Best Weight Distribution System for a 2016 Tundra with Air Bags and 2016 Keystone Springdale

Updated 03/19/2018 | Published 03/17/2018

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Question:

Hi etrailer Team, Please advise which Weight Distribution Systems would work best for a 2016 Tundra with Air Bags and a 2016 Keystone Springdale RV. The tongue weight dry is 725 lbs and fully loaded is north of 900 lbs. Which weight would work best for this? Is there an issue buying a higher weight unit? I would also like to be able to back up at a campground without disconnecting the system. Which ones are capable of this? Finally, are these systems tricky to install by myself and should I have a professional do it? Thanks for all your help!! Pete Ambrus

asked by: Pete A

Helpful Expert Reply:

The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached a help article on determining tongue weight for you to check out as well. You will want the loaded tongue weight of your setup to fall right in the middle of the tongue weight range of the system you use.

For a loaded tongue weight of 900 lbs the best system would be the Reese Strait Line System part # RP66084 which has a tongue weight range of 600-1,200 lbs and features only sway control that works to fight the sway before it starts. When you set this system up you'll want to first inflate the air bags up to where you want them and then set the system up. I attached an install video for this system for you to check out as well that shows the overall install process.

For a 2 inch ball you would want part # A-90 and for a 2-5/16 inch ball # 19286.

expert reply by: Jameson C