unit. Friction sway control reduces trailer sway after it has already begun.
The second option is dual-cam sway control, # RP26002. This is the most effective form of sway control on the market. The cams keep the trailer inline with the tow vehicle to prevent sway before it begins. Drilling is required to install the brackets for this system as well.
I have attached an FAQ article on weight distribution for you to check out if you are not completely familiar with weight distribution.
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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Reese Friction Sway Control Kit - Economy - by Draw-Tite, Reese and Hidden Hitch
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Sway Control Parts
- Reese
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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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Reese Dual Cam High-Performance Sway Control for Steel Trailer Frames
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Sway Control Parts
- Reese
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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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Reese Weight Distribution w/out Shank - Trunnion Bar - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD Only
- No Sway
- Shank Not Included
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 300 lbs
- 400 lbs
- 500 lbs
- Reese
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