Weight Distribution System Recommended For 31 Foot 6100 lb Kodiak Travel Trailer  

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In order to choose the correct weight distribution system for your trailer, it's helpful to know the tongue weight of the fully loaded and ready to travel trailer. A tongue weight scale like # e99044 could be used to determine this, although there are other methods as outlined in the article I've linked for you.

Assuming that the 6100 lb figure you provided is the fully loaded trailer weight, the tongue weight would typically be around 900 lbs at most. Due to fact that this is a travel trailer, I'd strongly recommend going with a system that combines weight distribution with sway control. Travel trailers are very susceptible to trailer sway caused by cross winds or turbulence from oncoming or passing traffic, because the large surface area of the trailer sides tends to act like a big sail.

I'd recommend going with the Fastway e2 system, part # FA92-00-1000. This system provides weight distribution for trailers with a fully loaded tongue weight of 600-1000 lbs, plus sway control for mild to moderate trailer sway. If your tongue weight is a little heavier, use the higher rated # FA92-00-1200 for 800-1200 lb of tongue weight. You'll also need a trailer ball like # A-90 for a 2 inch ball or # A-6 for a 2-5/16 inch ball.

If you wanted to go with a weight distribution system only, and forego the sway control, the Curt # C24UR would work well. The system is rated for tongue weights from 800-1000 lbs. You'd also need one of the two trailer balls mentioned above.

I've linked to product demonstration videos for the Fastway W/D systems and the tongue weight scale I mentioned.

expert reply by: Mike L

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