Weight Distribution System Recommendation for a 19 foot Travel Trailer

Question:

I have a 19foot travel trailer and its a gvwr of 3500 lbs. I was wondering what weight distribution hitch would be recommended. Thanks

asked by: Jeffrey M

Expert Reply:

The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow, this figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached an FAQ on determining tongue weight for you to check out as well.

Typically tongue weight is 10-15 percent of the total trailer weight. For your trailer at 3,500 lbs that would put you at 525 lbs of tongue weight.

For a system rated for that tongue weight I would recommend the Reese Weight Distribution System w Shank - Trunnion Bar # RP66541 as this system is rated for tongue weights of 400-800 lbs. For a ball to go with this system I would recommend the part # 19286.

expert reply by: Jameson C