Is it Possible to Use Too High Rated of a Weight Distribution System

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Is there ever a case of buying too much hitch? I have a 2013 Ram 2500 and am towing a travel trailer with a GTW of 6855 and a hitch weight of 670. Both of which are dry weights. Approximately 10,000 and 1000 loaded weights. Looking on recommendations of which hitch weight to purchase. Thanks!

asked by: Dave

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Yes, if you use a weight distribution system that is rated too high for the tongue weight of a trailer the ride quality will be incredibly stiff and harsh. You want to ideally pick a system that has a tongue weight range where your tongue weight falls right in the middle.

The Equalizer Kit part # EQ37100ET has a tongue weight range of 600-1,000 lbs and would be ideal for you.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

If you choose a hitch that is too light for your application it will not be effective. If you choose a hitch that is too heavy, you'll suffer a rigid ride and a bouncy trailer. Ideally you want a system that has a tongue weight capacity where…

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Weight distribution system bars like the Blue Ox Sway Pro #BXW4006 all work well over a range of loaded trailer tongue weight (TW). These particular bars are suited for a trailer with a loaded TW of 550 to 750-lbs. All Blue Ox bars are shown on the…

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For your R-pod travel trailer, the biggest issue you will face is sway , so I recommend he Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w Sway Control - Round Bar - 10,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW #RP66086 which is rated for total tongue weight between 200 and…

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To install a winch on your GMC Sierra 1500 I recommend installing a front mount trailer hitch receiver and use a removeable winch mount. This will allow you to have the winch when needed, but also allow you to easily remove the winch when you do not…

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Since you are pulling your trailer up at a 35 degree incline and there will be multiple layers wrapped around the winch (as that makes a difference) the Bulldog Winch Off-Road Winch #BDW10042 rated at 9,500 lbs is exactly what you need. Installing it…

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Answer 9

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There's a surprisingly easy way you can determine exactly what spring bars you have and therefore exactly what their tongue weight rating is. The bars are going to have dimples on them (see accompanying photo) which is going to tell you the bars…

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

Since you have a weight distribution system your best option is going to be to go with a longer shank to give you additional clearance. For that the option we have is the Equal-i-zer part #EQ90-02-4600 which is 18 inches long from end to end and…

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