Strait Line Weight Distribution Recommendation for Travel Trailer with 560 lb Dry Tongue Weight
Published 06/27/2020
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Yes answer was very helpful. I do have a follow up question though... That hitch is pretty pricey. Is there a 2nd best option that would work for my application that would be a bit cheaper? I just want to make sure I'm not getting the Rolls Royce of WD hitches to tow my camper an hour away if it's not necessary.
asked by: Tyler A
Expert Reply:
I'd recommend the next higher Strait Line part # RP66083 which has a tongue weight range of 400-800 lbs. Your dry tongue weight of 560 lbs is about at the top of the range of the # RP66082 which is 200-600. By the time your trailer would be loaded you'd be over the capacity and the system would be basically ineffective. Ideally you want the loaded tongue weight of the towing setup to fall right into the middle of the range of the system. Keep in mind that the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle needs to be considered as tongue weight as well.
For a 2 inch hitch ball you'd then need the part # A-90 and you'd be set.
Tyler A.
6/27/2020
Yes answer was very helpful. I do have a follow up question though... That hitch is pretty pricey. Is there a 2nd best option that would work for my application that would be a bit cheaper? I just want to make sure I'm not getting the Rolls Royce of WD hitches to tow my camper an hour away if it's not necessary.