Weight Distribution Recommendation for a Camper with 1250 lbs of Tongue Weight
Question:
Im looking to upgrade my hitch and Im wondeing what hitch would best fit my needs. 1250 hitch weight, 35foot ball to bumper travel trailer, TV Ford Excursion and total weight of 9200lbs
asked by: Cole
Helpful Expert Reply:
The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached an FAQ on determining tongue weight for you to check out as well.
Assuming that your 1,250 lb figure includes the weight of cargo behind the rear axle I would recommend the Strait Line Weight Distribution System part # RP66130. Your tongue weight would work very well with the tongue weight range of this system. This has a range of 800 lbs - 1,500 lbs of tongue weight.
The great thing about this system is that it features the only sway control on the market that actively works to prevent sway before it starts. I attached a review video for you to check out as well.
You also need a shank like # RP54970 and a hitch ball like # C40030 to got with the Strait-Line
Products Referenced in This Question
2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 15,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-5/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 15000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- CURT
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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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Strait-Line Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - No Shank - Trunnion Bar - 15K GTW, 1,500 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Shank Not Included
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1100 lbs
- 1200 lbs
- 1300 lbs
- 1400 lbs
- Reese
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