Weight Distribution System Recommendation for 2900 lb Trailer

Question:

Yes, I'm sorry. I have a class 2 hitch with comes standard on Ford Explorers. It is welded to the vehicle, so changing the hitch is not an option, though I think there are adapters out there. Bottom line is my trailer has an option for sway bars and I am trying to identify the best and safest solution for my vehicle. Can you suggest the proper equipment?

asked by: Brian P

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.

For a total trailer weight of 2,900 lbs you'd be looking at a tongue weight of 290 to 435 lbs. So the best option is the Strait Line # RP66082 which has a tongue weight range of 200-600 lbs and features 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

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Brian

9/15/2017

Jameson C.

9/15/2017

I have a great solution for you, but it requires installing a hitch on your vehicle. Since there's no way to use a weight distribution system with a 1-1/4 inch hitch you will have to install the Draw Tite hitch part # 75437 which will fit below your factory hitch and will allow you to use the weight distribution system I mentioned earlier. This will be your best possible solution and will work great. I attached a picture that shows this hitch installed below the factory hitch.