Selecting Weight Distribution Hitch for 25-ft Airstream with 7300-lb GVWR
Question:
Hello, We are picking up our 25ft Airstream next month and are trying to decide between the # RP66560 and # # RP66559. Our tongue weight as listed on Airstreams website as 835lb and the trailer base weight is 5,600lb with a max capacity of 7,300lb. We are debating weather the 1000/10k would be fine given the TW can reach the max when fully loading truck and trailer but on the other hand we are afraid that the 1200/12k would be too stiff thought it would leave our TW somewhere in the middle range. I am really am set on getting one of these models, but am open to your professional recommendation. Please advise. Thank you.
asked by: Eddy
Expert Reply:
The ideal circumstance for a weight distribution system is to have the fully-loaded trailer tongue weight (including the weight of any cargo behind the tow vehicle's rear axle) be in the middle of the system's operating range. We offer a handy scale to make tongue weight (TW) measurement easy, part # e99044.
For instance the Reese Steadi-Flex # RP66560 has an operating range from 600- to 1200-lbs. This would make it perfect for total TW of 800- to 1000-lbs. Similar system # RP66559 works over a range of 500- to 1000-lbs, making it ideal for a total TW of 700- to 800-lbs.
Since your trailer's dry hitch weight is 835-lbs, before you fill water and propane tanks and before you load your supplies and gear, I suggest the higher-rated system # RP66560. This way you will end up with the loaded trailer TW near the middle of the range.
You will need a hitch ball too since these are not included. For a 2-inch ball use # A-90; for a 2-5/16-inch ball use # 19286.
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2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-5/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- CURT
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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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Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 10K GTW, 1K 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
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 12K GTW, 1.2K 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
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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