Weight Distribution Recommendation for 26 Foot Gulfstream Ameri-Lite

Question:

I purchased a 26foot Gulfstream Ameri-Lite. It is 4000 dry. It shows a tongue rating of 500lb. Was wondering if a 600 lb weight dist and sway bar setup would be enough? Thanks

asked by: Daniel

Expert Reply:

The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached a help article on determining tongue weight for you to check out as well. You will want the loaded tongue weight of your setup to fall right in the middle of the tongue weight range of the system you use.

If your loaded tongue weight was 500 lbs then a weight distribution system with a tongue weight range of up to 600 lb would work well. The Reese Strait Line System part # RP66083 is going to be your best option though. It has a tongue weight range of 400-800 lbs and features only sway control designed to fight sway before it starts.

For a 2 inch ball you would want part # A-90 and for a 2-5/16 inch ball # 19286.

expert reply by: Jameson C