Recommended Weight Distribution System for 2013 Ram 4x4 and 11,160 lb Trailer

Question:

I HAVE 2013 RAM SlT CREW CAB HD 4X4. MY TRAVEL TRAILER HAS A DRY WEIGHT OF 8040 LBS AND CARGO OF 3120 AND 37 FEET LONG. HITCH WEIGHT IS 1000 LBS. MY RECIVER MEASURMENT IS 2.5 INCHES. I HAVE NEVER TOWED THIS TRAILER IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN A DESTINATION TRAILER. WHAT KIND OF HITCH DO I NEED. PLEADE HELP THANKS,

asked by: Roger B

Expert Reply:

For your travel trailer, I recommend using the Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution with Sway Control # RP66075. This system is designed for towing a trailer of that size to help with total tongue weight which includes the loaded trailer tongue as well as any cargo behind the rear axle of your Ram truck. This system will work very well for you to keep that long trailer in line with your truck.

For a shank you will need either the Reese Titan Weight Dist Shank - 1-1/4" Drop # RP54976 or if you need more of a drop in height for level towing # RP54977 which has up to a 5-3/4 inch drop. I've attached an article to help you determine that need based on measuring your receiver height and the coupler height on your trailer when level.

You will also need a hitch ball like the 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # 19286.

expert reply by: Jason S