Best Weight Distribution Recommendation for a New Jayco X213
Question:
whats the best weight distribution hitch with sway control set up for our new Jayco X213 it has a tongue weight of only 390 lbs and a GVW of 5500 lbs. My tow vehicle is a 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab 4x4 Thanks so much for the help!
asked by: Aaron V
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 a help article on determining tongue weight for you to check out as well. You will want the loaded tongue weight of your setup to fall right in the middle of the tongue weight range of the system you use.
If the 390 lb tongue weight you listed is the loaded tongue weight figure then the correct system that I would recommend is the Strait-Line WD System part # RP66082. The tongue weight range for this system is 200-600 lbs. I recommend this system because it has the nicest sway control on the market. The dual cam system works to prevent sway before it starts. Whereas other systems try to minimize it as it is happening.
I attached a couple help articles for you to check out as well.
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Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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