Weight Distribution System Needed with a 6-1/4" Drop for 6,000 lb Trailer

Question:

I am looking for an equalizer hitch that will work with a 6-1/4 inch , 500# tongue weight and 6,000# Trailer weight and 2-5/16 inch ball. It seems like all the hitches are only about 1-1/2 inch . Can you recommend a hitch? Thanks,

asked by: Craig M

Expert Reply:

I do have a solution for you to check out.

The Reese Weight Dist Shank # RP3215 features a Drop of 6-3/4" when used with a round-bar Weight Distribution (WD) system like part # RP66087. This WD system comes with a shank but you can sell it to help offset the price of the shank that you need for your application. A hitch ball, like part # A-90 or part # 19286, is sold separately.

You will want to choose a WD system with a Tongue Weight (TW) range that the Total Tongue Weight (TTW) of your towing setup falls in the middle of. To find the TTW of your towing setup you will need to add the TW of your fully loaded and ready-to-go trailer along with the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle. Keep in mind that a properly loaded trailer will have a TW that is 10-15% of the loaded weight of your trailer.

This WD system has a TW range of 400 lbs - 800 lbs so it could very likely work for you if you can get your loaded TW to at least 600 lbs if the 6,000 lbs is with your trailer loaded.

expert reply by: Jon G