Recommended Weight Distribution System for Coachmen Freedom Express Trailer with 900 lb Loaded TW

Updated 09/12/2017 | Published 09/10/2017

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

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

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$20.93

1-7/8" 12pt Shallow Socket - 3/4" Drive - Chromium-Vanadium Steel

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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW

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Thin Walled Socket for Equal-i-zer Hitches

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Question:

I have a Coachmen Freedom Express 248rbs. The tongue weight is 705lbs and the trailer weight is 5407 lbs. dry. I believe my tongue weight will be around 900lbs. when loaded for camping. Which weight distributing setup do you recommend?Fastway e2 wd hitch ion

asked by: Mike

Expert Reply:

For your Coachmen Freedom Express 248rbs travel trailer, I recommend the Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW # RP66084. This system actively works to prevent trailer sway and keep your trailer in line with your towing vehicle. It is easily my favorite system based on the design features and function. The dual cams and the hot rolled spring bars create a very user friendly system with adjustability for driving preferences.

You want to choose a system based on features and total tongue weight rating. This total tongue weight is the loaded tongue weight of your trailer along with any cargo behind the rear axle of your towing vehicle. This particular system is designed to work with a total tongue weight between 600 and 1200 lbs, so it will be a great choice for you.

You will need a hitch ball with this system and I recommend the # 19286 for a 2-5/16 inch diameter or # A-90 for a 2 inch diameter option. The hitch ball will need to match your trailer coupler.

The Fastway E2 you mentioned is not big enough, but you can use the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW # EQ37120ET which is a similar style. This system comes with the 2-5/16 inch hitch ball but will require a thin walled socket like # ALL643216 or # EQ70-00-4800 to install.