Recommended Weight Distribution/Sway Control System for Airstream Bambi 16 Travel Trailer
Question:
I just bought a 2022 Ram 1500 5.7 L hemi and will be towing an airstream bambi 16 trailer. Which WD hitch would be the best option for me?
asked by: Chase Y
Helpful Expert Reply:
According to my research, the tongue weight of your Airstream Bambi 16 will be between 450-500 lbs.
Since travel trailers are pretty susceptible to trailer sway caused by crosswinds and turbulence caused by passing traffic, I'd highly recommend using a weight distribution system that utilized a sway control component. I really like the Fastway e2 system, such as the # FA92-00-0600 which is rated for trailers with tongue weights ranging from 250-600 lbs. Your Airstream Bambi definitely falls well within that range.
The system doesn't include the trailer ball, so you'll need # A-90 for a 2 inch ball or # 19286 for a 2-5/16 inch trailer ball. You will also need a 1-7/8 inch thin wall socket to install the ball. If you don't have one or can't borrow one, we offer them as part # EQ70-00-4800.
I'll link to a video showing how to set up and install the system I recommended.
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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Thin Walled Socket for Equal-i-zer Hitches
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Tools
- Socket
- Equal-i-zer
- Equal-i-zer
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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 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
- 400 lbs
- 500 lbs
- Fastway
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Curt Weight Distribution Shank for 2-1/2" Hitches - 6-3/4" Rise - 3-1/4" Drop
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Shanks
- 1500 lbs TW
- 15000 lbs GTW
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Round - 3 Inch Drop
- Trunnion - 2 Inch Drop
- Round - 6 Inch Rise
- Trunnion - 6 Inch Rise
- CURT
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