Does the Weight of a Weight Distribution System Count as Tongue Weight When Picking Out a System

Question:

When determining total tongue wt.do you include the weight of the weight distribution hitch itself? Also, what about the receiver hitch that was permanently installed on the tow vehical itself? These 2 items add about 120 more pounds in my situation.

asked by: Russ

Expert Reply:

I have wondered the same thing as you, and in fact last time Reese was here I asked them the same question and their response was that the weight of the weight distribution system does not count as tongue weight when you are trying to determine the proper rated system for a vehicle/trailer.

If the hitch you referenced is a factory option for your vehicle then that would be already factored into the tongue weight of the vehicle, if it is an aftermarket hitch option then you would need to consider that as tongue weight.

I attached a couple help articles for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C