Recommended Weight Distribution For a Forest River Rockwood Geo Pro 20BHS

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Saw the response regarding two choices of WDS based on carrying water. I suppose my thoughts are there could be situations with or without water and others with grey/black water prior to dumping. At 495lbs dry, is it better to go up one level or carry two systems? Would a 2016 Colorado 4x4 LT 5foot be damaged using the 600-1k? Thanks

asked by: David K

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With the Forest River Rockwood Geo Pro 20BHS having a dry tongue weight of 495lbs I recommend going with the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution # FA94-00-1061. The dry tongue weight does not account for the 40lbs of propane added to the tanks or the 50lbs for the Battery # BRW34FR. And with the majority of the storage being at the front of the camper it is going to be best to have the 600-1,000lb system for your Rockwood. You will likely be surprised how quickly the tongue weight increases when you add your wheel chocks, jack pads, water hose, sewer hose and all the other accessories you are going to need for camping.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

You are correct that you want to be within the weight range of a particular system and that has to do with the total tongue weight. That includes the loaded trailer tongue weight along with any cargo behind the rear axle of your truck. You want the…

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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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Hey Ron, congratulations on the new trailer! I have a Jay Feather myself and love it. You're definitely off to a great start with a weight distribution hitch, it will make a world of difference towing that trailer with your F-150. The Weigh Safe…

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Hey there Layla! There are a few different forms of weight distribution hitches, but the majority of the systems that have sway control use friction bars, which work similar to brake pads on your vehicle. This works really well, but it can sometimes…

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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 Vernon, great to hear from you again! For your trailer that has a GVWR of 11,295 lbs I actually recommend stepping up one level and going with the 18.5K #WS49MR which has the same 6" drop and fits a 2-1/2" hitch receiver like the 12.5K…

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Hi Doug! If you were just needing a weight distribution system for the sway control, I would have said the Andersen Weight Distribution Hitch w Sway Control - 6" Drop/Rise - 14K GTW, 1.4K TW #AN53VR could be a good option. However, I have tried…

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The Weigh Safe True Tow Weight Distribution Hitch item #WS94RR weighs 113 lbs. Surprisingly enough you do not have to account for the weight of a weight distribution system when you calculate your tongue weight. What kind of trailer do you have?

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Hello Brandon, Congrats on the new camper! When picking out the right weight distribution hitch it is most important to be as close to the tongue weight as possible. You said that your tongue weight is around 700 pounds, I am not sure if you are…

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Hey Brett, congrats on the new trailer. It looks like your 2019 Forest River Wildwood Heritage Glen LTZ 273RL weighs right at 9,500 lbs when fully loaded. This would put your tongue weight somewhere around 950 lbs - 1,425 lbs when loaded up. I…

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Hello Gerry, thanks for reaching out. The correct weight distribution (WD) hitch will depend on the loaded tongue weight of your travel trailer. Each WD hitch has a range of tongue weights it will work with, and ideally you want your trailers tongue…

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Hey Rick! Yes, the B&W Continuum #BW28FR will work with your Alliance Delta 292RL. This is designed to work with tongue weight ranging from 600 lbs - 1,600 lbs and has a max gross towing weight of 16,000 lbs so you're well within those…

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