Weight Distribution and Air Bag System for 2019 Toyota Tacoma Towing Travel Trailer and ATVs in Bed

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I will be towing with 2019 tacoma trd off road 4x4 access cab 6ft bed. My travel trailer has a gvwr of 3500lbs I expect tongue weight to be between 350-450lbs. I will also be hauling a quad and dirt bike in the bed of the truck, approximately 650lbs but not all of that behind the axle. My problem is I won’t always be hauling the bikes while towing, so should I size the WDH for the trailer and add air bags or size the hitch for the full bed and live with it when no weight is in the bed? Your help would be greatly appreciated

asked by: Nick M

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I think the air bag and weight distribution system combo is going to be your best option to cover both scenarios. But I would go with the system rated for the 350-450 lb of tongue weight like with the Fastway e2 part # FA92-00-0600 which has tongue weight range of 300-600 lb and then use air bags for additional support when truck bed is loaded like with the Firestone kit part # F2407. Set the system up spring bar tension wise for the weight of trailer without the ATVs loaded and then when they are loaded use the air bags to reduce the sag.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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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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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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Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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Since the pin weight of your camper is 2.1k, I recommend going with the LoadLifter 5000 opposed to the 7500. While technically there is not reason you couldn't use the 7500 kit, it really is not necessary for a camper like yours. Generally the…

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It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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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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For your 2024 Nissan Frontier I recommend the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller #RED24FR. I like the Liberty because it is simple, reliable, and looks great in any vehicle. The main unit installs behind the dash, so only the control knob will…

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Thanks for reaching out Larry, Yea I did a double take when i seen 5500 lol If your 2019 Ram 5500 has the factory trailer tow package, the #RED87CR is indeed the correct fit and the mating connector should be present somewhere behind the dash. The…

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