I have a weight distribution recommendation for you, but the Reese Weight Distribution Hitch # 66069 is obsolete and no longer available from Reese.
If you are looking for a light duty weight distribution system, I recommend the Reese Light Duty Weight Distribution System with Sway Control # 66557. This weight distribution system features trunnion bars for greater ground clearance, fits tongue weights between 250 - 400 pounds, and uses friction pads to help reduce trailer sway. This system... view full answer...
The TorkLift Cannon Hitch Extension - 3" Ford Super Duty Factory Hitch - 48" Long # TLE1648 you were looking at itself is not weight distributing, the chains and turnbuckles used are to keep the extension stable.
When used with a standard hitch, the tongue weight rating is 300lbs and the trailer weight rating is 3000lbs, but if you do used a weight distribution hitch the ratings are increased to the 600lb tongue weight you mentioned, and 6000lb trailer weight rating.
The reason for this... view full answer...
Yes. You can use your existing weight distribution hitch with the Gen-Y Torsion 2 Ball Mount # 325-GH-1324 without any additional components, but it is not the optimal setup. Gen-Y recommends that you use the Gen-Y Torsion Weight Distribution Shank - 2" Hitches - 6-1/2" Drop/Rise - 1,700 lbs TW # 325-GH-1202 as a replacement for your current weight distribution shank in order to use the Gen-Y Torsion 2 Ball Mount # 325-GH-1324 with your current weight distribution hitch.
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To start, let's look at some hitches. To get a higher capacity hitch you will want to look at the weld-on truck hitches which I have linked to the right for you. These hitches have the higher capacities you need but none of them can be used with weight distribution.
For an actual RV hitch that can be used with weight distribution we have # C13701. It maxes out at 6,000 pounds when used with weight distribution. If this is enough to tow the trailer then you can use weight distribution with... view full answer...
There really isn't a need to try to determine tongue weight of a trailer after installing and setting up a weight distribution system. You want to know the tongue weight so that you can pick out the correct rated system, but beyond that you do not need to measure it again, nor is there a great way to do so. view full answer...
There is a minimum and maximum tongue weight range for 10000lb weight distribution hitches, but the range can be slightly different between brands.
For example the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - Clamp On - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW # BLU66FR has a 10000lb trailer weight rating and works with tongue weights between 750-1000lbs.
Where the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Round - 2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 10K GTW # FA94-00-1061 works with tongue... view full answer...
When towing a trailer that has a gross weight that is over 50 percent of the vehicle's gross weight, a weight distribution system is recommended.
In order to use one weight distribution hitch for both of your trailers (camper and boat), I would go with the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control # FA94-00-1033. This has a tongue weight range of 600-1,000lbs and max towing capacity of 10,000lbs, which makes it the perfect weight distribution system to handle both of your... view full answer...
The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75684 that fits your 2012 Kia Sorento has the weight distribution rating on the hitch as Draw-Tite has tested the hitch to a weight distribution rating but they do not rate the vehicle.
I did see in the owners manual that while they don't say it can or can't be used with weight distribution they did refer to using a sway control with the vehicle. For that reason I would recommend not using a weight distribution system for your Sorento.... view full answer...
When choosing a weight distribution system the most important thing to know is the tongue weight. The tongue weight is the tongue weight of your fully-loaded trailer in its ready-to-tow condition added to the weight of any cargo you are going to load behind the rear axle of your towing vehicle.
I do recommend a weight distribution system with sway control. Sway can be caused by high winds or large passing trucks. You want to select a system where the tongue weight falls in the middle... view full answer...
You have a hitch that should not be used with the Andersen weight distribution they are installing on your trailer currently. Best option we have would be to replace it with a hitch like the Draw Tite part # 75155 which is rated for use with a weight distribution system. WD system put a different type of strain on the vehicle frame and hitch. If the hitch was not designed for this additional strain it most likely will bend or brake which could then damage the vehicle frame. view full answer...
It does not matter which trailer hitch option you choose for a 2018 Volvo XC90, I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part # e53KR, you cannot use a weight distribution system and the reason for this is the unibody construction. The unibody cannot handle the stress of a weight distribution system but this is not just the case for this vehicle but every vehicle with a unibody.
Unfortunately, we don't have any options to help with read end support on this vehicle but if you were... view full answer...
It would be odd for a hitch of that size and capacity rating to not allow for weight distribution. For weight distribution systems, they are not based on the vehicle but on the total tongue weight that will be on the trailer hitch receiver. This total tongue weight includes the loaded tongue weight of your trailer as well as any cargo behind the rear axle of the Suburban. This total tongue weight needs to fall within the range of your weight distribution system.
For instance, the... view full answer...
If the trailer hitch on your 1999 Toyota Tacoma is from the factory, the towing specifications, including whether or not it can be used with weight distribution, should be located in the owners manual. If it is not from the factory, you will need to call the hitch manufacturer.
If you find that your trailer hitch is rated for use with a weight distribution system, you will need one with a tongue weight capacity range that encompasses the trailer tongue weight with the trailer loaded and... view full answer...
I can help explain the difference between the listing for towing weight and weight distribution towing capacity for you.
Let's use the Curt Class IV Trailer Hitch # C14010. This hitch has a towing capacity of 1,000lbs tongue weight and 10,000lbs towing weight. This would be the limits of the hitch when used with only the hitch, ball mount, and ball setup. See first attached picture. You will always be limited to your lowest rated item in your setup which ultimately could be your vehicle,... view full answer...
It is likely that your RAV4 and/or its hitch is not rated for weight distribution. So what I recommend is to add Firestone Coil-Rite air helper springs # F4174 to help keep the rear of the vehicle level. I have linked a video showing an example installation for you.
If your 2015 Toyota RAV4 has a Class III trailer hitch with a 2 inch receiver opening AND the hitch and vehicle are rated for weight distribution then you can use a weight distribution system. Consult the vehicle owners manual... view full answer...
I have some options for you, however the only way to use your weight distribution system would be to upgrade your receiver hitch. I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver Class III - 2", # 75237. This hitch will have a weight rating of up to 675 lbs for tongue weight and a gross trailer weight of 4500 lbs or 5000 lbs with weight distribution. This will give you the 2 inch receiver that will give you many options for bike carriers or cargo carriers as well as will fit... view full answer...
The easiest way to tell if you need a weight distribution hitch is if your tow vehicle sags when hooked up to your trailer. There are a few guidelines you can follow too.
You may need a weight distribution hitch if:
Your trailer weighs more than half the weight of your tow vehicle
You experience trailer sway when towing.
Your tow vehicle lights point upward.
Your steering feels light, or the front of your vehicle feels like it is floating.
You want to tow to the highest capacity allowed... view full answer...
Yes, the Classic Accessories Tow Bar and Weight Distribution Tote # CA80113 will allow you to store your weight distribution hitch. This tote features padding to protect the hitch, an abrasion-resistant shell, and comes with a 2-year warranty. view full answer...
Trailer hitches are rated in two ways. The most common rating is weight carrying. This rating is for towing a trailer with a standard ball mount that transfers all of the trailer tongue weight to the towing vehicle.
The second rating is weight distribution. A weight distribution system is used to reduce sag at the back of the vehicle when a trailer is attached and to transfer the tongue weight of the trailer to the vehicle and trailer axles, making the hitch capable of higher trailer towing... view full answer...
My recommendation is to use a replacement drop shank like the Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank # EQ90-02-4400. This shank is capable of up to 9" of drop and will work with weight distribution hitches that have a 1-1/4" vertical hole center spacing. If you let me know exactly how much drop you need and what weight distribution hitch you have I can find you the correct shank for your vehicle.
The Patriot Hitches Adjustable Drop Hitch Receiver Adapter # PH67SR has not yet been certified to... view full answer...
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