Recommended Weight Distribution System for 9500 lb GVWR Dutchmen Astoria Travel Trailer
Updated 06/18/2020 | Published 06/16/2020
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Question:
have just sold my old trailer . was a coachmen 25rks with dry weight of about 6000 lbs. had a 800 lb husky round bar 501-800lb weight distribution system. buying a astoria 2773rb with a fully loaded trailer at 9500 lbs . can i just replace the bars or do I have to buy whole new system? I know most people only use part of cargo load so im thinking 8000 or more.
asked by: Steve
Expert Reply:
Husky doesn't offer replacement spring bars, so you'd need to replace the system.
The GVWR of your Astoria 2773rb is right at 9500 lbs, as you mentioned. Since a trailer's tongue weight is typically between 10-15% of its fully loaded weight, your tongue weight could range from 9500-1400 lbs, in the worst case. The best thing to do is to conclusively determine your trailer's fully loaded tongue weight. You can use a tongue weight scale like the etrailer # e99044, or one of the other methods mentioned in the article I'll link for you.
I'd recommend you go with the Reese Steadi-Flex, part # RP66561 which is compatible with trailer tongue weights ranging from 700-1400 lbs which would be absolutely perfect for the tongue weight you're looking at. The 2-5/16 trailer ball is sold separately as # 19286.
The # RP66560 is rated for 600-1200 lbs of tongue weight, and might not have enough capacity for your needs.
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