Weight Distribution and Sway Control Recommended for 7500 lb GVWR Travel Trailer
Question:
Hi i am interested in buying a 2007 keystone hornet hideout 19fl, and i have a 2006 ford explorer v8 xlt. What weight distribution hitch should i buy for that setup? Thanks so much!!
asked by: Valerie
Expert Reply:
The fully loaded and ready to tow tongue weight of your 2007 Keystone Hornet Hideout 19FL is likely between 800 and 1000 lbs, given its GVWR of 7490 lbs, but you'll want to confirm that. I'll link to a help article that explains a few ways of doing this, but the easiest way would be to use a bluetooth tongue weight/payload scale like the # e99044.
Because travel trailers are very susceptible to trailer sway caused by cross winds and turbulence cause by passing traffic, I'd recommend using a weight distribution system with an integrated sway control component. The Curt TruTrack, part # C17500 would be an excellent choice if your tongue weight falls into the range mentioned above, if the fully loaded tongue weight is above 1000 lbs, use # C17501.
Both TruTrack systems combine weight distribution with effective sway control. Both kits include the 2-5/16 inch trailer ball, so nothing else would be needed.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 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
- 900 lbs
- CURT
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Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 15,000 lbs GTW, 1,500 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
- 1100 lbs
- 1200 lbs
- 1300 lbs
- 1400 lbs
- CURT
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etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers - 2,000-lb Capacity
- Tongue Weight Scale
- Analog Scale
- 2000 lbs
- etrailer
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 8000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 800 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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