Reccomneded Weight Distribution System for a Lifted Jeep Wrangler

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Im pretty new with towing trailers heavy enough to need a weight distribution hitch, and there are so many on your site that Im now needing assistance. My tow vehicle is a 2017 Wrangler Unlimited, and the trailer is a hard sided pop up weighing 2170lbs, and 273lbs TW. The trailer dramatically s the rear end even with the heavier Jeep springs. The trailer dealer recommended a weight distribution hitch. My Jeep is stock height for now, but may go up 2.5inch in the future. What is the best setup for me? Thank you for any help.

asked by: Kyle

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If the gross trailer weight (GTW) is over the 50% of your gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), the use of a weight distribution system is recommended. In order to be sure you are choosing the correct weight distribution system, you will want to find the total tongue weight of your towing setup by adding the tongue weight of both your loaded and ready to tow trailer and any cargo stored behind the rear axle of the Jeep.

The average total tongue weight (TW) rating of a trailer is typically 10-15% of the gross trailer weight (GTW). An easy way to find this would involve using a tongue weight scale like the Trailer Tongue Weight Scale part # e99044. When choosing a weight distribution system, you will want your total tongue weight to fall in the middle of the weight distribution weight capacity. For example, the ideal weight distribution system for a total tongue weight of 600 lbs. is one that is rated for 400-800 lbs. of tongue weight.

For a total tongue weight between 100-400 lbs, I recommend the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System part # EQ37040ET and for a total tongue weight between 300-600 lbs part # EQ37060ET would be correct. If you plan to be lifting your Jeep then you should also need a shank to allow for more drop and for that I recommenced the Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank part # EQ90-02-4400.

I have attached a review video of the Equal-i-zer system for you as well.

expert reply by: Conner L

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I recommend the Strait Line systems the highest. They have the most advanced sway control that works to fight sway before it even starts unlike the Equalizer that basically tries to minimize it as it's happening. Also, because the tongue weight…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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I would love to help you with this Adam, but I am going to need a bit of information on your exact setup to determine what all you will need. Can you tell me how heavy your car trailer is when loaded and how much extension you will need? Also I will…

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The StabiliTrak that's built into your GMC Sierra does the same thing that the Curt True Course Advanced Bluetooth Trailer Sway Control #C94VV does, so you'd have to disable the built in TSC to use it. Since they're the same thing,…

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Absolutely our Tongue Weight Scale #e99044 will work perfectly with your travel trailer! Our scale has a 2,000 lb capacity which you may think that a 5,000 lb trailer would be too much for our scale, but it's actually an ideal size trailer. What…

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Weight distribution works to distribute the tongue weight of a trailer up to the front axle of the tow vehicle so that it will sit more level and handle/brake better. That being said the systems do not "reduce" tongue weight or allow you to…

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Accuracy is the most important thing when it comes to tongue weight scales in my opinion and convenience is a plus. The etrailer Tongue Weight Scale #e99044 is both. I have gotten my hands on this product and used it. One of my favorite things about…

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We sure do! It looks like your TAB 320 S Tear Drop Camper tops out a 3,000 lbs which would give it a tongue weight range somewhere around 300 lbs depending on how you load it. For a surge brake compatible weight distribution system, I recommend the…

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This is a really good question. I sent it to our engineer and he told me that the gauge has a 3%,2%,3% margin of error. This means that in the first third of its range, it is +/- 3% of the actual tongue weight, the middle of its range it is +/- 2%,…

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Answer 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Blue Ox has an easy system for determining the weight capacity of your spring bars, whereas other companies may use measurements or printed capacity to assist. With Blue Ox, there is a 5 dimple system: No dimples means it is rated for up to 350 lbs…

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