Recommended Weight Distribution System For Trailer GVWR Of 6155 lb Towed By Chevy Silverado 1500
Question:
What stabilizer hitches do you recommend ! With chain and without . Thankyou unsure if we should do the 6000 of 8000 weight hitch as we will have some cargo in truck box but not heavily loaded Thankyou
asked by: Laureen
Expert Reply:
When choosing the correct weight distribution system for your 6155 lb gross weight trailer and Chevy Silverado 1500, the weight in the bed of your truck is a factor. Weight Distribution systems are rated for total tongue weight which is the loaded tongue weight of your trailer as well as any cargo behind the rear axle of your truck.
Based on most tongue weights being between 10 and 15% of your total trailer weight, I recommend the Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 10K GTW, 1K TW # RP66559 which uses automotive grade brake pad material to stabilize trailer sway. This is an easy system to install and use. We tested this system with an empty flat bed trailer and it worked incredibly well.
For either system, you will need a hitch ball like # A-90 for 2 inch or # 19286 for 2-5/16 inch.
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 Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 10K GTW, 1K 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
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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