Weight Distribution for 8,500 Pound Trailer and 2016 Infiniti QX80 AWD Hydraulic Anti-roll System
Question:
2016 Infiniti QX80 AWD w/ hydraulic anti role system on vehicle Hello, I am purchasing a 24foot enclosed race car trailer, after loading the trailer with car, tools etc I will be right at the 8500 max tow weight. I am interested in the reese weight distribution hitch and anti sway system. Could you point me to the correct or best option for this for this application? Thanks so much!
asked by: Kurt
Helpful Expert Reply:
To choose a weight distribution system you will need to go by the total tongue weight of the set up. This is calculated by taking the tongue weight of the trailer, when loaded and ready to tow, and adding to that the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle.
If the trailer weighs 8,500 pounds then the tongue weight of just the trailer will be between 850 and 1,275 pounds (10 to 15 percent of the gross trailer weight). Based on this range I recommend the Reese Strait-Line system rated for 800 to 1,500 pounds tongue weight # RP66130.
This system does not include a shank. To select a shank you can use the ball mount help article I have linked to determine the right rise or drop needed. I have also included a link to the 2 inch Reese shanks for you. You will also need a ball. For a 2-5/16 inch ball use # C40086.
When hooking up first couple the trailer to the weight distribution ball and allow the vehicle's hydraulic anti-roll system to do what it needs to do, if anything. Then hook up the spring bars. I have included some helpful links on weight distribution and sway control for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
2-5/16" Hitch Ball w/ 1" Rise - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Raw - 25K
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Raw Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-5/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- CURT
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Strait-Line Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - No Shank - Trunnion Bar - 15K GTW, 1,500 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Shank Not Included
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1100 lbs
- 1200 lbs
- 1300 lbs
- 1400 lbs
- Reese
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Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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