Weight Distribution Hitch for 2024 Toyota RAV4 Towing Travel Trailer

Updated 08/14/2024 | Published 08/08/2024

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Big Truck Big RV Tongue Weight Scale w/ Storage Bag for Trailers - 2,000 lbs

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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 4,000 lbs GTW, 400 lbs TW

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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW

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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW

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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW

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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 14,000 lbs GTW, 1,400 lbs TW

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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 16,000 lbs GTW, 1,600 lbs TW

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Question:

Hi there etrailer. I have a 2024 Toyota RAV4 and I'm planning to use it to tow my travel trailer. Which weight distribution hitch is going to be right for me?

asked by: Rick

Expert Reply:

Hi Rick; the right weight distribution hitch will depend on the loaded tongue weight of your setup. The best way to find this is with a tongue weight scale like the # BTBRV44FR. Once you have this measurement you can find a system with an appropriate tongue weight range.

Tongue weight is typically 10-15% of the loaded trailer weight so you can also use that to get an estimate. If you look up the specs of your trailer there will be a dry hitch weight, which is the unloaded tongue weight, and the GVWR. The dry hitch weight gives you the low end so if you take 15% of the GVWR you will have an idea for the upper limit of your tongue weight.

For a quality WDH that is widely considered the best I recommend the Equal-i-zer system. You can choose from the following based on your tongue weight:

-Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control # EQ37040ET (tongue weight up to 400 lbs)

-Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control # EQ37060ET (tongue weight range 200 - 600 lbs)

-Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control # EQ37100ET (600 lbs - 1,000 lbs)

-Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control # EQ37120ET (800 lbs - 1,200 lbs)

-Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control # EQ37140ET (1,000 lbs - 1,400 lbs)

-Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control # EQ64FR (1,200 lbs - 1,600 lbs)

If you still aren't sure what your tongue weight is feel free to add the year, make, and model of your trailer in the comments below and I'll help you narrow down your choices.