Recommended Weight Distribution System for 13,000 lb Boat and Trailer

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I have a 13000 lb boat and trailer to tow behind a 2008 Gmc Duramax with a 20k lb super hitch , what wdh can I use on the boat trailer with a 5 ft straight 3x5 inch young with electric over hydraulic brakes?

asked by: Mike

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We have the Reese Pole-Tongue Adapter for Weight Distribution Systems # RP58393 or the Pole-Tongue Adapter for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems # EQ95-01-5950 both of which are compatible with 3x5 inch tongue. The Reese system mounts 29 inches back from the hitch ball and the Equal-I-zer adapter will mount 27-32 inches back from the hitch ball.

For an Equal-I-zer, you will want the # EQ37140ET. You will also need a thin walled socket like # EQ70-00-4800 or # ALL643216 to attach the included hitch ball.

For the Reese system, I recommend the Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion # RP66561. This system will also require a hitch ball like # C40030.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

To use weight distribution with a pole tongue on a boat trailer you will need to use a pole tongue adapter. We have a couple of options. If you do not want to use sway control with the weight distribution you would use adapter #RP3280 rated for 7,500…

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Answer 2

Hey Roger, Definitely smart to check on the ground clearance to avoid any possible interference, and I can tell you the front-mounted hitch that fits your 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 that has the best ground clearance is the option from EcoHitch: -…

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have a solution for you, but you won't be able to use the Equal-i-zer or Fastway becaus the Equal-i-zer bracket #EQ95-01-5950 is not tall enough to accommodate the taller tongue. Because of the height of the two straight tongue sections…

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Hey Joe, thanks for reaching out! What you'll need is the TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension #TLE1542 which can then be used with a weight distribution hitch (WDH). When it comes to a WDH I recommend the Blue Ox TrackPro #BLU47FR which fits with…

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I would assume as well that boat trailer manufacturers have some inclination as to how the trailer will perform with a boat attached as that is its purpose after all but I don't have specifics on this. The coupler height however does not…

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Based on the weight of the boat and trailer you mentioned, the gross trailer weight will be around 10,500 pounds. Typically on a boat trailer the tongue weight is less than on a utility trailer or travel trailer. At most you are probably looking at…

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I went out into our warehouse and measured the Reese Pole-Tongue Adapter part #RP58393 and found that it would add 3-1/4 inches to the top of the trailer frame it was installed on in the front and 3-1/2 inches in back.

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Answer 8

Hey Chris, the Weigh Safe weight distribution system part #WS94RR would work great for you. This has a tongue weight range that would work great with your trailer that has a tongue weight of 880 lb.

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Answer 9

The Pole Tongue Adapter selected is appropriate for your 12,000/1,200 lbs weight distribution system. Please keep in mind that the trailer frame must have a minimum width of 2 inches and cannot exceed 4 inches. It needs a minimum height of 3 inches…

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I assume you were talking about the tongue width and tongue height that the respective pole tongue adapters fit. The Reese Pole-Tongue Adapter #RP58393 fits tongues that are between 1-5/8" and 5" wide and between 3" and 6" high…

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Answer 11

I spoke with my contact at Reese about pole tongue adapter #RP58393 and got some measurements for you. At the front it is 18.75 inches wide overall. At the back it is 22.98 inches wide overall. The frame height where the weight distribution brackets…

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Answer 12

I recommend using the Swing Out Extension Brackets for HappiJac Truck Camper Jack Systems item #LC182496 and the HappiJac Fixed Extender Bracket for Dual Wheel Chassis Truck Camper Jacks item #HJ54FR. The fixed extenders are only 5" wide apiece.…

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