Weight Distribution for 9,000 Pound Airstream Trailer
Question:
31 ft. Airstream with tongue wt of 1000 lbs. and gross wt. of 9000 lbs. when loaded. Should I be using 1000 lb or 1200 lb. trunions?
asked by: Terry C
Expert Reply:
If the total tongue weight of your set up is 1,000 pounds when loaded and ready to tow then you would need to go with a weight distribution system that puts that tongue weight in the middle of a system's range. So in this case, between a 1,000 pound system and a 1,200 pound system you would need the 1,200 pound system.
But to choose a weight distribution system you will need to go by the total tongue weight of the set up. This is calculated by taking the tongue weight of the trailer, when loaded and ready to tow, and adding to that the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. So the tongue weight could be more than 1,000 pounds.
If your total tongue weight ends up being between 600 and 1,200 pounds then Reese Strait-Line System # RP66084 is a great option and all you will need is a ball, # 19286.
If the tongue weight is between 700 and 1,400 pounds though I recommend the Reese Steadi-Flex system # RP66561 with ball # 19286. I have linked videos on both systems as well as some on weight distribution and determining tongue weight.
Products Referenced in This Question
2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 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
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
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- Draw-Tite
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Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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