Weight Distribution System Recommendation for a 4,000 lb Trailer
Updated 05/11/2015 | Published 05/10/2015
Question:
Hello What WD hitch do you recommend for a 2013 Honda Pilot and Coachman Apex 151 travel trailer approx 4,000 lbs loaded? Thanks!
asked by: Steve
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.
Tongue weight is typically 10-15 percent of the total weight of the trailer. So most likely your loaded tongue weight would be between 400 and 600 lbs.
The Strait-Line system part # RP66083 would be a great choice as it has a tongue weight range of 400-800 lbs and features the only sway control on the market designed to fight sway before it starts.
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