Weight Distribution System for Camper with 1,000 Pounds of Tongue Weight

Updated 05/15/2018 | Published 05/12/2018

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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW

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2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 20,000 lbs

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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW

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Question:

I will be towing a rockwood 25.9 trailer with a tahoe. Dry weight of 4800 hitch weight of 585. What would be a good economical weight distribution hitch that slows backing up. I would Hess hitch weight would be up around 900 to 1000 after hitch gas batter and stuff in fromy storage

asked by: Todd

Expert Reply:

I recommend the Fastway e2 systems for a good quality yet inexpensive weight distribution system. It installs easily by clamping to your trailer's frame with no drilling. There's also no chains to worry about when adjusting.

To determine which system is right for you find your trailer's loaded tongue weight and add that to the amount of weight you add behind the rear axle of your Tahoe. You want this figure to be within the range of the weight distribution system. If you find you're under 1,000 pounds you can go with part # FA92-00-1000 which is rated from 600 to 1,000 pounds of tongue weight. If you're over the limit, or even pushing it, you can upgrade to the 1,200 pound e2, part # FA92-00-1200. Its range is from 800 to 1,200 pounds of tongue weight.

Neither system includes the hitch ball so use part # 63840 for a compatible 2-5/16 inch ball.

expert reply by: Charles S