Which Weight Distribution System for a 2008 Toyota Tacoma Towing a 2009 Forest River Trailer

Question:

I am getting ready to buy a trailer and I am confused about what kind of hitch set-up I should get. I have a 08 Toyota Tacoma with factory tow package. 6500 lbs tow limit. I am going to buy a 2009 forest river flagstaff micro lite 18 FBR. Its GVWR is 4500 lbs. the hitch wieght listed on the factory website is 107 lbs.

asked by: Greg

Expert Reply:

Typically, the tongue weight of a trailer (the downward force that the coupler would exert upon the hitch) is 10 to 15 percent of the trailer weight. Therefore, you would need a weight distribution set up that would handle at least 600 pounds. This Reese High Performance Trunnion system, part # RP66020, would be ideal for your application. It also has the capability to utilize the Dual Cam Sway Control system, part # RP26002. I have added links to these parts and their instructions below.

expert reply by: Mike L