Weight Distribution Sway Control System Suggestion for 4500 lb Dry Weight Travel Trailer

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Hello, Im looking for suggestion for a weight distribution system for my truck and RV setup. Im looking at the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Trunnion system - Item # FA92-00-0600. Im open to other suggestions as well. My truck is a 2018 Ford F-150 and RV specs are: Hitch Weight:495 lb. UVW: 4547 lb. Thanks!

asked by: Jeremy S

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In order to determine the rating of the weight distribution system you need, you'll need to determine the trailer's tongue weight when it's fully loaded and ready to tow. To that weight, you'll also want to add the weight of anything carried in the truck bed behind the rear truck axle. This combined weight is what you'll use to choose your system.

There are a few ways to determine the trailer tongue weight, I'll link to an article that shows a few ways to accomplish this, but the easiest way would be to use a tongue weight scale like the etrailer, part # e99044.

The Fastway # FA92-00-0600 you'd looked at is rated for tongue weights between 250-600 lbs. If you find that your as-towed tongue weight is over 600 lbs, the # FA92-00-0800 which is rated for 400-800 lbs of tongue weight would be a better choice for you. Both Fastway systems include the weight distributing shank, but the trailer ball is sold separately. For a 2 inch ball, use part # A-90 or # 19286 for a 2-5/16 inch ball.

Fastway W/D systems work great for mild to moderate trailer sway, but if the sway is severe, I'd recommend the Equal-i-zer system instead because of its more effective sway control component. If your tongue weight figure is below 600 lbs, the Equal-i-zer # EQ37060ET which includes the 2 inch ball is what I'd recommend. For tongue weights between 600-1000 lbs, use # EQ37100ET which includes the 2-5/16 inch ball.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

To determine if you need rise, you will measure from the inside top of the receiver on your vehicle and then from the ground to the bottom of the coupler on the trailer. This should be done on as level a surface as possible. The difference will tell…

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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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Long story short, the #RE94FR DOES provide sway control. The Reese 49912 Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution which we offer as part #RE94FR offers effective weight distribution for trailers with tongue weights ranging from 400-800 lbs and offers…

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With most weight distribution systems (including this Reese kit part #RE94FR), you can back up with the spring bars connected as long as you are backing up mostly straight, but if you are going to angle the trailer and tow vehicle sharply you need to…

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When choosing the best weight distribution system for your trailer you will want your total tongue weight (TTW) which is composed of the loaded ready to tow weight of the trailer by any cargo stored behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle to fall in…

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Unless you plan on adding over 150 lbs in the bed of your 2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty I recommend going with the Fastway e2 #FA92-00-0600 as the Tongue Weight (TW) capacity of 600 lbs is a good spot to be at. Even though the e2 #FA92-00-0800 system…

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The most important thing to consider when picking out a weight distribution system is the total tongue weight of your setup. This number includes the loaded tongue weight of the trailer (as if it's ready for a trip) along with any added cargo…

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The frame brackets of the Reese weight distribution system part #RE94FR can fit frame heights of up to 8 inches. There isn't a minimum listed since you could always use a metal spacer to take up extra room as needed if the frame height was…

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When choosing the weight distribution system that will suit your needs best, you want to try and get your loaded tongue weight as close to the middle of the system's capacities as possible. A system with too little capacity will be ineffectual…

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From the weights you provided, I would actually suggest the Fastway e2 #FA92-00-0800. This will have a maximum tongue weight of 800 pounds and a minimum tongue weight of 400 pounds. What you really want to do to get the correct weight distribution…

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You will want to go with a higher capacity weight distribution system. For a system to be effective you want the tongue weight of the trailer to fall right into the middle of the tongue weight range of the system. Your 610 lbs of tongue weight is…

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While your Grand Design Imagine 21BHE is lighter weight it does weigh more than half the weight of your tow vehicle so a weight distribution system will be a great idea and I would recommend you go with one. You'll have better ride quality,…

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Weight Distribution Sway Control System Suggestion for 4500 lb Dry Weight Travel Trailer

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