Recommended Weight Distribution Setup for a 2010 Toyota Tacoma Towing a 1966 Aristocrat Trailer
Question:
I am looking for good, easy to hook up anti sway bar and weight distribution hitch for my 1966 aristocrat low liner 13 inch x 7 inch travel trailer . I will be pulling it with a Toyota Tacoma 2010 P.U .The trailers weight fully loaded is about 4800 lbs and the trailer hitch holds 2 tanks and weighs about 350 lbs . I want to be able to back up with this hitch also .
asked by: Julie T
Expert Reply:
To choose a properly tuned weight distribution system for your trailer you will need to go by the total effective tongue weight of the set up. This is calculated by taking the measured tongue weight of the trailer, when loaded and ready to tow, and adding to that the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle.
Each system will have an operating range, and if your tongue weight is 350 pounds, go with the Reese Steadi-Flex weight distribution system with sway control # RP66558. Tongue weight is between 200-600 pounds and gross towing weight is 10,000 pounds.
If your tongue weight is between 500-1,000 pounds, I recommend the Reese Steadi-Flex weight distribution system with sway control # RP66559. The trunnion bar system have great strength and durability and they are powder coated steel. This system includes an adjustable shank, system head, sway control brackets and the spring bars.
I included a informative article and video about weight distribution for you too.
Products Referenced in This Question
Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 6K GTW, 600 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
- 500 lbs
- Reese
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Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 10K GTW, 1K 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
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
more information >
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