Can 2015 GMC Acadia AWD Use Weight Distribution and will It Increase Towing Capacities
Question:
Looking at towing a 23foot travel trailer weighing 3900 lbs, and a dry hitch weight of 509 lbs. we have the factory towing package. My concern is the tongue weight being so close to the max weight of the hitch. Will a weight distribution hitch help give me a slightly higher tongue capacity? I have heard that it does and also that it doesnt. Your input would be great, thanks
asked by: William B
Expert Reply:
What you need to do is check the hitch or owners manual on your vehicle. There will be towing capacities listed, and if you see a second set of towing capacities when using a weight distribution system that will tell you if you have the ability to A. use a WD system, and B. know if you have higher capacities when you use one.
The hitches we offer like the Draw Tite part # 75528 are rated for weight distribution. This hitch has a tongue weight capacity of 750 lbs when used with a weight distribution system.
The Strait Line system part # RP66083 would be a great system for use with that hitch. It has a tongue weight range of 400-800 lbs and features only sway control to fight sway before it starts.
Products Referenced in This Question
Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 750 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 7500 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 750 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 500 lbs
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- Reese
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Reese Weight Distribution System w/ Shank - Trunnion Bar - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD Only
- No Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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