Weight Distribution Recommendation for Best Ground Clearance with 220-Foot Airstream Trailer
Updated 09/29/2015 | Published 09/28/2015
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Need help with the weight bearing bars bottoming out Airstream dealer installed to see if system on July 2013 Ford Explorer to tow a 2016 airstream 22 foot trailer We are unable to go over small speed bumps or into smalls Waze without bottoming out not sure what to do if you could assist that would be terrific
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When it comes to ground clearance the preferred type of weight distribution (WD) hitch is the trunnion style, such as # RP66542 from Reese. Trunnion spring bars attach to the head unit from the side rather than from the bottom like round bar systems like the Fastway # FA94-00-0800 and so they provide better ground clearance. The linked article on WD systems may be helpful to you as it explains the features of various systems. For a 600-lb TW Reese system # RP66083 is a great choice. All you need to add is a hitch ball, part # A-90 for a 2-inch or part # 19286.
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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Round - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Round Bar
- Fits 3 Inch Frame
- Fits 4 Inch Frame
- Fits 5 Inch Frame
- Fits 6 Inch Frame
- Includes Shank
- Top-Mount
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 500 lbs
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- Fastway
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