Recommended Weight Distribution System For 6000 lb GTW Travel Trailer With Surge Brakes
Question:
Hello, I am trying to determine which weight dist hitch will work best with my setup. I have a 2013 Toyota Tundra with tow package as the tow vehicle. My travel trailer has a maximum weight of 6,000 lbs loaded and a tongue weight of 600-700 pounds. The travel trailer has surge brakes. Between the trailer tongue weight, shell and other items in the bed of the truck I would estimate total weight behind the rear wheels to be around 900 pounds. The travel trailer had a weight distribution hitch that was removed by the previous owner. From the ball coupler to the existing spot where the chains were attached is 32 inches. It also has a metal angle attached to the bottom of the trailer frame making it difficult to attach most chain latches. I looked at the Blue Ox bolt on chains latches however they require only 29 inches from the ball coupler to where it attaches to the frame. This would make it impossible to attach unless I removed the storage box. Thanks for any advice that will help. I attached pictures.
asked by: Cameron F
Expert Reply:
Due to the fact that your trailer has a surge coupler, using a standard chain hanging weight distribution system is not recommended because the chains can actually prevent the coupler from compressing and actuating the trailer brakes.
A system like the Reese Steadi-Flex # RP66560 you referenced would work well for you if the total fully loaded and ready to tow tongue weight (trailer tongue weight plus weight of anything stowed behind rear axle in cargo area of tow vehicle) will be between 600 and 1200 lbs. If you click on the provided link, you can see a few methods of determining your fully loaded tongue weight.
The frame-mounted lift brackets included with the kit will mount between 24-30 inches rearward of the trailer ball,and will accommodate trailer frames that are up to 6 inches tall. If the height of your trailer frame (including that piece of angle iron on the bottom of the trailer frame) is 6 inches tall or less, this system would work very well for you.
You will need to add a properly sized ball to this system. Use # A-90 for a 2 inch or # 19286 for a 2-5/16 inch.
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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Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 12K GTW, 1.2K 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
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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