Weight Distribution and Sway Control Recommendation for Airstream Excella

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By looking up on a chart our year and length 30 foot Airstream, it says the dry tongue weight is 750. So I’m not sure how much more loaded, we usually travel without water. Thanks,

asked by: Jody W

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Do you know the total weight or even better the loaded tongue weight of your trailer? With that I can see what would be best option.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Jody W.

5/4/2022

By looking up on a chart our year and length 30 foot Airstream, it says the dry tongue weight is 750. So I’m not sure how much more loaded, we usually travel without water. Thanks,

Jameson C.

5/4/2022

The best weight distribution and sway control for your trailer weight is the Strait Line part # RP66084 which has a tongue weight range of 600-1,200 lbs and features best sway control at fighting sway before it starts.

Answer 1

Hi Mark! I looked up the specs for a 2025 Airstream Trade Winds 23FBQ and the fully loaded maximum tongue weight it will have is 600 pounds. We have some good options for that weight capacity, like the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway…

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Answer 2

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Hey Jonathon thank you so much for all of that additional information! To haul your bikes behind your class C Sprinter motorhome, while flat towing your Mini, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item #HLY64FR and the Roadmaster Dual…

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To install a Redarc Tow Pro Liberty in your 2023 Toyota Tacoma Sport you will need the following parts: Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller item #RED24FR Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controllers item #RED99FR…

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Answer 7

Hey Dale, thanks for reaching out. For your 2010 Toyota Tundra with the factory tow package, a proportional controller is definitely the way to go for smooth braking on a 2-axle trailer, and a really clean option is the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty…

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Answer 8

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Answer 9

Sure, I can help with that. I can see why the fitment notes are confusing. For a 2012 Toyota Tundra with the factory tow package and factory 7 way connector, you'll want a brake controller that plugs into the factory brake controller port under…

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Answer 10

Hey Connor, since your 2007 Toyota Tundra comes with a factory 7-way the correct kit to install the Redarc Tow Pro Liberty would be the part #RED82CR which comes with the correct harness that plugs in under the dash of your truck. What are you…

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Answer 11

Hey Ken! The correct wiring harness depends on whether or not you have the brake controller port/plug. Some models did not include the plug so you will have to check your 2025 Ranger and see. There should be four wires coming out of a large wire…

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Answer 12

Hey Tony, Definitely smart to verify the right kit for your 2024 Toyota 4Runner, and I'll go ahead and list out exactly what you need: - Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller w/ Custom Harness #RED82CR This comes with the controller, wiring…

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