Weight Distribution/Sway Control Recommendation for Trailer that Weighs 6,250 lbs

Updated 07/09/2019 | Published 07/06/2019

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2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs

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2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000

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Question:

which hitch wd/sc hitch would I need to pull a 30ft 10inch 9total length tt that has gvwr of 8300lbs and light weight of 61250 lbs. the dry hitch weight is 630 lbs. Buying this trailer and need the right hitch. Thank you

asked by: Greg M

Expert Reply:

The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached a help article on determining tongue weight for you to check out as well. You will want the loaded tongue weight of your setup to fall right in the middle of the tongue weight range of the system you use.

Since your dry tongue weight is right at 630 lbs the best weight distribution system is going to be the Reese Strait Line part # RP66084 which has a tongue weight range of 600 to 1,200 lbs and features the best sway control that works to fight sway before it starts.

For a 2 inch ball you would want part # A-90 and for a 2-5/16 inch ball # 19286.

expert reply by: Jameson C