Does a Weight Distribution System Change My Actual Tongue Weight?  

It is true that a weight distribution hitch like the #RP66084 will transfer some weight to the front axle but there is no exact way to know this without trying to measure it on a scale. 20-30% is probably a good guess but we can't say for…

Unless there is a second, higher towing capacity for your 2005 Chevy Equinox when used with a weight distribution system there is no way to tow above the towing capacities of a vehicle. Check the hitch on your vehicle to see if there is a different…

If the total tongue weight of your set up is 1,000 pounds when loaded and ready to tow then you would need to go with a weight distribution system that puts that tongue weight in the middle of a system's range. So in this case, between a…

The goal of a weight distribution system is to more evenly distribute the trailer tongue weight to all axles of the tow vehicle and trailer. You also want the rig to be level. Ride hide after a trailer is coupled and the weight distribution spring…

If your trailer GVWR is 9,250 lbs and your 2016 Toyota Tundra is equipped and has a trailer hitch that can tow up to 9,400 lbs then you should be just fine with that setup. I do recommend trying to keep from loading your trailer to the GVWR though…

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…

The best weight distribution systems with sway control that we offer are the Reese Strait-Line systems, such as the #RP66084 that you referenced. The Strait-Line weight distribution systems use the dual cam type of sway control which is a proactive…

If you have the spring bar tension set up too high you can see ride issues. Typically it's a very harsh ride quality but sway is possible too. The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of…

Weight distribution works to distribute the tongue weight of a trailer up to the front axle of the tow vehicle so that it will sit more level and handle/brake better. That being said the systems do not "reduce" tongue weight or allow you to…

The Strait-Line Weight Distribution (WD) System w Sway Control #RP66084 is actually an excellent option for your setup because it has a tongue weight (TW) range of 600 lbs - 1,200 lbs. The only other thing you need to complete your towing setup is a…

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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…