Weight Distribution and Sway Control Recommendation for Travel Trailer that Weigh 5,700 lb

Question:

I have a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a towing capacity of 6500 lbs. I’m getting a 31ft travel trailer with a dry weight of 5762, hitch weight 740 lbs. what is the best setup for this? I also may use a 2018 GMC Canyon with the two capacity of 6000 lbs.

asked by: Maurice K

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.

For a tongue weight of 740 lbs the best WD system with sway control is the Reese Strait Line part # RP66084 which has a tongue weight of 600-1,200 lb 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