Recommended Reese Weight Distribution System Rated for 600 Pounds Tongue Weight

Updated 05/10/2017 | Published 05/09/2017

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Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 6K GTW, 600 TW

(238)

$710.64

2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs

(2621)

$22.48

2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs

(1358)

$12.62

2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs

(2621)

$15.90

2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000

(3876)

$18.55

Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW

(840)

$811.38

Question:

2014 gmc pick up / towing a rv with a dry tongue wt. of 365 lbs. and dry wt. of 3950lbs. gvwr of 5700 lbs .Iwant to use a hitch of 600 tongue / 6000 lbs gross is this ok ? witch reese wdh would rec.

asked by: Scott J

Expert Reply:

A weight distribution system rated for 600 pounds of tongue weight will be just find as long as the total tongue weight of your loaded and ready to tow trailer added to the amount of weight added behind your truck's rear axle isn't over the 600 pounds.

If your tongue weight isn't over the 600 pounds I suggest the Reese Steadi-Flex # RP66558. The Steadi-Flex uses friction pads similar to automotive brake pads for sway control. This helps correct sway and is quieter than a steel on steel system. You'll need a hitch ball. Use # 63847 for a 2-5/16 inch ball or # 63845 for a 2 inch ball.

If your tongue weight goes over 600 pounds instead I recommend the Equal-I-zer # EQ37100ET. It's rated from 600 to 1,000 pounds of tongue weight.

I've also linked a help article on weight distribution for you.