Recommended Weight Distribution System For 29 Foot Travel Trailer Weighing 7000 lbs
Question:
Have 29ft travel trailer that weighs 7,000lbs. What equalizer system should I buy?
asked by: Rick
Expert Reply:
To get you the correct weight distribution system for your trailer, we need to determine the total tongue weight. This total tongue weight includes the fully loaded tongue weight of your trailer, usually around 10-15% of the total weight and add to that any cargo weight behind the rear axle of your towing vehicle. This will give us the total tongue weight and we will want an Equal-i-zer system that has a range that number will fall in the middle of. Too large a system will create too rigid a ride, so I've attached some articles to help. You can also use a scale like # e99044 to get the tongue weight of your loaded trailer.
I assume you will be in the range of 800 to 1200 lbs for your total tongue weight, and if so my recommendation is the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW # EQ37120ET. This system has 2 points of sway control integrated into the head and then the trunnion bars have two other points of friction where they attach to the trailer brackets. This system is a really nice and clean system that allows backing up without disconnection. It also comes with the hitch ball needed for the system. I've linked two videos to help.
Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers - 2,000-lb Capacity
- Tongue Weight Scale
- Analog Scale
- 2000 lbs
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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- Equal-i-zer
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