Recommended Weight Distribution System for Coachmen Freedom Express Trailer with 900 lb Loaded TW
Question:
I have a Coachmen Freedom Express 248rbs. The tongue weight is 705lbs and the trailer weight is 5407 lbs. dry. I believe my tongue weight will be around 900lbs. when loaded for camping. Which weight distributing setup do you recommend?Fastway e2 wd hitch ion
asked by: Mike
Expert Reply:
For your Coachmen Freedom Express 248rbs travel trailer, I recommend the Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW # RP66084. This system actively works to prevent trailer sway and keep your trailer in line with your towing vehicle. It is easily my favorite system based on the design features and function. The dual cams and the hot rolled spring bars create a very user friendly system with adjustability for driving preferences.
You want to choose a system based on features and total tongue weight rating. This total tongue weight is the loaded tongue weight of your trailer along with any cargo behind the rear axle of your towing vehicle. This particular system is designed to work with a total tongue weight between 600 and 1200 lbs, so it will be a great choice for you.
You will need a hitch ball with this system and I recommend the # 19286 for a 2-5/16 inch diameter or # A-90 for a 2 inch diameter option. The hitch ball will need to match your trailer coupler.
The Fastway E2 you mentioned is not big enough, but you can use the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW # EQ37120ET which is a similar style. This system comes with the 2-5/16 inch hitch ball but will require a thin walled socket like # ALL643216 or # EQ70-00-4800 to install.
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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1-7/8" 12pt Thin Walled Socket - 3/4" Drive - Chromium-Vanadium Steel
- Hand Tools
- Ratchets and Sockets
- Sockets
- SAE
- 3/4 Inch Drive
- 1-7/8 Inch
- Alloy Steel
- Powerbuilt
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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs 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
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- Equal-i-zer
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Thin Walled Socket for Equal-i-zer Hitches
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Tools
- Socket
- Equal-i-zer
- Equal-i-zer
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Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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