Recommended Weight Distribution System For 2015 Kodiak Trailer 240BHSL
Question:
I have 2015 Kodiak 240bhsl TT, GVWR is 6600 lbs, dry weight 5000 lbs, from manu hitch weight is 606 lbs but I didnt check it by scale I emailed to Blue Ox customer service, they recommend use 1000 lbs WDH , When I go dealer shop, they recommend use 750 lbs WDH, So I confused. So what model of WDH shall I need?
asked by: Tyler
Expert Reply:
When choosing a weight distribution system for the 2015 Kodiak Travel Trailer, you want to choose a weight distribution system that have spring bars with a tongue weight rating range that your loaded tongue weight falls in the middle of. For example the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control 1,000 lb system part # BXW1000 has a tongue weight rating between 750 lbs - 1,000 lbs.
Since the manufacturer says the tongue weight should not be more than 606 lbs the Blue Ox is most likely overkill in this situation. I recommend to use the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control part # FA94-00-0800 which has spring bars rated between 400 lbs - 800 lbs so it won't cause a stiff ride if your travel trailer is ever empty. It will properly distribute the weight and prevent sway when the Kodiak is loaded. You will also need the hitch ball with 1-1/4" shank, part # EQ91-00-6100 for a 2-5/16" ball or part # EQ91-00-6080 for a 2" ball.
Products Referenced in This Question
2" Hitch Ball for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems - 8,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 8000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Equal-i-zer
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2-5/16" Hitch Ball for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems - 10,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Equal-i-zer
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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Round - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 500 lbs
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- Fastway
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Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - Clamp On - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Severe Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 900 lbs
- Blue Ox
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