Weight Distribution Recommendation for 3,750 lb Travel Trailer

Question:

Please help with which weight distribution hitch/sway control you would recommend for a 3,750 pound gvwr 17foot travel trailer with an approximate dry tongue weight according to factory sticker of 290 pounds to be pulled 50 of the time behind a 2015 four door Jeep Wrangler and the other 50 of the time behind a 2012 Ford F150 Raptor Crew Cab. Thank you in advance for your expert assistance in choosing the proper hitch for this application.

asked by: Brad S

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.

When your trailer is loaded your tongue weight will most likely be between 300 and 550 lbs so for a weight distribution system that would work well with that range the Strait Line part # RP66082 would be a great option as it has a tongue weight range of 200-600 lbs and features the only sway control to work to fight sway before it starts. You wouldn't have a problem using this system on either vehicle you mentioned either.

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