Weight Distribution System Needed for a Trailer with a Tongue Weight of 2,300 lbs.
Question:
My gvw of the trailer is about 7000 lbs making my tongue wieght about 1050 lbs.
asked by: Scott L
Expert Reply:
If the loaded tongue weight (TW) of your trailer is around 2,300 lbs then any weight distribution (WD) system that is rated for a max of 1,200 lbs TW will not be strong enough to help out at all. Check your TW to ensure that it is 10-15% of the loaded weight of your trailer. If it isn't you need to move stuff around until you achieve the 10-15% area.
If it is already 10-15% of the loaded weight of your trailer then the only WD system that we have that will help is the TorkLift SuperHitch Everest # TLWD1000 which has a TW range of 1,500 lbs - 3,000 lbs. This system requires a special trailer hitch and a dual shank receiver like part # TLM9010 or # TLM9011 as well as a 2-5/16" hitch ball # C40085.
Let me know if your 2,300 lbs of TW is correct along with the year/make/model of your tow vehicle and I can see if we have the special trailer hitch for you. If your TW isn't 2,300 lbs let me know and I can recommend a replacement head and trunnion arms to fit your needs.
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Scott L.
6/18/2018
My gvw of the trailer is about 7000 lbs making my tongue wieght about 1050 lbs.