Will 6,000 Pound Fastway System Work for 2018 Sonic Venture 169VBH

Question:

I want to make sure Im estimating my weight correctly to purchase this e2 sway control hitch: FA94-00-0600. We have a 2018 Sonic Venture 169VBH, with GVWR 4000 lbs. The UVW is 2990 lbs. We are pulling it with a 2016 Chevy Suburban. This e2 Im looking at says GTW 6000 lbs and TW 400-600 lbs. Ive never weighed the RV loaded, and am hoping I can just use this information to buy the correct anti-sway e2. Any assistance you can provide is appreciated.

asked by: Rex M

Expert Reply:

When it comes to choosing the correct weight distribution hitch the most important factor is tongue weight. Ideally you want your loaded tongue weight, and you want to measure using a scale like the # e99044. We can, however, estimate based on the information you gave me.

Tongue weight is typically 10-15% of your trailer weight. At your GVWR of 4,000 lbs that would be 400-600 lbs. After looking up the 2018 Sonic Venture 169VBH it looks like the dry tongue weight is 410 lbs, so you should be able to use the # FA94-00-0600 without any issues.

You want to be somewhere in the middle of the tongue weight range on your WDH. Since the tongue weight for the Fastway is 400-600 lbs that will be perfect. I still recommend verifying this information or weighing your trailer to be sure. Since the hitch ball is sold separately you will also need the # EQ91-00-6080 for a 2" ball or the # EQ91-00-6100 for a 2-5/16" ball.

I have attached an installation video along with some helpful articles on weight distribution and tongue weight for your reference.