Weight Distribution Recommendation for Use with a Summer Wind 24 ft RV
Question:
I just purchased keystone summer wind rv 24 ft ,hitch weight is 410, dry wt 4059 with gvwr 6410, using a 97 chevy silverado k1500 for tow, has curt 14081 hitch I was looking at a fastaway e2 weight distribution hitch part no #fa94-00-0600 would you recommend this hitch for my combination. the stated hitch weight seems low to me compared to the gvwr of 6410. the model number for trailer is fl1890. thanks
asked by: Steven M
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 tongue weight could be anywhere from 400 to 961 lbs most likely depending on you heavy you load the trailer. The only way the part # FA94-00-0600 would work well for you would be if you ended up on the lighter end of the spectrum as it has a 400-600 lb tongue weight range.
Most likely you are going to need the part # FA94-00-1061 which has a range of 600- 1,000 lbs tongue weight.
Products Referenced in This Question
Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Round - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 500 lbs
- Fastway
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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Round - 2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 10K GTW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Fastway
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