Recommended Weight Distribution System for a Trailer with 1,075-lb Tongue Weight

Question:

2011 ram 1500 towing new larado travel trailer trailer hitch weight 1075lbs trailer weight 8355 looking at blue ox sway pro 15000lbs gtw 1500lbtw what do you recommend

asked by: JOSEPH F

Helpful Expert Reply:

To determine which Weight Distribution (WD) system will work best for your setup you will need to choose one that has a Tongue Weight (TW) range that your Total Tongue Weight (TTW) falls in the middle of. To find your TTW you will need to add the TW of your fully loaded and ready-to-go trailer along with the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of your 2011 Ram 1500. Keep in mind that a properly loaded trailer will have a TW that is between 10-15% of the loaded trailer weight.

If your loaded trailer TW is the 1,075 lbs that you mentioned then the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control # BXW1500 that you referenced is the perfect option for you! It has a TW range of 1,000 lbs - 1,500 lbs so you will have a couple hundreds pounds of equipment that you can load in your truck bed.

This system doesn't come with a Hitch Ball but you can purchase a 2 inch Hitch Ball # A-90 or a 2-5/16 inch Hitch Ball # 63840 to complete your setup.

expert reply by: Jon G