Weight Distribution Recommendation for a 6,500 - 7,200 lb Travel Trailer
Question:
TT newbie looking to buy a new RV. TV is a 2006 Chevy 1500 4X4 5.3 liter tow package 6700 lbs GVWR. TC is 7500lbs with GCVW is 13000lbs. Looking at Jayco or Keystone 27-29 foot DW approximately 5100-5400 GVWR 6500- 7200lbs. Hitch weight...450- 550 lbs. I know Im bumping the edge but buying another truck is 3 years down the road. Nothing long planned yet, no mountains. Recommendations for a good WD hitch???
asked by: Chad K
Expert Reply:
I recommend picking up the Strait-Line Weight Distribution System # RP66084 with the 2" Hitch Ball # A-90 or the 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # 19286 because it has a wide tongue weight range of 600 lbs - 1,200 lbs so it can accommodate your trailer and a future upgrade, plus the Strait-Line has arguably the best sway control on the market.
The initial setup of this weight distribution system is a bit of a process but once it's installed it will make towing your trailer much more smooth than without it.
Attached is a review video for you to check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-5/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- CURT
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Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - 7-Hole Shank - 6K GTW, 600 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 300 lbs
- 400 lbs
- 500 lbs
- Blue Ox
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