Recommended Weight Distribution System for 1989 Shasta 240 Travel Trailer
Question:
I have a 1989 shasta 240b Im trying to find the tongue weight of this camper she that I can purchase a distribution hitch Im towing with a 2010 Nissan frontier
asked by: Robert M
Expert Reply:
Your 1989 Shasta 240 is either a Revere series with a 4,625 lbs gvwr or a Roadmaster series with 4,755 lb gvwr. In either instance we can determine a weight distribution system for you. The trailer tongue weight is typically 10-15% of the trailer weight and then you add any cargo weight behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle. This gives you the total tongue weight rating.
For a total tongue weight rating between 400 and 800 lbs, I recommend the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control # FA92-00-0800. This system requires a hitch ball with 1-1/4 inch shank like # A-90 for a 2 inch ball or # 63840 for a 2-5/16 inch option. With either option, I recommend the thin walled socket # ALL643216 for installation. I've attached a video to assist.
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2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 20,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-5/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- CURT
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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 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
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- Fastway
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