Weight Distribution System Recommendation for 2,900 lb Trailer

Question:

I have a travel trailer that weighs 2900 dry weight. My factory hitch on my 2010 mercury mountaineer AWD is rated for 500 tongue weight and rated to pull up to 5000. What size weight distributing hitch is appropriate? 6000/600, 8000/800, or maybe 10000/1000?

asked by: John L

Expert Reply:

Assuming your vehicle is rated for weight distribution systems (check owners manual for info on that), you would want the Strait Line system part # RP66082 which has a tongue weight range of 200-600 lbs which would be perfect for your trailer and it's capacities. This system also has the only sway control on the market designed to fight sway before it starts.

For a 2 inch ball you would want part # A-90 and for a 2-5/16 inch ball # 19286.

expert reply by: Jameson C