Top 20 Most Popular Dodge Dakota Weight Distributionschange vehicle

#1Pro Series Weight Distribution System w Friction Sway Control - Round - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW

Rating:
67 reviews

PS49903

Retail:$428.02

Price:$257.95

Product Summary:

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WD With Sway Control
Electric Brake Compatible
Bar-Style Friction
Round Bars

Product Specs:

Includes Shank
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Up to 10000 lbs GTW
800 lbs
900 lbs
Pro Series

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Questions from Dodge Dakota owners about this product

• Recommended Weight Distribution System for 2003 Dodge Dakota Towing 5000lb Thor Wanderer
  
• Weight distribution systems are classified by the range of trailer tongue weights they can handle. An important first step is determining your actual trailer tongue weight when it is fully loaded and ready to tow. I will link you to an FAQ article that explains a few ways to do this. At a maximum trailer weight of around 5000 lbs, the tongue weight is typically 10-15 percent of the trailer weight, which gives a range of 500 to 750 lbs. The weight of anything stowed behind your rear truck axle
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#2Pro Series Trunnion Style Weight Distribution Kit with Shank, 800 lbs TW / 10,000 lbs GTW

Rating:
1 reviews

49586

Retail:$456.39

Price:$314.95

Product Summary:

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WD Only
Electric Brake Compatible
Trunnion-Style Bars

Product Specs:

Includes Shank
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Up to 10000 lbs GTW
500 lbs
600 lbs
700 lbs
Pro Series

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Questions from Dodge Dakota owners about this product

• Round Bar or Trunnion Style Weight Distribution System Recommendation for a 2010 Dodge Dakota
  
• Yes, the Pro Series Trunnion Style Weight Distribution Kit, item # 49586, can also be used for your trailer with 500 lb tongue weight and 3,000 lb gross trailer weight. The difference between the Trunnion style system and the round bar style is that the trunnion style is the attachment system at the weight distribution head. I would choose the trunnion style system, because this system is easier to hook up, and provides a bit more ground clearance at the rear of the vehicle. The trunnion styl
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• Spring Bar Length in the Pro Series Weight Distribution Kit for Installation on a Pop-Up Camper
  
• Yes, we have solutions for attaching the chain hanger brackets to a trailer frame that has LP bottles and battery box trays mounted on the frame. First, if the space you have is at least 5-3/4 inches wide at 29 inches on center on your trailer frame, you would be able to use the tip up brackets that are included in the Pro Series Trunnion Style Weight Distribution Kit, # 49586. I added dimensions to a photo showing the measurements of the spring bar and tip up bracket for you, the center of
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#3Reese Weight Distribution System w Shank - Trunnion Bar - 10,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW

Rating:
4 reviews

RP66541

Retail:$702.19

Price:$412.95

Product Summary:

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WD Only
Electric Brake Compatible
Trunnion-Style Bars

Product Specs:

Includes Shank
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Up to 10000 lbs GTW
500 lbs
600 lbs
700 lbs
Reese

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#4Pro Series RB2 Round Bar Weight Distribution Kit with Shank, 600 lbs TW / 10,000 lbs GTW

49568

Retail:$444.11

Price:$309.95

Product Summary:

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WD Only
Electric Brake Compatible
Round Bars

Product Specs:

Includes Shank
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Up to 10000 lbs GTW
300 lbs
400 lbs
500 lbs
Pro Series

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#5Pro Series RB2 Round Bar Weight Distribution Kit with Shank, 1,200 lbs TW / 12,000 lbs GTW

Rating:
10 reviews

49570

Retail:$444.11

Price:$309.95

Product Summary:

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WD Only
Electric Brake Compatible
Round Bars

Product Specs:

Includes Shank
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Up to 12000 lbs GTW
700 lbs
800 lbs
900 lbs
1000 lbs
1100 lbs
Pro Series

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Questions from Dodge Dakota owners about this product

• How to Choose the Correct Weight Distribution Kit for a Starcraft TravelStar Hybrid Trailer
  
• The trailer GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) and GTW (gross tongue weight) are the best indicators for selecting the proper weight distribution system for your setup. With GVWR of 4,400 lbs and GTW of 455 lbs, I would recommend the Pro Series RB2 Round Bar Weight Distribution Kit with Shank, # 49568. This setup allows for GTW up to 600 lbs and GVWR of up to 10,000 lbs so you will be adequately covered for weight capacity and safety. The 1200 lb GTW and 12,000 lb GVWR rating of the # 495
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#6Curt Friction Style Sway Control System

Rating:
6 reviews

17200

Retail:$77.49

Price:$46.49

Product Summary:

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Sway Control Only
Electric Brake Compatible
Bar-Style Friction

Product Specs:

Shank Not Included
Curt

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#7Pro Series Friction Sway Control Kit - Economy - by Draw-Tite, Reese and Hidden Hitch

Rating:
23 reviews

83660

Price:$54.95

Product Summary:

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Sway Control Only
Electric Brake Compatible
Bar-Style Friction

Product Specs:

Shank Not Included
Pro Series

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Questions from Dodge Dakota owners about this product

• Weight Distribution System for 2004 Dodge Dakota Towing 5000 GTW Trailer
  
• If you have confirmed that the fully loaded and ready to tow tongue weight of the trailer in question is a maximum of 500 lbs, I would recommend the Reese Trunnion Bar Weight Distribution System, part # RP66540. Be sure that anything stowed in the bed of the truck behind the rear axle is added into that tongue weight figure. This system is recommended for trailers with tongue weights ranging from 200-600 lbs, and should work perfectly for your 5000 lb trailer. The weight distributing shank is
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#8Strait-Line Weight Distribution w Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW

Rating:
5 reviews

RP66074

Retail:$842.96

Price:$485.66

Product Summary:

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WD With Sway Control
Electric Brake Compatible
Dual Cam
Trunnion-Style Bars

Product Specs:

Shank Not Included
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Up to 12000 lbs GTW
700 lbs
800 lbs
900 lbs
1000 lbs
1100 lbs
Reese

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Questions from Dodge Dakota owners about this product

• Installing and Adjusting Weight Distribution Head and Spring Bars for a Camper Trailer
  
• You will want the camper level, and install the head unit onto the weight distribution shank so that the trailer ball is about 1-2 inches higher than the coupler of the trailer, to compensate for sag. Once the trailer is hitched and the chains on the system are under tension, the trailer should be level. The spring bars should eliminate any squat or sag caused by the weight of the trailer. I will provide a link below to the installation instructions, which will run you through the whole pr
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#9Reese Dual Cam High-Performance Sway Control

Rating:
8 reviews

RP26002

Retail:$299.58

Price:$184.95

Product Summary:

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Sway Control Only
Electric Brake Compatible
Dual Cam

Product Specs:

Shank Not Included
Reese

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#10Reese Weight Distribution w/out Shank - Trunnion Bar - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW

Rating:
2 reviews

RP66022

Retail:$543.38

Price:$320.95

Product Summary:

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WD Only
Electric Brake Compatible
Trunnion-Style Bars

Product Specs:

Shank Not Included
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Up to 12000 lbs GTW
700 lbs
800 lbs
900 lbs
1000 lbs
1100 lbs
Reese

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#11Pro Series Weight Distribution System w/ Friction Sway Control - Round - 10,000 lbs GTW, 550 lbs TW

Rating:
7 reviews

PS49901

Retail:$428.02

Price:$257.95

Product Summary:

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WD With Sway Control
Electric Brake Compatible
Bar-Style Friction
Round Bars

Product Specs:

Includes Shank
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Up to 10000 lbs GTW
400 lbs
Pro Series

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#12Reese SC Weight Distribution System w Sway Control - Trunnion - 10,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW

Rating:
4 reviews

RP66151

Retail:$912.11

Price:$515.95

Product Summary:

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WD With Sway Control
Electric Brake Compatible
Surge Brake Compatible
2-Point Friction
Trunnion-Style Bars

Product Specs:

Includes Shank
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Up to 10000 lbs GTW
300 lbs
400 lbs
500 lbs
Reese

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#13Reese 350 Mini-Lite Weight Distribution System w Sway Control for Light-Duty, A-Frame Trailers

Rating:
1 reviews

RP66024

Retail:$540.59

Price:$386.95

Product Summary:

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WD With Sway Control
Electric Brake Compatible
Surge Brake Compatible
2-Point Friction
Trunnion-Style Bars

Product Specs:

Includes Shank
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Up to 3500 lbs GTW
200 lbs
300 lbs
Reese

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Questions from Dodge Dakota owners about this product

• Weight Distribution System Recommendation for a 2,900lb Trailer Towed by a 2001 Dodge Dakota
  
• When choosing a weight distribution system you will want one that has a tongue weight capacity range that encompasses the tongue weight of your trailer, loaded and ready to tow. This will also include the weight in the truck bed behind the rear axle as you have indicated. It is always better to go bigger than too small. Another benefit of going a little larger is that you are not as limited to what you can tow in the future. I recommend going with a system that is rated for 200 to 600 pounds
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#14Strait-Line Weight Distribution with Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 10,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW

Rating:
2 reviews

RP66073

Retail:$842.96

Price:$506.40

Product Summary:

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WD With Sway Control
Electric Brake Compatible
Dual Cam
Trunnion-Style Bars

Product Specs:

Shank Not Included
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Up to 10000 lbs GTW
500 lbs
600 lbs
700 lbs
Reese

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Questions from Dodge Dakota owners about this product

• Will Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution SnapUp Brackets Fit 5x1-3/4 Inch C Channel Trailer Frame
  
• The snap up brackets included in the Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution system will fit up to 2-1/4 inch wide channel frames. The height does not matter. As long as there is enough clearance up at the nose of the trailer frame, you should not have a problem. Sometimes propane tanks or lock boxes on the nose of the trailer will prevent the brackets from being installed in the proper location. The chains need to be vertical. The connection point of the chain on the spring bar should be directly
  view full answer...


• What Is Needed To Tow A 28 Foot Trailer With A 2005 Dodge Dakota V8 Club Cab
  
• On a 2005 Dodge Dakota the Draw-Tite Class III 2 Inch Hitch, part # 75251, will have a 5000 lb towing weight capacity and can be increased with the addition of a weight distribution system. The towing capacity of your Dodge Dakota is listed at 7000 lbs, so the towing capacity of your vehicle (7000 lbs) is what will be the maximum weight capacity you will be able to tow with an additional weight distribution system added to your hitch. You will want to verify the towing capacity of your vehicle b
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#15Friction Sway Control

Rating:
7 reviews

3400

Retail:$204.73

Price:$128.95

Product Summary:

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Sway Control Only
Electric Brake Compatible
Bar-Style Friction

Product Specs:

Shank Not Included
Draw-Tite

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#16Reese SC Weight Distribution System w Sway Control - Trunnion - 10,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW

Rating:
2 reviews

RP66153

Retail:$912.11

Price:$514.95

Product Summary:

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WD With Sway Control
Electric Brake Compatible
Surge Brake Compatible
2-Point Friction
Trunnion-Style Bars

Product Specs:

Includes Shank
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Up to 10000 lbs GTW
500 lbs
600 lbs
700 lbs
Reese

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Questions from Dodge Dakota owners about this product

• Do Not Exceed Vehicles Maximum Tow Rating
  
• If the owners manual lists the vehicle max tow rating is 4500 lbs, then I cannot recommend you exceed that figure. Does the vehicle have the factory installed hitch? If so, you might be able to gain more capacity if the sticker on the hitch lists a higher weight capacity with the use of a weight distribution system. Does the trailer have a surge coupler? I would recommend the Pro Series SC Weight Distribution System, item # RP66153. This system also includes an integrated trailer sway control s
  view full answer...


• Weight Distribution Recommendation for a 2007 Dodge Dakota Towing a Heartland 27RBS Travel Trailer
  
• First, to determine if the truck can handle the weight look no further than the owners manual for the truck. It will tell exactly what the truck is capable of. When choosing weight distribution you will need to go by the tongue weight of the trailer when loaded and ready to tow, see link, and then add the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. Tongue weight is typically 10 to 15 percent of the gross trailer weight so a 5,400 pounds you would be looking at 540 to 8
  view full answer...

#17Curt Trunnion Style Weight Distribution System with Shank, 600 lbs. TW, 10,000 lbs. GTW

17300

Retail:$491.66

Price:$295.00

Product Summary:

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WD Only
Electric Brake Compatible
Trunnion-Style Bars

Product Specs:

Includes Shank
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Up to 10000 lbs GTW
400 lbs
500 lbs
Curt

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#18Pro Series Trunnion Style Weight Distribution Kit with Shank, 1,200 lbs. TW / 12,000 lbs. GTW

Rating:
8 reviews

49587

Retail:$449.64

Price:$280.00

Product Summary:

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WD Only
Electric Brake Compatible
Trunnion-Style Bars

Product Specs:

Includes Shank
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Up to 10000 lbs GTW
700 lbs
800 lbs
900 lbs
1000 lbs
1100 lbs
Pro Series

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#19Reese Light-Duty Weight Distribution System - A-Frame - 4,000 lbs GTW, 400 TW

Rating:
3 reviews

RP66069

Retail:$636.26

Price:$454.95

Product Summary:

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WD Only
Electric Brake Compatible
Round Bars

Product Specs:

Includes Shank
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Up to 4000 lbs GTW
200 lbs
300 lbs
Reese

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#20Pro Series Weight Distribution System w/ Friction Sway Control - Round - 10,000 lbs GTW, 750 lbs TW

Rating:
9 reviews

PS49902

Retail:$428.02

Price:$257.95

Product Summary:

view all Weight Distribution
WD With Sway Control
Electric Brake Compatible
Bar-Style Friction
Round Bars

Product Specs:

Includes Shank
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Up to 10000 lbs GTW
600 lbs
Pro Series

more information      

Dodge Dakota Weight Distribution Questions

• Will Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution SnapUp Brackets Fit 5x1-3/4 Inch C Channel Trailer Frame
  
• The snap up brackets included in the Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution system will fit up to 2-1/4 inch wide channel frames. The height does not matter. As long as there is enough clearance up at the nose of the trailer frame, you should not have a problem. Sometimes propane tanks or lock boxes on the nose of the trailer will prevent the brackets from being installed in the proper location. The chains need to be vertical. The connection point of the chain on the spring bar should be directly
  view full answer...


• Do Not Exceed Vehicles Maximum Tow Rating
  
• If the owners manual lists the vehicle max tow rating is 4500 lbs, then I cannot recommend you exceed that figure. Does the vehicle have the factory installed hitch? If so, you might be able to gain more capacity if the sticker on the hitch lists a higher weight capacity with the use of a weight distribution system. Does the trailer have a surge coupler? I would recommend the Pro Series SC Weight Distribution System, item # RP66153. This system also includes an integrated trailer sway control s
  view full answer...


• How to Choose the Correct Weight Distribution Kit for a Starcraft TravelStar Hybrid Trailer
  
• The trailer GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) and GTW (gross tongue weight) are the best indicators for selecting the proper weight distribution system for your setup. With GVWR of 4,400 lbs and GTW of 455 lbs, I would recommend the Pro Series RB2 Round Bar Weight Distribution Kit with Shank, # 49568. This setup allows for GTW up to 600 lbs and GVWR of up to 10,000 lbs so you will be adequately covered for weight capacity and safety. The 1200 lb GTW and 12,000 lb GVWR rating of the # 495
  view full answer...


• Installing and Adjusting Weight Distribution Head and Spring Bars for a Camper Trailer
  
• You will want the camper level, and install the head unit onto the weight distribution shank so that the trailer ball is about 1-2 inches higher than the coupler of the trailer, to compensate for sag. Once the trailer is hitched and the chains on the system are under tension, the trailer should be level. The spring bars should eliminate any squat or sag caused by the weight of the trailer. I will provide a link below to the installation instructions, which will run you through the whole pr
  view full answer...


• Recommended Weight Distribution System for 2003 Dodge Dakota Towing 5000lb Thor Wanderer
  
• Weight distribution systems are classified by the range of trailer tongue weights they can handle. An important first step is determining your actual trailer tongue weight when it is fully loaded and ready to tow. I will link you to an FAQ article that explains a few ways to do this. At a maximum trailer weight of around 5000 lbs, the tongue weight is typically 10-15 percent of the trailer weight, which gives a range of 500 to 750 lbs. The weight of anything stowed behind your rear truck axle
  view full answer...


• Round Bar or Trunnion Style Weight Distribution System Recommendation for a 2010 Dodge Dakota
  
• Yes, the Pro Series Trunnion Style Weight Distribution Kit, item # 49586, can also be used for your trailer with 500 lb tongue weight and 3,000 lb gross trailer weight. The difference between the Trunnion style system and the round bar style is that the trunnion style is the attachment system at the weight distribution head. I would choose the trunnion style system, because this system is easier to hook up, and provides a bit more ground clearance at the rear of the vehicle. The trunnion styl
  view full answer...


• Spring Bar Length in the Pro Series Weight Distribution Kit for Installation on a Pop-Up Camper
  
• Yes, we have solutions for attaching the chain hanger brackets to a trailer frame that has LP bottles and battery box trays mounted on the frame. First, if the space you have is at least 5-3/4 inches wide at 29 inches on center on your trailer frame, you would be able to use the tip up brackets that are included in the Pro Series Trunnion Style Weight Distribution Kit, # 49586. I added dimensions to a photo showing the measurements of the spring bar and tip up bracket for you, the center of
  view full answer...


• Weight Distribution and Sway Control Recommendation for Towing a 5800 GVW Heartland FX23 Camper
  
• To haul a trailer with the weight you listed, I would recommend that you use a Strait-Line Weight Distribution with Sway Control, part # RP66073. When you pick out a weight distribution system, you want to make sure it has weight capacities that encompass the weight of the trailer you are planning on towing, as well as any weight that will be loaded behind the rear axle. With that being said, I can not safely recommend you pull a trailer that weighs more than what your manufacturer recommends
  view full answer...


• Weight Distribution Recommendation for a 2007 Dodge Dakota Towing a Heartland 27RBS Travel Trailer
  
• First, to determine if the truck can handle the weight look no further than the owners manual for the truck. It will tell exactly what the truck is capable of. When choosing weight distribution you will need to go by the tongue weight of the trailer when loaded and ready to tow, see link, and then add the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. Tongue weight is typically 10 to 15 percent of the gross trailer weight so a 5,400 pounds you would be looking at 540 to 8
  view full answer...


• Weight Distribution Recommendation for a 3,179 Pound Flagstaff T12RB Folding Hardside Camper Trailer
  
• When choosing a weight distribution system, you will want one that has a tongue weight capacity range that encompasses the trailer tongue weight when it is loaded and ready to tow. Tongue weight should be between 10 to 15 percent of the gross trailer weight. For a trailer weighing 3,179 pounds, that would make the tongue weight between 317 and 477 pounds. Based on the estimated tongue weights above, I recommend a system rated for 100 to 600 pounds tongue weight like the Pro Series RB2 Round B
  view full answer...


• Weight Distribution System for 2004 Dodge Dakota Towing 5000 GTW Trailer
  
• If you have confirmed that the fully loaded and ready to tow tongue weight of the trailer in question is a maximum of 500 lbs, I would recommend the Reese Trunnion Bar Weight Distribution System, part # RP66540. Be sure that anything stowed in the bed of the truck behind the rear axle is added into that tongue weight figure. This system is recommended for trailers with tongue weights ranging from 200-600 lbs, and should work perfectly for your 5000 lb trailer. The weight distributing shank is
  view full answer...


• Weight Distribution System Recommendation for a 2,900lb Trailer Towed by a 2001 Dodge Dakota
  
• When choosing a weight distribution system you will want one that has a tongue weight capacity range that encompasses the tongue weight of your trailer, loaded and ready to tow. This will also include the weight in the truck bed behind the rear axle as you have indicated. It is always better to go bigger than too small. Another benefit of going a little larger is that you are not as limited to what you can tow in the future. I recommend going with a system that is rated for 200 to 600 pounds
  view full answer...


• What Is Needed To Tow A 28 Foot Trailer With A 2005 Dodge Dakota V8 Club Cab
  
• On a 2005 Dodge Dakota the Draw-Tite Class III 2 Inch Hitch, part # 75251, will have a 5000 lb towing weight capacity and can be increased with the addition of a weight distribution system. The towing capacity of your Dodge Dakota is listed at 7000 lbs, so the towing capacity of your vehicle (7000 lbs) is what will be the maximum weight capacity you will be able to tow with an additional weight distribution system added to your hitch. You will want to verify the towing capacity of your vehicle b
  view full answer...

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