Will 800/8,000 lb Reese Pro Round Bar WDH Be Too Much for 2021 Salem FSX 167RBK

Question:

Will this hitch be too heavy for a 2020 ford ranger pulling a 2021 forest river salem fsx 167rbkx. Uvw is about 3100 on this camper. Thank you!

asked by: Robert S

Expert Reply:

Hi Robert; the Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution w Sway Control # RE94FR might work for your setup. The dry hitch weight of the 2021 Salem FSX 167RBK is 350 lbs so once you throw batteries and propane on there and it will likely be at the low end of the 400 lbs - 800 lb tongue weight range. Add in some gear plus the weight of whatever is behind the rear axle of your 2020 Ford Ranger and you will get a little closer to the middle of the range.

However, I still say the # RE34FR we talked about a year ago would be the better choice. With a tongue weight range of 200-600 lbs you are more likely to fall in the middle which is where you want to be. Even if you loaded your trailer to the max it would be around 577 lbs of tongue weight so you wouldn't be going over. Just like before, I recommend using a tongue weight scale like # e99044 so you know the weight of your loaded setup to make the best choice.

expert reply by: Robin H