Weight Distribution Recommendation for 365 lb of Tongue Weight

Question:

hi etrailer im buying a 2018 1995 lance travel trailer and using a 2001 toyota tacoma to tow with 5000 lb rating trailer is 4000 lb tongue weight 365 what kind of weight distribution hitch do you recomend was looking at the reesce straight line and equlizer not sure what yet open to what you think

asked by: Dave

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 tongue weight of 365 lbs the Reese Straitline part # RP66082 would be your best option as it has a tongue weight range of 200-600 lbs and features only sway control to try and fight sway before it starts. EquilIzers are nice too but their sway control is a passive form of it.

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