Recommended Weight Distribution System for Towing a 2013 Jayco Jay Feather Ultra Lite X17Z

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Thanks for the reply. That would hold for the cheaper hitches as well? I don’t want to spend quite that much for one.

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To choose a correct weight distribution system you need to find your trailer's loaded and ready to tow tongue weight combined with the amount of weight you have stored behind the rear axle of your 2007 Saab 9-7x. From my research the 2013 Jayco Jay Feather Ultra Lite X17Z travel trailer has a maximum gross vehicle weight rating of 3,500 pounds. This means if your trailer is loaded to its full capacity the tongue weight should be between 350 to 525 pounds since a trailer's tongue weight should be 10 to 15 percent of its total weight.

Since you likely are going to have some weight behind the Saab's rear axle I recommend going with the Reese Strait-Line, part # RP66083, that's rated from 400 to 800 pounds of tongue weight. Your total tongue weight will likely fall right in the middle of that range which is where you want it.

The Strait-Line doesn't include a hitch ball so use part # A-90 if your trailer uses a 2 inch ball or part # 19286 if it fits a 2-5/16 inch ball.

I've attached a video on the Strait-Line for you, as well as an article on weight distribution systems.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Jim

3/22/2018

Thanks for the reply. That would hold for the cheaper hitches as well? I don’t want to spend quite that much for one.

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Charles S.

3/23/2018

Yes, you absolutely need to make sure it's rated appropriately. If not then you're wasting your money no matter which system you get. Rated too low and it won't do its job, to high and it'll cause your ride to be extremely rigid and uncomfortable. A more economical option I recommend is the Fastway e2, part # FA94-00-0800 for a round bar system or # FA92-00-0800 for a trunnion bar. Trunnion bar systems are higher priced because they improve ground clearance but that's really all you gain. You still need a htich ball but the same ones I mentioned also work with the Fastways. The Fastway e2 is a great system that just takes away some of the sway control. The Strait-Line uses cams to prevent sway before it starts where the e2, and a lot of other systems, use metal on metal friction.

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Answer 1

Suspension enhancement can be used with your weight distribution and will help with rear end sag. So the #CSS-1145R that fits your 2008 Toyota Highlander would help. You'll need to set your weight distribution up again.

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Answer 2

It is possible to lift a trailer. You can do this by moving the axles from being above the leaf springs to below the leaf springs. The diameter of your trailer axle will determine the size of the parts that you will need to order. If your axle is 3…

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The Jayco Jay Feather Lite x17z uses a Dexter Torflex Axle so we do have lift kits available. The correct one is the Torflex Lift Kit part #K71-707-01 for model #10 from 2,300 lbs to 4,000 lbs.

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The B&W Continuum #BW78FR and the Reese Strait-Line #RP66083 are both great systems. The B&W Continuum is going to be easier to set up, but as far as sway control goes, I definitely have to give the edge to the Reese Strait-Line. The…

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For a weight distribution system, there are always exceptions,but in general the systems with only bars and chains do not have sway control. They are adjustable in tension for different weight, but are a little more work. The bar systems whether…

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The "external sensor" error you're getting on the display of your Lippert leveling system like the Ground Control #LC358590 indicates an issue with the rear leveling sensor. This particular sensor should be located a few feet behind the…

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If you have the Ford 3" hitch then you can definitely add it but, yes it would change the weight capacity. The TorkLift Cannon Hitch Extension item #TLE1636 only has a 3,600 lbs towing capacity and a 360 lbs maximum tongue weight. If used with a…

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The Torklift Hitch Extension part #TLE1636 that you referenced can tow a trailer that weighs 6,700 lbs like you what you have but you would need to use a weight distribution system with it to have the needed capacity as without a WD system it's…

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The weight distribution system that has the best sway control and is properly rated for your tongue weight that will be between 450 and 500 lbs is the Reese Strait Line part #RP66083. This would be my first pick as your best option as it has a tongue…

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I looked up the specs of your 2021 Jayco SLX 8 224 BH and for a weight distribution system the best option is the Reese Strait Line part #RP66083 which has a tongue weight range of 400-800 and has the best sway control at fighting sway before it…

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