Recommended Weight Distribution For Trailer With 600-Lb Tongue Weight
Updated 03/14/2017 | Published 03/12/2017
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I have a 2016 Toyota tundra trd crewmax and am buying a trailer salem cruise lite 201bhxl with an unloaded tongue weight of about 450lbs, so loaded Im thinking around 600 lbs, give or take. what are my options for a weight distribution hitch?
asked by: Frank
Expert Reply:
The best way to determine what system will work for you is to know what your total tongue weight is. The total tongue weight is the tongue weight of your fully-loaded-ready-to-tow trailer added to the weight of any cargo you place behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. You will then want to find a system where your total tongue weight falls near the middle of the tongue weight range for the system. Getting a system that is too small will be useless, but getting a system that is too big will result in a stiff, uncomfortable experience.
Based on the tongue weights you mentioned I recommend a weight distribution system like the Fastway e2, part # FA92-00-0800. This is designed for tongue weight up to 800-lbs and the system has a 2-point sway control built in.
The hitch ball is sold separately and requires a hitch ball with 1-1/4 diameter shank like part # EQ91-00-6080 for a 2-inch ball and part # EQ91-00-6100 for a 2-5/16 inch ball.
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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 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
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- Fastway
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