Weight Distribution Recommendation For 2011 Jeep Liberty And Boat Trailer
Question:
Manual recommends weight distributing hitch when towing over 3000lbs. New boat, trailer and motor weigh just over 3100lbs what weight distributing hitch do you recommend?
asked by: Thomas M
Expert Reply:
When choosing a weight distribution system the most important thing to know is the tongue weight. The tongue weight is the tongue weight of your fully-loaded trailer in its ready-to-tow condition added to the weight of any cargo you are going to load behind the rear axle of your towing vehicle.
I do recommend a weight distribution system with sway control. Sway can be caused by high winds or large passing trucks. You want to select a system where the tongue weight falls in the middle of the range for the weight distribution system. I would estimate your tongue weight to be about 350 to 400 lbs.
The weight distribution system I recommend is the Reese Weight Distribution, part # RP66540. This works with tongue weight between 200 and 600 lbs.
If your boat trailer has a pole tongue you will also need a pole tongue adapter like part # RP3280.
The hitch balls are sold separately. For a 2 inch hitch ball I recommend part # A-90 and for a 2-5/16 inch hitch ball I recommend part # 19286.
Products Referenced in This Question
2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-5/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- CURT
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