Weight Distribution System Recommendation for Trailer with Tongue Weight of 370 lbs

Question:

Im looking for an anti sway weight dist. hitch. Im hauling a 25foot camper Dry Weight 5370 lbs, Payload Capacity 1665 lbs and Hitch Weight 370 lbs. What would you recommend, I pulling it with a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab 4x4.

asked by: Chris C

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.

For your tongue weight figure of 370 lbs the Reese Strait Line system part # RP66082 would be your best option. It has a tongue weight range of 200-600 lbs and features the only sway control setup on the market that is 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