Recommended Weight Distribution System for Rpod 179 Travel Trailer

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Hi, I would like some recommendations on a weight distribution hitch. I have a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ecodiesel with a towing capacity of 7200 lbs and am towing an Rpod 179 that has a GVW of 3800 lbs and 350 lb tongue weight. The vehicle tows the camper just fine but I have been told that a WDH will improve ride quality and safety. I would prefer a WDH with sway control and a system without chains. What would you recommend? Thanks

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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 your Grand Cherokee behind the rear axle. I've linked to an FAQ article that explains how to do this. These combined figures represent 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.

I'd agree that you should indeed go with a weight distribution system with an integrated sway control component. The sides of a travel trailer tend to act like a sail, catching crosswinds and turbulence caused by passing and oncoming traffic.

Since you don't care for the chain suspended spring bars, I'd recommend the Equa-l-izer weight distribution system, part # EQ37060ET. This system is compatible with trailer tongue weights ranging from 300-600 lbs and should work excellently for your Rpod 179. The system includes the weight distributing shank and a 2 inch trailer ball.

I've also linked you to an FAQ article that provides a more in-detail description of how weight distribution works.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

The Tuson Sway Control is only going to activate the brakes on the trailer to help pull it back straight in line with the tow vehicle so it would be compatible with a weight distribution hitch. The GWVR I'm seeing for a Safari Condo Alto F1743…

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Answer 2

I can understand where weight capacities and limits can be confusing. Your 2016 R-pod 179 dry weight is 2649 lbs with a payload of 1136 lbs. Total you are looking at 3785 lbs with a tongue weight just under 300 lbs. It is true that you do not want…

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Answer 3

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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The SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System part #SM99251 is compatible with your 2016 Cadillac SRX. However, as you mentioned the stop light circuit on this vehicle will go dead while in tow mode. Therefore, in order to power the monitor…

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Answer 6

Yes, the Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control is the best style of weight distribution for an Airstream Base Camp, and Airstream actually features a video of this system being installed on their trailer so we know we can't go…

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Answer 7

For your 2021 Chevy Colorado ZR2 we have the Demco Tabless kit part #DM9519319 as a confirmed fit. Most of the other options do not fit the ZR2 models but this one does. Then you can use the Demco Commander II #DM9511012 as a tow bar. For lighting we…

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