Weight Distribution Hitch For A 2016 R-pod 179 With 300 Lb Tongue Weight And 3800 Lb Trailer Weight
Question:
I have a 2010 lexus rx350. I pull a 2016 R-pod 179. the Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 4K GTW, 400 TW as recomended to me, however your site says it wont get here till mid Aug.. Any suggestions as to a dirrence one ? I am so confussed with all the numbers now. I have a Curt 17050 but it exceeds weights which all say dont do. I am lost. Help !! thanks
asked by: CHARLES F
Expert Reply:
I can understand where weight capacities and limits can be confusing. Your 2016 R-pod 179 dry weight is 2649 lbs with a payload of 1136 lbs. Total you are looking at 3785 lbs with a tongue weight just under 300 lbs. It is true that you do not want your weight distribution set up to extremely exceed the weight capacity of the trailer weight however, I always recommend exceeding it by at least 100 lbs just to cover yourself.
I recommend the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Item # FA92-00-0450. It has a 450 lb max tongue weight which only exceeds your trailer tongue weight capacity by 150 lbs. A maximum towing weight of 4500lbs which only exceeds your gross trailer weight by 700 lbs. It includes the shank, has sway control, and allows backing. It will however, require a 2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/4" Long Shank Item # 40038.
Item # C17050 has a tongue weight capacity of 600 lbs which exceeds your trailer by 300+ and a 6000 lb gross trailer weight rating which exceeds your maximum trailer weight by 2000 lbs. I would say that is probably extremely exceeding the weight of the trailer and would not recommend using it for your R-pod.
What you absolutely do not want to do is exceed the tongue weight and towing weight of the hitch on your 2010 Lexus RX350 or the vehicles maximum towing capacity.
I have included a link to the instillation with a 2019 Rav4. The installation process with your 2010 Lexus RX350 and 2016 R-pod is going to be the same.
Products Referenced in This Question
2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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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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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 4,500 lbs GTW, 450 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
- 200 lbs
- 300 lbs
- Fastway
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