Am I Using The Correct Weight Distribution System For My 2015 Heartland Prowler Travel Trailer
Question:
Hi have a question i own a 2015 heartland prowler bh 25lx, the trailer is 29foot 1inch long its max weight is 6900lbs. I have a 2014 silverado 1500 im towing with,im useing a reese hitch set the tonuge weight on my camper is 530lbs my receiver is 1,200 lbs max toung weight and my trunnion bars are 800lbs per bar with a 10,000lbs max.Im also running a reese dual cam system. Is that enough hitch set for what im towing to controll sway and support the load between truck and camper.
asked by: Joe H
Expert Reply:
It sounds like you have a Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution System with Sway Control # RP66083. This is the system I recommend using with your 2015 Heartland Prowler. Your trailer's gross vehicle weight and tongue weight are within the # RP66083's tongue weight range and maximum gross towing weight.
I do not recommend going with a larger system than the one you have, # RP66083. The trunnion bars for the weight distribution system set the system's tongue weight. The tongue weight range on the # RP66083 system is 400 - 800 pounds. Ideally, your trailer's tongue weight should fall near the middle of this range. Your trailer's 530 pound tongue weight falls near the middle of this system's range. A system with a higher tongue weight than your existing system will cause a very stiff, rigid ride while towing your trailer.
I have attached a help article on weight distribution systems for you.
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Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 500 lbs
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- Reese
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