Recommended Weight Distribution System for 7,800 Pound Tritoon Boat Trailer

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Good evening. I have a 2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV and a 2021 Tahoe 27 Cascade Platinum Elite tri-toon with a 2 extension. The boat trailer has surge brakes. Trailer and boat weigh 7,800 lbs with fuel, equipment and supplies. I am looking at the Reese Pole-Tongue Adapter for Weight Distribution Systems - 14,000 lbs GTW, 1,400 lbs TW - RP58393 and Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 10K GTW, 1K TW - RP66559. I also need a 2 5/16” ball. Will this combination work to distribute the weight and reduce the sway? Other suggestions? Thank you.

asked by: Michael L

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It sounds like you have things pretty well figured out. The Reese Pole-Tongue Adapter for Weight Distribution Systems # RP58393 is the perfect solution for adding weight distribution to a pole-tongue trailer like yours. It won't matter if you mount it on top or below the trailer tongue, it can handle your 7,800 lb trailer.

The Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control # RP66559 is also compatible with this adapter. This weight distribution system is a great choice and will keep your vehicle level. It also has 4 points of sway control to keep your trailer in line. That being said, I do have a different suggestions. Sticking with the same style I recommend getting the # RP66560 instead.

Based on your 7,800 lbs you will have a tongue weight that is 780-1,170 lbs (10-15% of total trailer weight). The # RP66559 is only rated up to 1,000 lbs where the # RP66560 covers 600-1,200 lbs of tongue weight. This tongue weight range is more in line with what you have and should have you covered. Since you need a 2-5/16" ball and one is not included you can use the # 19286.

I recommend finding your tongue weight to be sure using a scale like the # e99044 or the bathroom scale method. When it comes to weight distribution you want your tongue weight to fall somewhere in the middle. If it isn't rated high enough it will be ineffective and if it is too high you will suffer a rigid ride and bouncy trailer.

I have attached some review videos along with a helpful article on how to determine your tongue weight for your reference.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 1

A weight distribution system would definitely help reduce the sway you're describing. When you tow a trailer with a standard, rear-mounted hitch, your trailer's tongue weight is transferred to the rear axle of your tow vehicle. This can weigh…

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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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Hey Frank, so the Blue Ox SwayPro weight distribution system you'd want is the part #BXW0750 which has a tongue weight range that matches what a 6,000 lb trailer would have.

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Accuracy is the most important thing when it comes to tongue weight scales in my opinion and convenience is a plus. The etrailer Tongue Weight Scale #e99044 is both. I have gotten my hands on this product and used it. One of my favorite things about…

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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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Absolutely our Tongue Weight Scale #e99044 will work perfectly with your travel trailer! Our scale has a 2,000 lb capacity which you may think that a 5,000 lb trailer would be too much for our scale, but it's actually an ideal size trailer. What…

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Hey Tom, you are on the right track. I checked out your 2023 Jayco Jay Flight 284 BHS and it does have an underslung coupler so the correct B and W Continuum weight distribution would be the part #BW88FR. An underslung coupler is basically one that…

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Thanks for the pictures! No, I am sorry Richard you can not. The B&W Continuum item #BW78FR only works with frames that are 5" and 6" tall. Instead, I recommend using the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control…

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The B&W Continuum #BW78FR and the Reese Strait-Line #RP66083 are both great systems. The B&W Continuum is going to be easier to set up, but as far as sway control goes, I definitely have to give the edge to the Reese Strait-Line. The…

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