Weight Distribution Recommendation for 2004 Chevy Tahoe Towing Camper
Published 08/09/2017
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Hey Jameson, thanks for the feedback. The setup you recommended is out of my price range. Is there a more affordable option? I am trying to stay in the $300 range. Thanks.
asked by: Trey S
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 a help article on determining tongue weight for you to check out as well. You will want the loaded tongue weight of your setup to fall right in the middle of the tongue weight range of the system you use.
Once you know your tongue weight you will want to check out the link I attached that has all of the weight distribution systems we carry. You will be able to select your tongue weight from the filters to see what would be rated for your setup. In most cases the tongue weight of the trailer is 10 to 15 percent of the total weight of the trailer.
I looked up the towing capacity of your 2004 Chevy Tahoe and it looks like it has a range of 7,400 lbs to 7,700 depending on how it's equipped. Based on that and the fact that your trailer is most likely near the capacity of your vehicle the weight distribution system that is most likely going to be the best fit is the # RP66083 which has a tongue weight range of 400 to 800 lbs and features the only sway control on the market designed to fight sway before it starts.
For a 2 inch ball you would want part # A-90 and for a 2-5/16 inch ball # 19286.
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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
- Trunnion Bar
- Fits 3 Inch Frame
- Fits 4 Inch Frame
- Fits 5 Inch Frame
- Includes Shank
- Top-Mount
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 500 lbs
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- Reese
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Trey S.
8/9/2017
Hey Jameson, thanks for the feedback. The setup you recommended is out of my price range. Is there a more affordable option? I am trying to stay in the $300 range. Thanks.