Recommended Weight Distribution System for a 7,000 lbs 2022 Sportsmen 241RKSE Travel Trailer

Question:

Tow vehicle is F150 with max tow package of 13k lbs. We just bought a 2022 Sportsman 241rkse. Dry weight is 5300lbs and TW is 550lbs. Max GVWR of the trailer is 7000lbs. What size of weight distribution hitch would be appropriate?

asked by: Sam

Expert Reply:

Congrats on the new trailer! Weight distribution systems are selected off of tongue weight which is somewhere between 10% and 15% of your trailer's total weight. This would put your 7,000 lbs Sportsman trailer's tongue weight between 700 lbs to 1,050 lbs. I recommend the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control item # FA94-00-1000. This system has a tongue weight range of 600 lbs - 1,000 lbs which is perfect for your trailer.

The Fastway e2 has built in sway control that will help keep your trailer in line with your F-150 when you are going down the highway and get passed by a semi or make a sudden move. This system includes a 2" shank but not a hitch ball. Depending on your coupler size you will either need a 2" Hitch Ball item # A-90 or a 2-5/16" hitch ball item # C40030.

I have linked an installation video below. Feel free to email me directly if you have any additional questions.

expert reply by: Jerred H