Weight Distribution System Recommendation for a 10,000 lb Trailer
Question:
I am in need of a weight distribution hitch with sway for a #10000 trailer that will be used between different vehicles. What is the best hitch to use with the fastest setup between vehicles?
asked by: Brent B
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.
Since tongue weight is typically between 10 and 15 percent of the total weight of the trailer you would most likely be looking at have 1,000 lbs to 1,500 lb of tongue weight.
The best system we have for that would be the Reese Weight Distribution system part # RP66006 which has a tongue weight range of 1,000 lbs - 1,700 lbs. If you have a 2 inch hitch you would need the shank part # RP54970 which has a 1,500 lb tongue weight capacity or if you have a 2-1/2 inch hitch the # RP54977.
For a hitch ball you would then want the part # 63840
Products Referenced in This Question
2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 20,000 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
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Draw-Tite
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Reese Weight Dist Shank - 12-1/4" Long - 2" Drop to 6-1/2" Rise - 1,500 lbs TW
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Shanks
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Round - 2 Inch Drop
- Trunnion - 1 Inch Drop
- Round - 5 Inch Rise
- Trunnion - 6 Inch Rise
- Reese
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Reese Titan Weight Distribution w/out Shank - Trunnion Bar - 17,000 lbs GTW, 1,700 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD Only
- No Sway
- Shank Not Included
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 1200 lbs
- 1300 lbs
- 1400 lbs
- 1500 lbs
- 1600 lbs
- Reese
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