What Weight Safe Weight Distribution to Use for 11,300 lbs GVWR Trailer
Updated 02/17/2025 | Published 02/12/2025
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I am considering buying the Weigh Safe WDS. I know they have a middle weight and heavy weight model. My travel trailer is 38ft long with UVW of 9,443lbs - hitch weight of 1,100lbs - GVWR of 11,295lbs and my truck has a GVWR of 10,000lbs. Which one of the Weigh Safe systems would you recommend?
asked by: Vernon H
Expert Reply:
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 # WS59MR you were looking at.
Here's why:
Wight distribution systems (WDS) are designed to help with tongue weight (TW) so, contrary to popular belief, you'll actually choose a WDS based off of your TW as opposed to the GVWR. Since a properly loaded trailer will have a TW that's 10-15% the weight of the fully loaded trailer, this means you're looking at a possible TW range of 1,130 lbs - 1,694 lbs. The 18.5K system I recommend has a max TW of 1.8K so you won't be as restricted in how you load your trailer up.
Hopefully this helps clear things up. Using WDS can be a bit complicated when it comes to TW ranges and such. Please let me know if you have any other questions!
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Weigh Safe True Tow Weight Distribution Hitch - 2.5" Shank - 6" Drop - 18.5K GTW, 1.8K TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Trunnion Bar
- Fits 3 Inch Frame
- Fits 4 Inch Frame
- Fits 5 Inch Frame
- Fits 6 Inch Frame
- Includes Shank
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Requires Disconnection
- 1700 lbs
- Weigh Safe
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Vernon H.
2/14/2025
Thank You Jon G for answering all my questions about the Weigh Safe WDH. I ordered the WS49MR and received it one day later on February 13, 2025. I look forward to setting it up and using it this spring. I will write a review once I've used it for a while.