Weight Distribution System for a 2106DS Micro Minnie Winnebago

Question:

Hi There I am going to purchase a 2106DS Micro Minnie Winnabago. GTW is going to be about 4700 LBS. TW about 675 LBS. The truck is a 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab 4 wheel drive. 5.3L engine. The question, will the PS49903 be the right weight distribution system for my needs. Thanks

asked by: Mike T

Expert Reply:

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 truck.

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.

As long as the total tongue weight of your towing setup is between 750-1,000 lbs then the Curt MV Weight Distribution System w Friction Sway Control part # C17075 would work well for you. If your total tongue weight is between 1,000-1,200 then part # C17063 would be the one you want.

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expert reply by: Conner L