Recommended Weight Distribution System for a 4,000 lbs Trailer

Published 09/24/2023

Question:

Thinking of purchasing a 16 foot travel trailer with UVW 3000 lbs. and CCC of 950 lbs. Which of your weight distributing hitches would work best for this load?

asked by: Roger D

Expert Reply:

Congrats on your possible purchase. Weight distribution systems are selected off of a trailer's tongue weight, which is typically between 10% and 15% of your trailer's total loaded weight. So yours would be somewhere between 400 lbs and 600 lbs if we round up to 4,000 lbs. With this in mind, I recommend the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control item # EQ37060ET.

The Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System item # EQ37060ET tops out at 6,000 lbs and has a tongue weight range of 200 lbs - 600 lbs. Even if you don't go over the 10% this system will not be over capacity for a 4,000 lbs trailer. The built in 4-point sway control will keep your trailer in line with your tow vehicle when you get passed by a semi or make a sudden move.

This system includes a 2" shank and a 2" hitch ball. I have linked a review video below so you can see some of this systems functions demonstrated.

expert reply by: Jerred H