Recommended Weight Distribution System for Camper with 572 Pound Tongue Weight
Question:
WE have a Ford 2018 6cyl turbo w/ towing pkg. we are pulling a 23.58 ft travel trailer dry weight 4249, hitch weight 572. We are new to this and a friend recommended a Equalizer . We plan a trip across the country, safety of course is a HUGE factor,we dont know what were doing! Please advise. Thank you
asked by: Dot V
Expert Reply:
I recommend the # FA92-00-0800 Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control system for your travel trailer. The same company that makes Equal-i-zer also makes Fastway.
The tongue weight capacity is 400-800 lbs, so your tongue weight falls nicely in the middle. The Fastway features a 2-point sway control system which limits side-to-side movement. It also uses brackets to attach to the trailer frame which eliminates the need for any drilling.
You will also need a hitch ball like the # EQ91-00-6080 for 2" or the # EQ91-00-6100 for 2-5/16".
If 572 lbs is your dry tongue weight and your loaded tongue weight exceeds the # FA92-00-0800 800 lbs limit, I recommend going with the # FA94-00-1033 Fastway instead. It has a tongue weight range of 600-1,000 lbs.
I have attached a video review of the Fastway as well as a helpful article on how to determine trailer tongue weight for your reference.
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 - 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
- Fastway
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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Round - 10,000 lbs GTW - Without Shank
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Shank Not Included
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Fastway
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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution w/ 4-Point Sway Control - No Shank - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Shank Not Included
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- Equal-i-zer
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