Recommended Weight Distribution System for 300 Lbs Total Tongue Weight
Question:
Jeep Cherokee base curb weight 4100 lbs with tow package 4500 lbs / 450 lbs at hitch. Pulling a travel trailer 2025 lbs UVW / 277 lbs at hitch. Assuming you added cargo in the trailer the hitch weight goes to 300. What is the best weight distribution hitch with sway control?
asked by: Robert
Expert Reply:
In order to choose the correct weight distribution system, you will need to find the total tongue weight (TTW) of your towing setup by adding the tongue weight (TW) of both your loaded ready to tow trailer and any cargo stored behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle.
An easy way to find this would involve using a tongue weight scale like the etrailer Trailer Tongue Weight Scale part # e99044. When choosing a weight distribution system, you will want your TTW to fall in the middle of the weight distributions weight capacity. For example, the ideal weight distribution system for a total tongue weight of 600 lbs. is one that is rated for 400-800 lbs. of tongue weight.
For a TTW up to 450 lbs, I recommend using the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control part # FA92-00-0450. The Fastway system has trunnion spring bars which offer greater ground clearance than round spring bars and has 2-point sway control which will work to minimize trailer sway as it occurs.
The only other item you will need to use this system is a hitch ball with a 1" diameter shank and for that I recommend part # 40038 for 2" or part # C40007 for 2-5/16". I have attached a review video of this system for you as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 4,500 lbs GTW, 450 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 200 lbs
- 300 lbs
- Fastway
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers - 2,000-lb Capacity
- Tongue Weight Scale
- Analog Scale
- 2000 lbs
- etrailer
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