Weight Distribution System For 6200 Pound Winnebago With 700 Pound Tongue Weight

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Shopping for a weight distribution hitch for our new Winnebago at 6200lbs and tongue weight of 700lbs. 20 hitches popped up. which is most recommended?

asked by: William B

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Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - 7-Hole Shank - 8K GTW, 800 lbs TW # BLU47FR.

This unit will give you the best of both worlds. It will handle your weight distribution issues and provide nice anti-sway capabilities.

expert reply by: David B

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Answer 1

The ProPride 3P Weight Distribution Hitch w/ Sway Control #PR47QR works for a tongue weight of 850-1,400 lbs. Unfortunately you would already be over this tongue weight capacity before you even loaded the trailer. When it comes to choosing a weight…

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Answer 2

Thank you for the kind words and for reaching out! You are correct that neither Air Lift or Firestone (Ride-Rite) make an air bag kit for your 2022 GMC Yukon at this time (December 2022) but that's actually okay because a weight distribution…

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Answer 3

For your 700 lb tongue weight, the weight distribution system I recommend is the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Round - 10,000 lbs GTW - Without Shank #FA94-00-1033. You will also need the 2 inch ball #A-90 or the 2-5/16…

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Answer 4

Using a weight distribution system is a good way to maximize towing safety. A weight distribution system transfers the load at the rear of the vehicle to all of the axles of the vehicle and the trailer. With the load distributed to all of the axles…

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Answer 5

The Reese Titan Weight Dist Shank - Trunnion Only - 5-3/4" Drop, 8-1/4" Rise - 1,700 lbs TW #RP54977 is a fit for your system. The Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Shank for 2-1/2" Hitches - 9" Long - 9 Hole Adjustment…

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Answer 6

The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch #BWRVK3700 that you referenced, which is confirmed to fit your 2018 Chevy Silverado 3500 with the factory puck system, is indeed compatible with the Reese 5th Airborne Sidewinder Pin Boxes. Unlike the…

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Answer 7

From what we have learned what you have been told by Reese is correct. There are 2 different B and W Companion 5th wheel trailer hitches. One of them just mounts in a gooseneck ball hole. The other one is designed only for the Ram OEM pucks in the…

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Answer 8

Only certain B&W Companion 5th wheel trailer hitches are compatible with Sidewinder pin boxes like the RP61412. Basically if it is a Companion that mounts in the 4 pucks of a factory prep package then it can be used with a Sidewinder. But if the…

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Answer 9

The tallest fifth wheel hitch we offer for a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with factory prep package is the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch part #BWRVK3700. The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch has an adjustable hitch height from…

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Answer 10

Yes, the Custom Wedge #SWW-06 is the correct one to use with your B&W Companion 5th wheel hitch. The universal wedge supplied with the pin box will not provide the same precise fit as this custom one that is made specifically for B&W 5th…

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Answer 11

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 12

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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