Weight Distribution Recommendation for 2016 LXE Aliner
Published 02/10/2018
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Question:
I asked yesterday about a weight distribution hitch for a light trailer. I am worried my trailer is too light for a weight distribution hitch. I weighs about 2200# when I load it and the tounge weight is around 200#. I do add load in the back of my FJ but not a lot of weight is behind the tires. It saggs and when I drive at night my lights bother people. I was wondering if this might be an option to help. I looked at the air bags but I am afraid it might be too hard for me to install. I like that this doesn’t need air adjustments too. Do you think this might work for me? I am surprised the FJ saggs with this weight but it does. I also put a kayak on top which probably effects it some.
asked by: Roger H
Expert Reply:
If you think your tongue weight will be at least 250 lbs the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution # FA92-00-0600 will work great. It sounds like you are really close if not over the figure. It's hard to come up with a WD system for a lower rated setup though. Most applications with that low of a tongue weight either have hitches not rated for WD systems or the WD system just isn't needed.
To install a ball you'll need a thin walled socket like # ALL643216.
For a 2 inch ball you would want part # A-90 and for a 2-5/16 inch ball # 19286.
Roger H.
2/10/2018
I asked yesterday about a weight distribution hitch for a light trailer. I am worried my trailer is too light for a weight distribution hitch. I weighs about 2200# when I load it and the tounge weight is around 200#. I do add load in the back of my FJ but not a lot of weight is behind the tires. It saggs and when I drive at night my lights bother people. I was wondering if this might be an option to help. I looked at the air bags but I am afraid it might be too hard for me to install. I like that this doesn’t need air adjustments too. Do you think this might work for me? I am surprised the FJ saggs with this weight but it does. I also put a kayak on top which probably effects it some.