Recommended Weight Distribution System For Starcraft AR-ONE 16BH Travel Trailer

Question:

Will rp66086 work for me or is it too light? I have a Starcraft AR-ONE 16 BH with following specs - Unloaded weight 2530 lbs, Hitch weight 325 lbs., gross vehicle weight 3200 lbs, and cargo carrying capacity 670 lbs The hitch is 87453 Hidden hitch trailer hitch receiver - custom fit - class III - 2 and 989900 etrailer.com ball mount kit for 2 hitches - 6000 lbs

asked by: Earle W

Expert Reply:

When selecting a weight distribution system, you want to use a system that has a tongue weight capacity that falls between 10 to 15 percent of the gross trailer weight when it is fully loaded and ready to be towed.

I would recommend the Reese Weight Distribution, part RP66086, which has a range between 200 and 600 lbs of tongue weight. Part # RP66086 also features dual-cam sway control, which acts to prevent trailer sway before it starts.

The Reese # RP66086 comes with everything you need except a hitch ball. A hitch ball with a 1-1/4 inch shank is required. so the hitch ball in the ball mount kit # 989900, would not work as it has a 1 inch shank. You would need a hitch ball like the Tow Ready 2-5/16 Ball, part # 19286, or Curt 2 Inch Hitch Ball, part # A-90, depending on the size of your trailer coupler.

I have linked an FAQ on weight distribution.

expert reply by: Reno H