Weight Distribution System Recommendation for Lance 1575 Trailer with Tongue Weight of 260 lbs Dry

Updated 02/07/2017 | Published 02/06/2017

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Question:

I have a 2011 Toyota Highlander with a towing package.500 lb. tongue wt. Max.,5000 lb.towing Max.I will be towing a Lance 1575 single axle with a gross wt. of 3,700 lbs and a tongue wt. of 260 lbs dry.What would you recommend?

asked by: Rob

Helpful Expert Reply:

The correct 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.

For your setup the Straitline part # RP66082 is going to be the best option. It has a tongue weight range of 200-600 lbs and features the only sway control on the market designed to fight sway before it starts.

For a 2 inch ball you would want part # A-90 and for a 2-5/16 inch ball # 19286.

expert reply by: Jameson C