Weight Distribution for a 2012 Rockwood Windjammer and 2006 Ford F-250  

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It looks like the 2012 Rockwood Windjammer you have has a weight of about 7,000 pounds. Typically tongue weight is 10 to 15 percent of the gross trailer weight.

To choose a weight distribution system you will need to go by the total tongue weight of the set up. This is calculated by taking the tongue weight of the trailer, when loaded and ready to tow, and adding to that the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle.

If the total tongue weight ends up being between 600 and 1,200 pounds, I recommend using Reese Strait-Line system # RP66084. This system also comes with dual-cam sway control which is a proactive system that stops sway before it starts. I have linked a video showing how the system works.

The system does include a shank that has a maximum 1-1/4 inch drop or 6-1/2 inch rise. Other shanks are available separately if more rise or drop is needed. You would just need to add a ball to this system using # A-90 for a 2 inch or # 19286 for a 2-5/16 inch.

expert reply by: Michael H

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