Weight Distribution for Winnebago Micro Minnie 1706FB

Question:

I thought I might as well buy the stabilizer too! Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Round - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW What else do I need to install this? That large socket? The camper is the 2015 Winnebago micro mini 1706fb.

asked by: Marcus T

Expert Reply:

The Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control # FA94-00-1000 should work for your Winnebago Micro Minnie 1706FB and for installation we strongly recommend using 1-7/8" thin walled socket # EQ70-00-4800 to make installing the unit's hitch ball a much easier process. The other thing you will need is the hitch ball itself, either 2" Hitch Ball # A-90 or 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # 19286.

The way to choose the correctly rated weight distribution system is by knowing your total tongue weight (TTW), which is the tongue weight of your loaded trailer plus the weight of any cargo you will have behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle.

The tongue weight is typically between 10% and 15% of your trailer's GVWR but you'll want to verify it by using a scale such as the # e99044 or by using one of the methods outlined in the help article on determining tongue weight I've linked for you. The ideal system would be one in which your TTW would fall somewhere in the middle of the weight distribution system's tongue weight capacity.

Since your 2015 Winnebago Micro Minnie 1706FB has a GVWR of 5,500 lbs and tongue weight is typically between 10% and 15% of a trailer's GVWR a good estimate is that with cargo you will have a TTW in the neighborhood of 800 lbs.

With that in mind the Fastway e2 # FA94-00-1000 would be a good option because it has a TTW capacity between 600 lbs and 1,000 lbs.

I've added a link to an installation video of this system for you to check out as well as a link to its installation instructions so you can take a look at the process involved.