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How To Pick Out a Weight Distribution System for a 2006 Grand Cherokee Towing 31 ft Trailer  

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i own a 2006 jeep grand cherokee 4.7L v8. i will be towing a trailer with a dry weight of 4842 lbs and tongue weight of 585 lbs and tongue to bumper length of 31 feet. gvwr of the trailer is 7000lbs. would you recommend 750lbs or 1000lbs tongue weight set up for weight distribution. i like the set up of the blue ox sway pro. would this set up work for what i need or would you recommend a different one??? thanks

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The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup. You should note that this figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached an FAQ article on determining tongue weight for you to check out.

If you determine that your loaded tongue weight is under 750 lbs then the # BWX0750 would work well for you. I would imagine though that you would need the higher capacity of the # BXW1000.

I attached an FAQ on weight distribution systems for you to check out also.

If you need a 2-5/16 inch hitch ball you would want part # 19286, for a 2 inch ball you would want part # A-90.

Lastly, you want to consult the owners manual of your 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee to be sure you are not exceeding the towing capacities for your vehicle.

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