Weight Distribution Recommendation for a 2008 Kia Sedona and Trailer with 250 Pounds Tongue Weight

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I have a 2008 Kia Sedona and just picked up a 2480 lb travel trailer. We did have alot of bobing on our first ride home with it and we do have about 2 inches of sag on the back end. I was wondering which you would recommend, getting the weight distribution hitch with sway control, and which one if so? 250lb tongue weight on a 350 lb rated v-5 hitch. Or would getting the Timbren upgrade be a better option?

asked by: Jenna

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It looks like all of the trailer hitches for the 2008 Kia Sedona are rated for use with weight distribution (check the vehicle owners manual to make sure the van is also rated for weight distribution) so I recommend going with it since weight distribution is the best option.

Given the low tongue weight of the trailer you can get a system rated for 200 to 600 pounds of tongue weight like # RP66540. You probably will not have much sway issues but you can add a friction sway bar # 83660 should you need it.

You will just need a properly sized ball for the trailer coupler. Use # A-90 for a 2 inch or # 19286 for a 2-5/16 inch. I have included a link to our FAQ article on weight distribution and sway control for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

When choosing a weight distribution system and sway control you will want to use one that has a tongue weight capacity range that encompasses your trailer tongue weight when loaded and ready to tow plus the weight of any gear loaded in the tow…

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Answer 2

The Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution Hitch, #RP66073, has a tongue weight capacity of between 400 lbs. and 800 lbs. so it is at the upper end of the weight that you will be carrying. The drawback to this is that it may produce a slightly…

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The best weight distribution system will be the Strait Line part #RP66082 which has a tongue weight range of 200-600 lbs (ideal for your trailer) and has the only sway control that works to prevent sway before it starts. Ideally you want the tongue…

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Answer 4

The weight of the weight distribution hitch will actually not count towards the tongue weight of your trailer. So when you use the #BXW0356 you were looking at its 100lbs will not take away from the 350lb tongue weight rating of the trailer hitch…

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Answer 5

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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To tow your trailer that uses an RV style 7-way blade style connector with your semi that has a 7-pin connector, you need to construct an adapter that will also combine the brake signal into the right and left directional signal pins. This can be…

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Answer 7

The only way you could power interior dome lights on a trailer without it being connected to a tow vehicle would be to power the lights with a battery like a breakaway battery. How you choose to wire up the batteries will in the end be up to you, but…

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Answer 8

You will need the Red LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-52 or Amber LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-51 for your 2018 Forest River Sunseeker motorhome. These lenses have the same Top Command SAE-AP2-16 markings on the…

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Answer 9

The 7290 that you see is a casting number. It is found on AL-KO hubs that fit #99 spindles. I found that the bearings used are #28580 which would be the inner bearing and #25580 which would be the outer bearing. For the seal use #91030.

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Answer 10

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 11

I have a solution for you, but we do not carry Glo-Brite lights, so replacing it with the same brand will not be something I can offer you. Instead, to replace your Glo-Brite 9852-88, I recommend using the Optronics LED Trailer Tail Light #STL72RB.…

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Answer 12

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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