Recommended Weight Distribution System For Best Sway Control On 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Question:
I have a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee with load adjusting rear suspension. I have a travel trailer with 400 lb tongue weight loaded, and will have about 150 lbs of cargo weight. What WDS should I get for best sway control, and will I have a problem with the load leveling rear suspension? Thanks
asked by: Jerry
Helpful Expert Reply:
You will not have issues with load leveling your rear suspension on your 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee when using a weight distribution system. For best sway control based on the weights you gave me, you will have a total tongue weight of around 550 lbs, and that puts you in the tongue weight sweet spot of the Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution with Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 10,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW # RP66073. This is my recommendation for the best sway control available for your application. The dual cam system with the hot rolled trunnion bars give you a level ride and keep your trailer in line with your Jeep. The cams are overcome by the bars on turns and then automatically self-adjust and self-center to hold the trailer steady again. This system allows for fine tuning for the tension you desire.
This system requires the Reese Weight Dist Shank # RP54970 and a hitch ball. You will want # A-90 for a 2 inch ball or # 19286 for a 2-5/16 inch ball.
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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Reese Weight Dist Shank - 12-1/4" Long - 2" Drop to 6-1/2" Rise - 1,500 lbs TW
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Shanks
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Round - 2 Inch Drop
- Trunnion - 1 Inch Drop
- Round - 5 Inch Rise
- Trunnion - 6 Inch Rise
- Reese
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Strait-Line Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - No Shank - Trunnion Bar - 8K GTW, 800 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Shank Not Included
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 500 lbs
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- Reese
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