Weight Distribution System Recommendation for a Trailer with Tongue Weight of 600 lbs
Question:
Hi, my tongue weight is lower than 800lb near 600lb range I got this weightdistribution hitch as a gift Here is my question will it make my truck drive weird or damage my truck or A frame? My 2011 X5 OEM hitch is only rated upto 6k and 600lb Thanks
asked by: Kevin
Expert Reply:
The part # EQ37120ET is going to be overkill for your setup that has a 600 lb tongue weight. If you use this system you will end up with a harsh/bouncy ride quality. Nothing would get damaged, but it would be unpleasant.
The next lower rated system is the part # EQ37060ET which is designed for tongue weights up to 600 lbs. This system would work great for if your setup is right at 600 lbs. But strangely enough there isn't a great system for tongue weights between 600 and 800 so instead you would need the # RP66083.
For a 2-5/16 inch ball you would want # EQ91-00-6100.
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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 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
- 400 lbs
- 500 lbs
- Equal-i-zer
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2-5/16" Hitch Ball for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems - 10,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Equal-i-zer
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Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 500 lbs
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- Reese
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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 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
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- Equal-i-zer
more information >
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