Weight Distribution System Recommendation for a 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 Towing 7000 lbs

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I have A 27ft long 7000#GVWR travel trailer- 2005 KZ frontier 2605- 2 5/16 ball- 14inch tires- Tow vehicle - 2005 dodge ram 3500 quad cab 4x4 diesel tongue weight on camper around 680-750 pds what do you recommend for weight distribution hitch, with shank for enough Thank you in advance

asked by: Dave B

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The important factor to consider when choosing a weight distribution system is the tongue weight of your trailer when it is fully loaded and ready to tow. If the fully loaded tongue weight of your trailer will be as much as 750 lbs, then you will want to choose a system that can handle that capacity.

Keep in mind that anything that is loaded behind the rear axle of your 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 will also contribute to the tongue weight.

The Reese Weight Distribution System, # 49570, that you referenced is designed for trailers with a loaded tongue weight between 600 and 1,200 lbs, so this system will work for your trailer. This system does not include the hitch ball, so you will want to pick up the 2-5/16 inch hitch ball, # 19286, as well.

I would recommend a weight distribution system that includes sway control like our Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution System with Sway Control, # RP66074. The dual-cam sway control will reduce trailer sway and provide a more comfortable ride. I have attached installation instructions and an installation video of this system for you to check out.

If you choose the Strait-Line system, then you will also want to pick up the Reese Weight Distribution Shank, # RP54970, and the 2-5/16 inch hitch ball, # 19286.

We also offer the Pro Series Weight Distribution System with Sway Control, # PS49583, which also includes sway control, but is more economically priced. I have also attached the installation instructions of this system for you to check out. The shank and hitch ball are included with this system, but it is recommended to use two friction sway control bars with trailers over 27 ft long. You will want to pick up another Reese Friction Sway Control Kit, # 83660, to use with this system.

All of these weight distribution hitches are designed to fit 2 inch trailer hitches. I have attached an article on weight distribution for you to review.

expert reply by: John H

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Answer 1

The Husky Center Line Weight Distribution with Sway Control 32217 is for 600 lb to 800 lb total tongue weight capacities (the tongue weight of your fully loaded and ready to go trailer plus the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of your tow…

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Answer 2

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Hey Travis, congrats on the new 2024 Jayco Flight 284BHS! Your travel trailer looks to have a GVWR of 7,950 lbs so I recommend going with the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution w/ 4-Point Sway Control #EQ37121ET and pairing it with the Shank…

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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Curt recommends the use of 250 ft/lbs of torque when tightening the nuts of their hitch balls with a 1 inch diameter shank like the part #C40034 that you referenced. The general rule is for a 3/4" shank tighten to 150 ft/lbs For a 1" shank…

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Answer 7

Weight distribution works to distribute the tongue weight of a trailer up to the front axle of the tow vehicle so that it will sit more level and handle/brake better. That being said the systems do not "reduce" tongue weight or allow you to…

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

Hi there Ryan; thanks for the question and the easiest weight distribution hitch to connect and disconnect after initial set up is the B&W Continuum, with the right one for your 2-1/2" hitch being the following: - B&W Continuum Weight…

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

By "mobile home type bolt pattern" I believe you are talking about a 5 spoke utility bolt pattern such as what is on the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 6,000-lb and 7,000-lb Axles #8-174-5UC3. To measure your axle from hub face to…

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