Weight Distribution System Recommendation for 2016 Toyota Highlander towing More than 5,000 lbs
Question:
Toyota list the maximum towing capacity of 5000 for this vehicle, but then also says in their manual that if towing more than 5000 lbs to use a weight distributing hitch, which confuses me. We are considering this Lance trailer but its GVW is rated at 5500 lbs. By adding a weight distribution hitch, can you exceed the towing capacity rating of a vehicle without damaging it?
asked by: Tom
Expert Reply:
Due to the design of weight distribution systems they allow the vehicle to be able to tow higher weights. It is very common for vehicles/hitches to have higher towing capacities when used with a WD system.
Your trailer would most likely have a tongue weight of between 500 and 750 lbs so for a WD system you would want the # RP66083 which has a tongue weight range of 400 to 800 lbs and features the only sway control 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.
Products Referenced in This Question
2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-5/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- CURT
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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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