Weight Distribution System Recommendation for a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7 Liter

Published 08/24/2011

Question:

Looking for weight dist. setup w/sway control for towing 5000 lbs travel trailer and 1000 lbs cargo with a 2004 dodge 1500 5.7l .

asked by: John

Expert Reply:

The best way to determine which weight distribution system with sway control to use on a setup is to base it on the tongue weight of the setup.

You will also need to consider any weight that is behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle as tongue weight too.

Typically, the tongue weight of a trailer is 10 to 15 percent of what the total weight of the trailer is. However, you still will want to determine what the tongue weight of your trailer is. An easy way to do that would be to get a etrailer Trailer Tongue Weight Scale # e99044. I attached a review video for this product for you also.

If you find that the tongue weight of your trailer is in a range that encompasses the 400-800 lbs capacity of the Strait-Line Weight Distribution System with Sway Control # RP66073 then this system should work well for you.

expert reply by: Jameson C