Recommended Weight Distribution System for 5,000 lb Travel Trailer and 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Published 06/12/2020

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Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 12K GTW, 1.2K TW

(238)

$805.86

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

(2617)

$21.43

2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs

(1356)

$12.58

2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs

(2617)

$15.78

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

(3858)

$18.15

Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 6K GTW, 600 TW

(238)

$720.98

Question:

I previously requested recommendation for a WD hitch for a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee with V6 engine a towing 5000 lb travel trailer. Jason provided info for tongue weight exceeding 500 lb which is NOT my case. More specifically, the maximum trailer weight with cargo is 4400 lb and tongue weight is 413 lb. What WD hitch, if any, do you recommend???

asked by: Bud W

Expert Reply:

For your 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, I recommend the Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 12K GTW, 1.2K TW # RP66560. This system is rated for total tongue weight between 600 and 1200 lbs. That total tongue weight is the loaded tongue weight of the trailer as well as any cargo behind the rear axle of your Jeep. This will help not only disperse weight but also help control trailer sway.

You will also need either the 2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000 # A-90 or the 2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs # 19286.

expert reply by: Jason S

Bud

6/12/2020

Jason S.

6/12/2020

Thanks for the loaded tongue weight number of 413 lbs. You will still want to account for any cargo in your tow vehicle behind the rear axle as on a Weight Distribution System that weight counts toward the total tongue weight of the system. My recommendation for you based on your loaded trailer tongue weight is the Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 6K GTW, 600 TW # RP66558. This will work well whether you have a loaded cargo area or an empty one. Then use # 63845 for a 2 inch ball or # 63847 for a 2-5/16 inch ball.