Weight Distribution System Recommendation for a Travel Trailer with 742 lbs of Dry Tongue Weight

Question:

I will be pulling a 32 foot travel trailer with a dry hitch weight of 742 lb with a 2014 Ford F150 FX4. I am looking for weight distribution and sway control. What would you recommend? Trailer info listed below Dry Hitch Weight 742 lbs. 337 kg Unloaded Vehicle Weight 6,398 lbs. 2,902 kg GVWR TBA TBA Cargo Carrying Capacity 1,867 lbs. 847 kg Exterior Length 32foot 0inch 9.8 m

asked by: Mike S

Expert Reply:

The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached a help article on determining tongue weight for you to check out as well. You will want the loaded tongue weight of your setup to fall right in the middle of the tongue weight range of the system you use.

Your dry tongue weight is right at 750 lbs and you have almost 2k worth of cargo capacity so it would seem that your loaded tongue weight at max would be around 1,000 lbs.

For a system that has a tongue weight range of 600 to 1,200 lbs the Strait Line part # RP66074 would be a great option that also features the only sway control on the market designed to help prevent sway before it starts.

For a 2 inch ball you would want part # A-90 and for a 2-5/16 inch ball # 19286.

expert reply by: Jameson C