Recommended Weight Distribution for 5000 lb GVWR Toy Hauler
Question:
Hi, I am looking for your recommendations for a weight distribution hitch with anti-sway control for a 2015 Chevy Tahoe LT 5.3L V8 4x4 w/max. trailering package which includes 3:42 rear axle gear for a max towing capacity of 8300lbs Im looking to tow a 2021 Salem FSX181RT Toy Hauler Camper Trailer with the following Specifications: Length 21 ft 9 in Ext Width 7 ft 6 in Ext Height 10 ft 2 in Hitch Weight 502 lbs Dry Weight 3235 lbs Cargo Weight 1667 lbs Your expert guidance would appreciated. Thanks, Brian
asked by: Brian B
Expert Reply:
From the numbers you provided, your fully loaded trailer tongue weight should range between 500 and 800 lbs. I'll link to an article that describes a couple of ways to definitively determine this, but the easiest way is to use a tongue weight scale like the etrailer, part # e99044.
Given the likely range of your trailer's tongue weight, the Curt TruTrack, part # C17499 which is effective on trailers with 500-800 lbs of tongue weight would be ideal. The TruTrack provides proven weight distribution with very effective sway control component which is very important because of how susceptible travel trailers are to sway caused by crosswinds or the turbulence from passing or oncoming traffic.
I've linked to install/demonstration videos for the Curt TruTrack and the Better Weigh tongue weight scale mentioned above.
The system doesn't include the trailer ball. For a 2 inch ball use # A-90 or # 19286 for a 2-5/16 inch ball.
Products Referenced in This Question
2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-5/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- CURT
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Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 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
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- CURT
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etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers - 2,000-lb Capacity
- Tongue Weight Scale
- Analog Scale
- 2000 lbs
- etrailer
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Curt MV Weight Distribution System - Round Bar - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD Only
- No Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 500 lbs
- CURT
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