Weight Distribution with Sway Control for 9,200 Pound Trailer and 1,250 Pound Tongue Weight

Question:

I purchased at 29 ft travel trailer and am new to the towing arena. My trailer says it weighs 9200 lbs.. I will be pulling it with a 8.1 liter v8 suburban. I want wd with sway control. Can you direct me on where to start?

asked by: Jason

Expert Reply:

When choosing a weight distribution system, you'll need to know your loaded Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) and Tongue Weight (TW). Tongue weight is typically 10 to 15 percent of the Gross Trailer Weight. Your TW will probably be in the 900 to 1250 lbs. range, if your GTW is 9,200 lbs loaded. Keep in mind that you always need to account for any weight added behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle along with gear/supplies that you load in your trailer. Please reference the attached FAQ link with more details.

After factoring in additional loaded carrying/towing weight, I would recommend part # RP66130, which is a quality sway control system by Reese. This weight distribution system should have more than enough TW and GTW capacity for your needs. It also utilizes proactive dual-cam sway control that is much better than friction systems which stop sway only after it has already started.

You'll need a shank and ball as well. I recommend shank # RP54970 and ball # 63840.

Adding a weight distribution system will not increase the towing capacity of your tow vehicle. Be sure not to exceed the towing capacities listed in your owners manual.

Please check out the attached videos as well.