Weight Distribution System Recommendation for Camper with Tongue Weight of 500 lb

Question:

Hello, I am looking at purchasing a 30 foot travel trailer with a tongue weight of around 500 pounds and gross of roughly 6000 pounds. I wanted a weight distributed and a sway bar to make it easier to maneuver and more stable. Do you have any recommendations? Thank you!

asked by: Kevin

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.

For the weight of your trailer and the tongue weight you listed the best option will be the Reese Strait Line kit part # RP66083 which has a tongue weight range of 400-800 lbs and features the only sway control that works to fight sway before it starts.

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