Which Weight Distribution System for a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Pulling a Jayco Eagle 32 Foot Trailer

Expert Reply:

Based on the weigh sheet you gave me, your tongue weight is 1,400 pounds, and your total trailer weight is 8,880 pounds. Ideally the tongue weight should be 10-15 percent of the trailer weight. Right now, you are a bit over 15 percent so if you can re-situate some of the load farther back, you would be in better shape.

That being said, the best fit weight distribution system with the dual-cam sway control for you would be part # RP66130 from Reese. It has a tongue weight range of 1,000-1,500 pounds. Your 1,400 pound tongue weight fits in this window. If you prefer to use your friction sway control bar, then part # RP66131 would be the appropriate weight distribution system.

Remember that neither of these weight distribution systems include shanks, so you will need a shank as well if you do not already have one. Most people use part # RP54970 or RP63971 with these systems.

Other than that you should be good to go. Like I said getting some of the weight off the nose of the trailer would be better, but the weight distribution systems I recommended can handle the current tongue load.

expert reply by: Patrick B