Pro Series Weight Distribution System for 2005 Nissan Titan Towing 19 ft Camper w/ 480 lb Dry TW
Updated 07/09/2014 | Published 07/06/2014
Question:
My tow vehicle is an 2005 Nissan Titan king cab pu and want to tow a RV trailer 19foot long GTW 4000lbs dry and TW 480 lbs. I am looking at getting the PS49901 or PS49582. Can you help guide me towards which one I should get? I am thinking towards the PS49901 because it can handle upto 550 lbs TW. But if I should load my truck bed up with goodies which will up the TW figure, then in this case should I opt to the PS49582 for the higher TW number? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
asked by: Keith W
Helpful Expert Reply:
The first step in choosing a weight distribution system is identifying the tongue weight of the trailer when it's fully loaded and ready to tow. To that figure, you'd add the weight of anything (people, cargo, etc) stored behind the rear axle in the bed of the truck. The combined total of these two weights represents the total tongue weight (TTW) of your trailer. Your TTW would ideally be near the middle of the effective range of the system you choose. A weight distribution system will eliminate the sag caused by the trailer tongue weight compressing the rear van suspension by using leverage provided by the spring bars to transfer a portion of that tongue weight to the front axle of the vehicle. I'll link you to a help article that further explains how weight distribution works, and an article that specifically explains how to determine your tongue weight.
If you find that your TTW is between 550 and 750 llbs (which it probably will be), the # PS49582 would work just fine for you. If the tongue weight is below 550 lbs, the # PS49901 would be a better choice.
Both systems include the weight distributing shank and a 2-5/16 inch trailer ball.
