Weight Distribution System for Trailer With 8 Inch Frame
Question:
I like the C17500, but I see it has a max trailer frame dimension of 6 inches.My aluminum race car trailer has an 8 inch frame.What do you suggest? My loaded trailer will be about 9k pulled by my diesel pusher motorhome.
asked by: Bobby H
Expert Reply:
There is a solution for you to use a weight distribution system with your motor home. I recommend you use a system with chain hangers such as the Reese Strait-Line # RP66074, as height will not be an issue. Width still matters though, and the Strait-Line can only be used if your trailer's frame is a maximum of 2-1/2" wide.
The Reese system is for total tongue weights between 700 lbs and 1,200 lbs, and in order to choose the most appropriately rated weight distribution hitch, you will first need to know your total tongue weight (TW), which is the tongue weight of your fully loaded and ready to go trailer plus the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of your motor home.
To determine TW you can use a scale such as the etrailer # e99044 or by using one of the methods outlined in the help article on determining TW I've linked for you. The ideal system would be one in which your TW would fall somewhere in the middle of the weight distribution system's tongue weight capacity.
Please keep in mind that the hitch on your motor home and aluminum trailer must also be rated for using a weight distribution system. You can contact the manufacturer of your trailer to find out if it is rated for use with a WDS.
Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers - 2,000-lb Capacity
- Tongue Weight Scale
- Analog Scale
- 2000 lbs
- etrailer
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Strait-Line Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - No Shank - Trunnion Bar - 12K GTW, 1,200 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Shank Not Included
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 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
- 900 lbs
- CURT
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