Weight Distribution for an 8,000 to 10,000 Pound Grand Design Reflection Travel Trailer

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Good afternoon, my wife and I have purchase our 1st Travel Trailer and need a weight distribution system /sway. I have been checking out what you have and the cost. My trailer will delivered in the middle of May and it give me some time to shop. So I need your expert opinion about the subject weight system. My trailer is a Grand Design Reflection 297rsts and the hitch weight is 795 lbs. the UVW is 7895 and the GVWR is 9995. ****your website is easy to use and very informative btw

asked by: Terry B

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To choose a weight distribution system you will need to go by the total tongue weight of the set up. This is calculated by taking the tongue weight of the trailer, when loaded and ready to tow, and adding to that the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle.

The 795 pounds is the dry tongue weight and is at a little over 10 percent of the 7,895 pound dry weight of the trailer. Tongue weight is usually 10 to 15 percent of the gross trailer weight so if loaded to the 9,995 pound capacity the tongue weight could be as much as 1,500 pounds. So we have a potential tongue weight range of 795 to 1,500 pounds. Realistically though 15 percent of 9,995 is unlikely.

Based on this the Curt TruTrack system # C17500 could work as long as the total tongue weight is between 800 and 1,000 pounds. I would consider a product that has a wider range such as Equal-I-zer system # EQ37120ET which is rated for 800 to 1,200 pounds tongue weight. Or the Reese Steadi-Flex system # RP66560 rated for 600 to 1,200 pounds tongue weight (you would also need ball # 19286 ). I have linked videos for all three systems for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

We will plan for the maximum gross trailer weight of 8,200 pounds. The dry tongue weight, 910, is right around 15 percent of the 6,300 dry weight. We can then estimate at 8,200 pounds trailer weight our tongue weight is 1,230 pounds. Since your…

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Answer 2

The most accurate way to spec out a weight distribution system is to positively determine the tongue weight of the RV when it's fully loaded up as you'd typically have it when towing. To that figure, you'd add the weight of anything…

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Answer 3

You'll want to choose a system rated for the tongue weight of the fully loaded and ready to tow trailer. Due to the ~7500 lb GWVR, if the trailer was loaded to the gills with gear, the tongue weight would be about 1100 lbs at most, with a range…

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A chrome finish ball #C40036 is going to look good but it will not be corrosion resistant. A ball with a machine finish like #C40087 , is going to have about the same corrosion resistance. In terms of performance they will wear at about the same rate…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Hey Donald, the best Blue Ox weight distribution would be the pat #BXW0550 as it has a perfect tongue weight range for your 450 lb tongue weight trailer.

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Curt recommends the use of 250 ft/lbs of torque when tightening the nuts of their hitch balls with a 1 inch diameter shank like the part #C40034 that you referenced. The general rule is for a 3/4" shank tighten to 150 ft/lbs For a 1" shank…

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Most manufacturer's say 10% under your truck's capacity but our recommendation is to go between 20%-25% below. So you would want to go no higher then 1,992 lbs - 1,867 lbs of tongue weight with your 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. I have…

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Answer 10

Hey Dennis, we have a replacement 7-way plug with the part #A7WCB which would work great to replace your damaged one. I attached a diagram for 7-ways for you to check out as well.

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Answer 11

The Electric Jack w/ Footplate and 7-Way Plug #EJ-3527-BBX uses a 7-way RV-style plug. I have included a diagram that shows the pin-out for RV style 7-way plugs. This will show you what each pin does. I have also listed the functions below and linked…

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Answer 12

Hi Robin, Yes, you can absolutely use the 2" Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Shank #EQ90-02-4600 with the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution #BXW2000. The hole spacing on the Equal-i-zer shank is the same as the Blue Ox shank which is why they…

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