Weight Distribution System Needed for a Trailer with a Tongue Weight of 2,300 lbs.

Published 06/18/2018

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Question:

My gvw of the trailer is about 7000 lbs making my tongue wieght about 1050 lbs.

asked by: Scott L

Expert Reply:

If the loaded tongue weight (TW) of your trailer is around 2,300 lbs then any weight distribution (WD) system that is rated for a max of 1,200 lbs TW will not be strong enough to help out at all. Check your TW to ensure that it is 10-15% of the loaded weight of your trailer. If it isn't you need to move stuff around until you achieve the 10-15% area.

If it is already 10-15% of the loaded weight of your trailer then the only WD system that we have that will help is the TorkLift SuperHitch Everest # TLWD1000 which has a TW range of 1,500 lbs - 3,000 lbs. This system requires a special trailer hitch and a dual shank receiver like part # TLM9010 or # TLM9011 as well as a 2-5/16" hitch ball # C40085.

Let me know if your 2,300 lbs of TW is correct along with the year/make/model of your tow vehicle and I can see if we have the special trailer hitch for you. If your TW isn't 2,300 lbs let me know and I can recommend a replacement head and trunnion arms to fit your needs.

expert reply by: Jon G

Scott L.

6/18/2018

My gvw of the trailer is about 7000 lbs making my tongue wieght about 1050 lbs.

Jon G.

6/18/2018

If the loaded TW of your trailer is 1,050 lbs and you won't have much gear sitting behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle then I recommend sticking with the Reese Strait-Line and getting part # RP66074 which has a TW range of 600 lbs - 1,200 lbs. This is the whole system minus the shank and a hitch ball. If you just need the head unit and arms then you need 2 of part # RP66009 (arm) and 1 of part # RP58167 (head). If you have more than 50 lbs behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle when it is loaded and ready to go then I recommend going with the 1,500 lb system # RP66130 instead. This has a TW range of 800 lbs - 1,500 lbs with the replacement arm being part # RP58369 (you need 2) along with the same head unit # RP58167.