Best Weight Distribution with Sway Control to Tow a Trailer with 460 Pounds of Loaded Tongue Weight
Question:
I will be towing a T@B 400 travel trailer 3500 max load with a fully loaded tongue weight of 460lbs with a 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5. The trailer has electric brakes. What system would you recommend?
asked by: Amanda
Expert Reply:
The top of the line weight distribution system to tow your T@B with a 2015 Toyota 4Runner is the Equal-i-zer, part # EQ37060ET. It's rated from 200 to 600 pounds of tongue weight and you want your total tongue weight to fall right within this range. However, any weight added behind the rear axle of your 4Runner also acts like tongue weight for a weight distribution system so you need to add this to your 460 pounds. If you're still under the 600 pounds max then this is a great choice.
For a more economical option the Fastway e2, part # FA92-00-0600, is similarly rated from 250 to 600 pounds. The main difference between the e2 and the Equal-i-zer is the sway control. The Equal-i-zer offers 4-point sway control and the e2 is only 2-point. The Fastway also does not include a hitch ball; use # EQ91-00-6080 if you need a 2 inch ball or # EQ91-00-6100 if you need a 2-5/16 inch.
If once you add in the weight behind the 4Runner's rear axle it's over 600 pounds of total tongue weight let me know what the amount is and I'll make other recommendations for you.
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2" Hitch Ball for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems - 8,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 8000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Equal-i-zer
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2-5/16" Hitch Ball for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems - 10,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Equal-i-zer
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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs 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
- 400 lbs
- 500 lbs
- Fastway
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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs 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
- 400 lbs
- 500 lbs
- Equal-i-zer
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