Weight Distribution System for Airstream that Weighs 9,500 lb

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what weight trunion bars should i get with a 9500 pound airstream being towed by a ford e350

asked by: John Y

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The Reese Strait Line system part # RP66084 would work well for a trailer like your Airstream that weighs 9,500 lbs. This has a tongue weight range of 600-1,200 lbs and has best sway control at fight sway before it starts. Typically a trailer's tongue weight is 10-15 percent of the total trailer weight this would work great or what you have.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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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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If the 896 pound tongue weight that you mentioned is before the trailer is even loaded then I cannot recommend pulling it with your 2007 Ford Expedition even when using a weight distribution system. You are correct that a properly rated weight…

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For your 2017 Forest River Sandstorm 180SLC, I recommend the Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW #RP66084. This system is rated for total tongue weight (loaded trailer tongue weight and…

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I recommend using the Strait-Line Weight Distribution System #RP66084 for towing your 2021 Keystone Springdale 260BH. This hitch is rated for tongue weights of 600-1,200lbs, your Springdale comes from the factory at 510lbs dry. Once propane a battery…

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Since your dry tongue weight is a bit more than 10% of total weight, we will assume the same for loaded and estimate that you have a 900 pound tongue weight loaded. I prefer the pro-active, dual cam sway control systems to the reactive friction…

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I love the fact you are taking the potential need for a weight distribution system seriously and the first thing I'd like to note is that a weight distribution system is strongly recommended if your trailer weight (GTW) is more than 50% of your…

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This is a pretty common issue with aluminum frames so we definitely have a options available for you. With that being said, the 8 inch frame height will make things a bit more difficult, but not impossible. First, the Curt TruTrack Weight…

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The most your trailer could safely ever weigh is 6,000 lbs according to the specs I found on your Lance 2185. This is under the weight capacity of your truck but a weight distribution system would be a very wise choice to help you tow safer. The best…

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Since you have a V-nose trailer you'd need bolt on chain hanger brackets on your trailer which we have with the part #RP58305. Once those are installed you could use the Strait Line part #RP66084 which is the correct system for your tongue…

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If your 251VRK travel trailer's tongue weight is only 630 lbs you would definitely not want a sway control system that is rated for a 1,200 lbs tongue weight. This will you give you a very rigid and stiff ride that would be extremely…

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If your old axles have a 5 bolt brake flange the assemblies like Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-105 or Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Right Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-106 will…

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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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