Recommended Weight Distribution System for 5000 lb Starcraft Launch Travel Trailer

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I have a 2013 Toyota Tacoma with tow package capable up to 6500 lbs. Ive pulled boats and other trailers up to approx 1700 lbs with little sway. Just recently purchased a camper with gross vehicle weight of 5000 lbs but actual weight is 3250 lbs empty. The trailer has tandem tires with electric brakes. With a tongue weight at 10 or 325 lbs and estimated weight of 200 - 300 lbs for hitch and cargo behind rear tires in truck do you think I need a load leveling anti sway hitch? if so what hitch do you recommend?

asked by: Robb

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When the weight of the trailer gets to the point where it is greater than 50% of the weight of the vehicle towing it, we recommend using a weight distribution system. Since you have a camper which has tall sides on it that can act like a sail when buffeted by crosswinds or turbulence from passing traffic, you really should choose a system with an integrated sway control component.

From the information you supplied (thanks for that, by the way), you're dealing with a maximum tongue weight of just over 600 lbs. The Reese Pro round bar system, part # RE94FR which covers trailer tongue weights from 400-800 lbs would be absolutely perfect for your smaller camper. It'll provide effective weight distribution which will eliminate the sag in your rear suspension along with sway control that's effective on mild to moderate trailer sway. The system includes a pre-installed 2-5/16 inch trailer ball.

I've linked to a product description video featuring the system I recommended.

expert reply by: Mike L

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We don't have a combo of the Curt Hitch Ball #C40008 and Curt Ball Mount #C45340. The ball mount is extremely heavy-duty, rated up to 17,000 pounds. I think it's safe to assume you don't have a torque wrench rated up to 450…

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I would be happy to clear this up for you! The Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution w Sway Control #RE94FR you were looking at does have friction sway control built in to it so it does limit sway as it is. With that said its built in sway…

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The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached…

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The most value for a weight distribution system that would work great for the weight of your Airstream RB16 Caravel would be the Reese Pro Round Bar kit part #RE94FR. This has a tongue weight rating of 400-800 lbs and also comes with a hitch ball so…

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The Reese weight distribution system part #RE94FR is the best value for your Rockwood Geo 19FD and would be what I would go with if I were you. It's just as effective as the Fastway e2 part #FA94-00-0600 but at a much better price.

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Hopefully your Cayenne has a higher tongue weight rating than what you listed when used with a weight distribution system. Otherwise there is not safe way I can recommend you tow a trailer that exceeds it's towing capacities. The best way to pick…

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Trailer connector #HM40975 that you purchased is meant as a replacement for a 2014 Porsche Cayenne that came with a factory 7-Way trailer connector. If yours did not then it will have to be hardwired in. The first part you will need is harness…

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If your 251VRK travel trailer's tongue weight is only 630 lbs you would definitely not want a sway control system that is rated for a 1,200 lbs tongue weight. This will you give you a very rigid and stiff ride that would be extremely…

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I would be happy to help! First the Curt MV Weight Distribution Hitch #C17050 you were looking at would be a bit stiff with the 440lb tongue weight you mentioned for your 16' Airstream, but is that figure what Airstream lists as the tongue…

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My personal favorite Weight Distribution (WD) systems are the Reese Strait-Line because they are one of the few systems that actually fight sway before it starts instead of correcting it after it has initiated. You want to choose a WD system with a…

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The best way to pick out a weight distribution system for your 2014 Ram 1500 is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight including the weight of any cargo behind the rear vehicle axle. Since your unloaded tongue weight is 446 lbs the Strait Line…

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The benefits of an Equal-I-zer hitch over the e2 is primarily the improved 4-point sway control of the Equal-I-zer. The 4-point sway control utilizes steel on steel friction at the arms as well as in the hitch head to stop sway. The e2's 2-point…

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