Recommended Weight Distribution/Sway Control Hitch for 2022 GeoPro G19FBS?

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I am interested in purchasing a weight/sway control hitch to be used on my 2017 Nissan Frontier King Cab 4L V-6 that will be towing a 2022 Forest River Rockwood GeoPro G19FBS camper trailer. I noticed the Reese and am familiar with its reputation from way back when my Dad had one towing our little 60s Shasta trailer with an Oldsmobile sedan. I suppose that these hitches have come a long way in 50 years but its nice to know that they were one of the first to make them. Could you recommend the appropriate Reese or other brands equivalent hitch system to marry my truck to my camper trailer given the weights and capacities please? And in your opinion, the best suited for my particular setup? Nissan Max Tow Weight = $6500 Rockwood GeoPro G19FBS = UVW 3375 Lbs. CCC = 1104 Lbs. Hitch Weight = 479 Lbs. Length 20foot 8

asked by: Tracy D

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You'd choose the correct weight distribution/sway control system based on the fully loaded and ready to tow tongue weight of your 2022 Rockwood GeoPro which would range from about 450 to 650 lbs. I'll link to a help article that explains how to determine this, but it's just about certain that your loaded tongue weight would be below 800 lbs.

If you determine that the as-towed tongue weight is between 500-1000 lbs, I'd recommend the Reese Steadi-Flex, part # RP66559. The 2-5/16 inch trailer ball is sold separately as part # 19286. The system will level the ride height between the front and rear truck axle and will do an excellent job of keeping the trailer on track behind the tow vehicle.

If the loaded tongue weight is between 400-600 lbs, go with the lower-rated system, part # RP66558.

I'll link to a video showing a typical installation/setup which you'll find helpful.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

The instructions for the discontinued Reese SC Weight Distribution System 66153 state on page 2 that the lock nut should be torqued to 120 ft/lbs. You shouldn't be seeing the brackets bending at all which leads me to believe that you may…

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For your 2009 Honda Ridgeline, I recommend the K-Source Universal Dual Lens Towing Mirrors - Clip On - Pair #KS3990. These mirrors are a fit for your vehicle. They will mount to the factory mirrors using ratcheting rubber straps and sliding clips.…

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For a 5000-lb travel trailer with tongue weight (TW) of 450-lbs you can use a weight distribution/sway control system such as the Equal-i-zer 4-Point Weight Distribution System #EQ37060ET which works effectively over a range of trailer TW from 200-…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Hey Travis, congrats on the new 2024 Jayco Flight 284BHS! Your travel trailer looks to have a GVWR of 7,950 lbs so I recommend going with the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution w/ 4-Point Sway Control #EQ37121ET and pairing it with the Shank…

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An underslung trailer coupler is one that attaches to the bottom of the trailer frame and an overslung one is one that attaches to the top of the frame. The Replacement Head for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Systems part #BXW4011 is for…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Weight distribution works to distribute the tongue weight of a trailer up to the front axle of the tow vehicle so that it will sit more level and handle/brake better. That being said the systems do not "reduce" tongue weight or allow you to…

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On the Nissan Frontier and other Nissan vehicles, if the vehicle did not come with a factory tow package it will not have a functioning wiring harness even if one, like #118263, is added. There will be relays that will need to be inserted to make the…

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Hi Rene; I'm sure it's frustrating to have the mirror fall off, and while there are only universal towing mirrors for your 2016 Nissan Frontier, there are better ones than the clamp-on (which I also do not like). I would definitely go with…

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For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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