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Best Weight Distribution Recommendation for 3500lb Trailer Pulled By 2013 Nissan Frontier  

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Looking for a weight distribution anti sway for a 2013 frontier crew cab short bed 600 or less hitch weight Trailer loaded ant wet is about 3500

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To choose a weight distribution system, you'll need to first determine the fully loaded and ready to tow tongue weight of your trailer. To that figure, add the weight of any gear stowed in the cargo area of the SUV or truck bed behind the rear axle. I've linked to an FAQ article that explains how to do this. These combined figures comprise the Total Tongue Weight (TTW) of your set-up. The TTW of your trailer should fall as close as possible to the middle of the effective range of the weight distribution system you choose.

You mentioned that the loaded trailer weight is about 3500 lbs. The tongue weight would typically be 10 to 15 percent of the loaded trailer weight, which would be somewhere between 350 and 525 lbs.

If sway isn't a concern, you can go with a simple w/d system like the Reese # RP66541 if your tongue weight is above 500 lbs. If it's below that, the Reese # RP66540 would work better for you.

If sway is a concern for you, the Reese Steadi-Flex does a great job providing weight distribution while resisting sway. For a TW above 500 lbs, use # RP66559 or # RP66558 for a TW below 500 lbs.

The systems I mentioned all include the weight distributing shank, but the properly sized trailer ball is sold separately. For a 2 inch ball, use # A-90 or # 19286 for a 2-5/16 inch ball.

The Reese # RP66542 would be rated too high for the trailer weight you mentioned.

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