Recommended Husky Weight Distribution System for Trailer with 640 Pounds Dry Tongue Weight
Question:
I will be towing a 2017 Jayco Jay Feather 25BH Dry Weight-5265# Dry Hitch-640# GVWR-6750# Using a 2013 Silverado 1500 4X4 CC with max tow. I am unsure of which Husky Hitch to use Dry weight would be a 600# 6000# Gross weights would be the 800# 8000 THANKS
asked by: Beau
Expert Reply:
Your trailer's dry tongue weight is over 600 pounds so you definitely do not want the 600 pound tongue weight Husky Center Line # HT32216 for a weight distribution system.
The Center Line for 800 pounds tongue weight, # HT32217, is for a total tongue weight of 600 to 800 pounds. When choosing a weight distribution system you need to go by your trailer's tongue weight when it is loaded and ready to tow. You also need to add in the amount of weight you have stored in the back of your truck behind its rear axle. If you're fully loading your trailer to its GVWR of 6,750 pounds you'll be pushing the # HT32217 over its weight limit as well. Especially if you have anything behind your truck's rear axle in the bed.
It's likely you'll need the 1,200 pound rated Center Line # HT32218 because your loaded tongue weight of truck and trailer will be between 800 and 1,200 pounds.
If by chance you're towing your trailer unloaded and nothing stored in your truck's bed you will want the 800 pound system. Realistically the 1,200 pound system is what you'll need.
