Recommended Weight Distribution System for 6000 Pound Trailer with 800 Pound Tongue Weight

Question:

Weight distribution and anti-sway hitch. How do I choose with so many choices in brands and technology. I will using my 2014 Chevy 1500 V8, 9700# tow capacity to tow a 6000# trailer with a 768# tongue weight. I used your or and still come up with 19 options. Is there one brand or technology that is perceived to be better than another with cost not being an object?

asked by: Mark E

Expert Reply:

I recommend using the Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution with Sway Control # RP66560. This system uses integrated friction pads made from a brake pad-type material to help prevent sway, and the trunnion bars help distribute the tongue weight of your trailer while providing better ground clearance than more traditional-style round bars. Additionally, this system includes the shank needed for the weight distribution system.

The brackets have a no-drill, clamp-on designed that can accommodate for frame-mounted items like gas tanks or generators. These brackets can fit up to a 6 inch trailer frame. Compared to other system that require holes to be drilled and the brackets bolted to the frame, the Reese Steadi-Flex system has almost minimal installation.

The Reese Steadi-Flex # RP66560 is designed for trailer with loaded and ready to tow tongue weights between 600 - 1,200 pounds and has a gross towing weight capacity of 12,000 pounds.

A hitch ball with a 1-1/4 inch diameter shank is required with this system. For a hitch ball with a 2 inch diameter ball you can use # A-90. For a hitch ball with a 2-5/16 inch diameter ball you can use # 19286.

The ease of installation and set-up paired with the quality of the Reese Steadi-Flex system make this system my personal favorite, as well as the favorite of many of my co-workers. I have attached a review video of # RP66155 for you.