Recommended Weight Distribution System for a Minivan Pulling a Pop Up Camper
Question:
Hello, I have a 2006 toyota sienna. We tow a 2100 lb pop up camper. We have a curt hitch and air lifts from you all and the set up is pretty solid. But, I am considering a weight distrubution hitch. My issue though is ground clearance of the mechanism. Even now with air-lifts and new coil springs we still have to be careful with our hitch regarding ground clearance. Do you have any experience with my van type and WDH? Thanks
asked by: Michael T
Helpful Expert Reply:
I took a look online, the Curt Trailer Hitch item # C13105 you have on your Sienna is rated to be used with a weight distribution system. The best one for your 2,100 lbs pop up camper is going to be the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System item # EQ37040ET. This system works with trailers that have up to a 400 lbs tongue weight.
The Equal-i-zer system includes a 2" shank that can be inverted and used in the rise position. This will help to address your ground clearance concerns with using a weight distribution system. What also helps is this systems' bars connect to the side of the head assembly, rather than up into the bottom like round-bar systems. This has the bars sitting right below your trailer's tongue.
The Equal-i-zer item # EQ37040ET system has built in sway control that will keep your camper inline when you are going down the highway. The steel-on-steel friction helps to minimize sway caused by winds or sudden maneuvers.
I have attached a diagram below that will show you both positions this shank can be used in. The shank will look like an L for your set up.
I have linked a couple of installation and review videos below that will show you how to get this system set up.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 500 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 4,000 lbs GTW, 400 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 200 lbs
- 300 lbs
- Equal-i-zer
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