Weight Distribution and Sway Control Recommendation for a 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 towing Travel Trailer
Question:
2004 Dodge Ram 3500,with air bags up to 5000lbs. Will the RP66022 weight disdribution/used for leveling the TT be over kill with the 5000lbs air bags on truck,I would be more concerned with trailer sway.Trailer shipping weight 7385,Hitch weight 795,carrying cap 1758.Thank You
asked by: Brian S
Expert Reply:
The thing about air bags is they do not distribute any of the weight of your trailer onto the front wheels. However, air bags will help keep your 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 riding level when you are towing a trailer. For that reason I would still recommend you get a weight distribution system such as the Reese Weight Distribution System # RP66022. This system should work well with the weight of your trailer that you listed. I attached installation instructions for you to check out.
Since trailer sway is a concern of yours I would recommend you get a weight distribution system with a sway control feature built into it.
You should check out the Strait-Line Weight Distribution w Sway Control # RP66074. This system comes with a dual cam sway control feature that proactively works to prevent sway before it starts. I attached installation instructions, review videos and FAQs on weight distribution for you to check out also.
Products Referenced in This Question
Strait-Line Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - No Shank - Trunnion Bar - 12K GTW, 1,200 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Shank Not Included
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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Reese Weight Distribution w/out Shank - Trunnion Bar - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD Only
- No Sway
- Shank Not Included
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
more information >
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