Recommended Weight Distribution System for 2020 Airstream Basecamp X

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Hey there. I’m looking for recommendations on a WDH. My tow vehicle is a 2018 Ford Raptor with Deaver HD leaf springs added supports extra 500 pounds. I have a topper that weighs 300 pounds or so. My travel trailer will be a 2020 airstream Basecamp X. I’ve read all kinds of things regarding which WDH is best or if I even need one. I am leaning toward getting one because the max tongue weight rating for my truck is 500 pounds without WDH and 800 with. The listed tongue weight of the airstream is 435 pounds, but I assume it’ll be higher when loaded up.

asked by: Jason H

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With the Airstream dry tongue weight of 435 lbs, you can be sure the loaded tongue weight will be slightly higher and then you also need to consider any cargo you put behind the rear axle of your truck as tongue weight for the weight distribution system as well.

I recommend using the Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW # RP66083 which is rated for total tongue weight between 400 and 800 lbs. It will give you the best sway control on the market and give you adjustability for the best ride. You will also need a hitch ball and I recommend # A-90 for a 2 inch diameter ball or # 19286 for a 2-5/16 diameter ball.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

The B&W Continuum #BW78FR and the Reese Strait-Line #RP66083 are both great systems. The B&W Continuum is going to be easier to set up, but as far as sway control goes, I definitely have to give the edge to the Reese Strait-Line. The…

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For a weight distribution system, there are always exceptions,but in general the systems with only bars and chains do not have sway control. They are adjustable in tension for different weight, but are a little more work. The bar systems whether…

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The Torklift Hitch Extension part #TLE1636 that you referenced can tow a trailer that weighs 6,700 lbs like you what you have but you would need to use a weight distribution system with it to have the needed capacity as without a WD system it's…

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The "external sensor" error you're getting on the display of your Lippert leveling system like the Ground Control #LC358590 indicates an issue with the rear leveling sensor. This particular sensor should be located a few feet behind the…

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I looked up the specs of your 2021 Jayco SLX 8 224 BH and for a weight distribution system the best option is the Reese Strait Line part #RP66083 which has a tongue weight range of 400-800 and has the best sway control at fighting sway before it…

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A weight distribution system would be a good choice for you. We recommend using one whenever the weight of the trailer exceeds half of the vehicles towing capacity. You are almost there with the weight of your trailer so it would be recommended. The…

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Answer 7

Hey Dennis, we have a replacement 7-way plug with the part #A7WCB which would work great to replace your damaged one. I attached a diagram for 7-ways for you to check out as well.

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I looked up the weights of your 2022 Airstream Basecamp 16X and based on what I found the best weight distribution system and sway control would be the Reese Strait Line part #RP66083 which has a tongue weight range of 400-800 lbs and has the best…

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Yes, you can use a weight distribution system on the Airstream Basecamp X and I do recommend this if the loaded weight of the trailer will be over half of that of the vehicle which is the general rule we use. I believe the compatibility issues you…

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The Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Brake Controller, #90195, does not have an on and off switch. It will go into sleep mode after several minutes of no activity. The power draw when it is in the sleep mode is so negligible that it will not discharge the…

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Answer 11

Any time you are towing a trailer that has a fully loaded weigh that is over 50 percent of the vehicle's gross weight, a weight distribution system is recommended. If your vehicle weighs less than 6,000 lbs, a weight distribution system and…

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