Weight Distribution System Recommendation for 3,500 lb Travel Trailer

Question:

Hello, I have a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder and I am towing a travel trailer Jay flight slx 184bh 2015 Unloaded Vehicle Weight lbs View Definition 2,615 Dry Hitch Weight lbs View Definition 300 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating lbs View Definition 3,500 Cargo Carrying Capacity lbs View Definition 885 Just wondering which weight distribution with sway control you guys recommend for my application Thank you

asked by: Frank R

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 is most likely going to fall between 350 lbs and 525 lbs. The Equalizer System part # EQ37060ET would be a great choice for this as it has a range of 200 to 600 lbs of tongue weight. The Equalizer systems are a favorite among RVers and this would work well.

expert reply by: Jameson C