Recommended Weight Distribution Hitch For 5,000 lb Airstream Travel Trailer

Question:

I am buying a new Airstream Bambi 19CB. Tongue weight is 525 lbs. and dry weight is 3,600 lbs. Gross trailer loaded weight capacity is 5,000 lbs. My TV is a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder with towing capacity of 6,000 lbs. Which weight distribution anti sway hitch would you recommend? I don’t need the best, just something that will do the job and keep me safe. Thank you!

asked by: Anne B

Expert Reply:

Thanks for that information as it definitely helps get you the right weight distribution hitch for your Airstream Bambi. For a travel trailer that has a 5,000 lb GVWR and 525 lb dry tongue weight, when it is fully loaded a realistic tongue weight is going to be in the 650 lb range. For that range, I highly recommend an option from Fastway:

- Fastway e2 Weight Distribution with 2-Point Sway Control # FA92-00-0800

The Fastway e2 # FA92-00-0800 is easily the best value among weight distribution hitches due to its combination of high quality and cost-effectiveness relative to other hitches. The quality comes from a number of factors, starting with its superior sway control which is created by friction at two points on the brackets and trunnion bars which have a slight amount of flex; that's important because those two factors are what combine to do the very important job of giving you a safe, controlled ride.

The e2 is also easier to set up than other options, especially compared to systems that use chains, which will save you a lot of of time. And as you can see by the hundreds of reviews on the product page of the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution with 2-Point Sway Control # FA92-00-0800, our customers who have used it have given it a nearly 5-star rating.

It also comes with everything you need except for the hitch ball, the 2-5/16" Hitch Ball for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems # EQ91-00-6100.