Weight Distribution and Brake Controller Recommendation for 2001 Chevy Silverado 2500HD

Question:

Im looking for a weight distribution hitch to haul a travel trailer with a weight of 6000 empty with another 1000 loaded haul truck is a 2001 chevy silverado 2500 hd so many choices Im not sure any help would be greatly appreciated i am also looking for a brake controler that would plug into vechiles wiring harness thanks again

asked by: Mike

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.

The tongue weight of a trailer is typically between 10 and 15 percent of the total weight of the trailer. Your trailer weighing 7,000 lbs loaded means your tongue weight would fall between 700 and 1,050 lbs. That means the Straitline # RP66084 would be your best option as it has a tongue weight range of 600 to 1,200 lbs and features only sway control on 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.

For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. This is a proportional brake controller that senses the amount of braking the tow vehicle is applying and applies a proportionate amount to the trailer brakes. To install it would only require you to use the part # 3025-P.