Weight Distribution System Recommendation for 8,000 lb Trailer
Question:
My trailer fully loaded is 8000 lbs should l buy a weight distribution hitch that is 800 lbs tw and 10000 lbs grvw.
asked by: Dave B
Expert Reply:
Your loaded tongue weight is most likely going to fall between 800 and 1,200 lbs so a system like the part # RP66541 would be rated too low.
Because of that the best option is going to be the Strait Line part # RP66130 which has a tongue weight range of 800 lbs - 1,500 lbs. This also features the only sway control available that works to fight sway before it starts.
You will also need a shank to go with this like part # RP54970.
For a 2 inch ball you would want part # A-90 and for a 2-5/16 inch ball # 19286.
Products Referenced in This Question
2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 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
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-5/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- CURT
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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 Weight Distribution System w/ Shank - Trunnion Bar - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD Only
- No Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- Reese
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