Weight Distribution Recommendation for 2015 GMC Yukon Towing 7,000 lb Trailer

Question:

what setup do you recommend for a GMC Yukon Denali with 22 inch wheels. I am towing a boat with combined weight of 7000# +. I need a weight distribution hitch since the vehicle recommends that over a regular hitch with greater than 600# tongue weight

asked by: Richard P

Helpful 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.

So your trailer weighing 7,000 lbs that means your tongue weight would be 700 between 1,050 lb so for a weight distribution system that will work great for that range we have the Reese Strait Line part # RP66084 which has a tongue weight range of 600-1,200 and the only sway control on the market that works 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.

expert reply by: Jameson C