Recommended Replacement Trailer Hitch for a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Towing a 2019 Airstream Bambi
Question:
Good evening. My 19’ Bambi Airstream came with an equalizer hitch. Our tow vehicle is a 2023 VW Atlas rated for 5000 lbs. I just read online not to use a weight distribution hitch with a VW Atlas because it’s unibody. Do you know anything about that? Thanks
asked by: Fred V
Expert Reply:
I have not heard anything about that, personally. As long as your Volkswagen Atlas is using a hitch that is rated for use with a WDS like the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76176 then you'll be fine.
When using a WDS like the Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution w Sway Control # RE94FR this hitch has a maximum gross trailer weight rating of 6,000 lbs and a max tongue weight of 900 lbs.
Products Referenced in This Question
Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution w Sway Control - Round Bar - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- 500 lbs
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- Reese
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class IV
- 900 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 6000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 900 lbs WD TW
- Completely Hidden
- Draw-Tite
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