How to Pick Out Weight Distribution for a Dry Tongue Weight of 455 lbs

Question:

I am looking at WD hitches. I am currently using one off an old trailer. I have a 2013 f150 super crew. I am pulling a jayco jay feather x23f. The dry weight is spec at 4170 lbs dry and a dry hitch weight of 455 lbs. I was curious what rating for WD hitches would be good. Would a 800/10,000 be too stiff? Thanks,

asked by: Will M

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.

Once you know your tongue weight you will want to check out the link I attached that has all of the weight distribution systems we carry. You will be able to select your tongue weight from the filters to see what would be rated for your setup.

A setup with an 800 lb tongue weight rating would most likely be about right depending on what your loaded tongue weight turns out to be. The part # RP66541 would be a great option then.

expert reply by: Jameson C