What Weight Distribution Hitch do You Recommend for Towing a 2021 Keystone Springdale?

Updated 05/03/2022 | Published 05/02/2022

Question:

Help please! Vehicle - 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 at4 3.0 diesel w advanced tow package. Trailer -2021 keystone Springdale 282bh tongue weight 690 loaded max gvwr 8600 Experience sag when connected, feels loose overall. Wind affected. Next steps? Solved w weight dist. Hitch? Add airbags? Which first?

asked by: Jason M

Expert Reply:

The best first step for solving wind effects while towing is a weight distribution hitch. For a great hitch that gives you the sweet spot of weight distribution tension with your 2021 Keystone Springdale 282bh tongue weight, we need to know what the loaded tongue weight of your trailer. Given that it has a dry weight of 690 pounds, your tongue weight is most likely around 900-1000 pounds loaded.

With that factor, I recommend the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW # FA92-00-1200. The Strait-Line reduces body roll and provides you with overall increased control. It also helps level out your setup. The hitch brackets attach at 27" - 30" back from the center of coupler and fits frames up to 6" wide.

expert reply by: Bob C