Is it Possible to Use Too High Rated of a Weight Distribution System
Published 02/23/2017
Question:
Is there ever a case of buying too much hitch? I have a 2013 Ram 2500 and am towing a travel trailer with a GTW of 6855 and a hitch weight of 670. Both of which are dry weights. Approximately 10,000 and 1000 loaded weights. Looking on recommendations of which hitch weight to purchase. Thanks!
asked by: Dave
Expert Reply:
Yes, if you use a weight distribution system that is rated too high for the tongue weight of a trailer the ride quality will be incredibly stiff and harsh. You want to ideally pick a system that has a tongue weight range where your tongue weight falls right in the middle.
The Equalizer Kit part # EQ37100ET has a tongue weight range of 600-1,000 lbs and would be ideal for you.
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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Trunnion 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
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Equal-i-zer
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