Weight Distribution Hitch for Light R-Pod Travel Trailer
Question:
I am pulling a R-pod trailer with a dry weight at 2800 lbs. I have seen in many places that if your trailer is more than half the weight of your TV you should use a weight-distribution hitch. This would be the case with my camper loaded. Almost all the hitches I have seen do not go as low a weight rating that I would require. I have towed without a WD hitch and I employ one to achieve a smoother ride. Would a hitch with a 400 - 600 pound tongue weight and a 4000 -6000 GV work?
asked by: Ronald S
Expert Reply:
Very good question, and we do have a solution for a weight distribution hitch for a very light R-Pod travel trailer. For a 2,800 lb dry weight R-Pod with a GVWR in the 3,5000 lb - 4,000 lb range the best option for a weight distribution hitch is the Fastway e2 because it is the best value.
It combines quality with ease of use, superb sway control, and a price tag much less expensive relative to other systems. The Fastway that is perfect for your very light R-Pod is the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution with 2-Point Sway Control # FA92-00-0600.
This is because it is designed for total tongue weights between 250 lbs and 600 lbs, which your R-Pod will fall into. The only other thing you will need is a hitch ball depending on the size of your R-Pod's coupler, either the 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # EQ91-00-6100 or 2" Hitch Ball # EQ91-00-6080.
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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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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 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
- 400 lbs
- 500 lbs
- Fastway
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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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