Weight Distribution System Recommendation for Trailer that Weighs 3,250 lbs
Question:
Hi there, I have a 2007 Town and Country 4.0L with a tow package hitch rated to 3800 pounds. i just purchased a pop-up camper that has a GVWR of 3250 pounds. I drove it 150 miles after pick up on a standard hitch and it handled fine. However, I would prefer to be safe than sorry. Could you recommend a a weight distribution system for my make and model and would you recommend sway control?
asked by: Mike
Expert Reply:
The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached a help article on determining tongue weight for you to check out as well. You will want the loaded tongue weight of your setup to fall right in the middle of the tongue weight range of the system you use.
If your trailer weighs 3,250 lbs you'd most likely have a loaded tongue weight of 325 to 500 lbs which for that I would recommend the Strait Line system part # RP66082. This has a tongue weight range of 200 to 600 lbs and features only sway control 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.
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
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- 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
more information >
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