Should Weight Distribution Hitch Be Used With 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie Towing Forest River Vibe 28RB
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I had asked about hitches. I had a response giving a hitch but i gave the wrong trailer model. So, it is a new model 2019 Ram 1500 and a 2021 Vibe 28RB. Same hitch? I was given a Blue Ox recommendation by a salesman. What do you think? Thank you for your time !
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According to the 2019 Ram 1500 towing chart, a weight distribution hitch is recommended for trailers over 5,000 lbs. Based on that information, I would say you should use a WDH and not just a regular ball mount. I'm not entirely sure which trailer you have without the year, and I was unable to find the 28RK so I will use the 28RL.
The 28RL has a an unloaded weight of 7,096 lbs with a dry tongue weight of 821 lbs. The GVWR is 9,621 lbs so you're looking at roughly 1,100 lbs of tongue weight. The same would be true for the 26RK as well. Using that tongue weight, I recommend the Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control # RP66084.
This system has a tongue weight range of 600-1,200 lbs. This will help keep you level and significantly reduce any sway using the sway-control cams. It also gives you a bit of a cushion on the higher side if you have your truck bed loaded since anything behind the rear axle is also added to the tongue weight. You will also need the # 19286 for a 2-5/16" or # A-90 for a 2" ball.
I have attached some helpful articles along with a review video for your reference.

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Terri A.
8/19/2022
I had asked about hitches. I had a response giving a hitch but i gave the wrong trailer model. So, it is a new model 2019 Ram 1500 and a 2021 Vibe 28RB. Same hitch? I was given a Blue Ox recommendation by a salesman. What do you think? Thank you for your time !