Consequences of Using a Higher Weight Rating than Needed Weight Distribution

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Hi, what are the consequences of using a higher tongue weight rated WD hitch with Sway Prevention than required? Example Trailer is 7x16 enclosed v-nose 600lb/7000lb. But installed hitch is 800-1,200lb/8,000-12,000lb. Thanks

asked by: Keith D

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If you use a weight distribution system that's rated too high for the tongue weight of the trailer you'll experience a very harsh ride quality. You really will want to go with a lower rated system. If you tell me what brand and model system you have I can see if you can just swap to a lower rated set of spring bars and be set.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

It sounds like you're looking for a weight distribution hitch for your camper, which we do recommend any time the trailer that you'll be towing weighs more than 50% of the weight of your vehicle. When it comes to choosing a weight…

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Answer 2

Yes, you can use a 2-1/2" to 2" trailer hitch sleeve adapter with a weight distribution system. I recommend the Trailer Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeve part #e33YR which has a 3" to 2-1/2" and a 2-1/2" to 2" for this. The…

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Answer 3

Trailer tires have a lifespan of 5-6 years or 10,000-12,000 miles - whichever comes first. If you were going on a shorter trip I would say you can stretch them out a little more, but since you're almost doubling up their mileage and they are that…

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Hey Jim! The Taskmaster and Westlake tires, like the Taskmaster ST235/75R15 Off-Road #TA45RR and Westlake ST235/75R15 Off-Road #WST54FR you were looking at, are made in China. A lot of people tend to shy away from trailer tires made in China but…

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Answer 5

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 6

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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Answer 10

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 12

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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