Weight Distribution Recommendatino for Towing 3,500 lb Trailer

Question:

just bought used coleman 15BH travel trailer with empty wt of 2800lb and max weight of 3800 lb- towing with my 95 toyota pickupwith a tow rating max of 3500lbempty weight of 3480 lb and max weight of 7000 lb

asked by: Kent M

Expert Reply:

If the trailer you plan on towing weighs more than half of the weight of the tow vehicle we recommend the use of weight distribution. Or if there is considerable sag in the vehicle rear suspension.

The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup. You should note that the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of your vehicle should be considered tongue weight as well. I attached an FAQ on determining tongue weight for you to check out.

Based on the numbers you gave it looks like you would want to use a WD system. For that the Reese Strait Line system part # RP66082 would be a great option. It has a tongue weight range of 200-600 lbs and features the only sway control on the market designed to fight sway before it starts.

For a 2 inch ball you would want part # A-90 and for a 2-5/16 inch ball # 19286.

expert reply by: Jameson C