What Weight Distribution Hitch Should I Get for My 19 Foot Travel Trailer with Dry Weight 3600 Pound

Updated 09/26/2025 | Published 05/04/2025

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Question:

I am considering FA94-00-0600 Fastway e2 WDH for my 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee that will be towing a 19 travel trailer with a dry wight of 3600 lbs. Is there any other WDH/sway control that I should consider?

asked by: John D

Expert Reply:

Hello John,

The Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - Round - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW # FA94-00-0600 is an excellent weight distribution hitch! I prefer systems that use bars and brackets over those with chains, they just work better in my opinion.

When selecting the correct weight distribution system, it’s most important to choose one that closely matches your loaded tongue weight. Since your 19 ft travel trailer has a dry weight of 3,600 lbs, the GVWR is likely between 4,500 and 5,000 lbs. Tongue weight typically ranges from 10% to 15% of the total weight, so at the higher end (15%), you’re looking at around 750 lbs fully loaded.

I recommend using something like the Big Truck Big RV Tongue Weight Scale w/ Storage Bag for Trailers - 2,000 lbs # BTBRV44FR to get the most accurate reading of your loaded tongue weight. Depending on your actual tongue weight, you might need to move up to the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - Round - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW # FA94-00-1000, which is designed for tongue weights between 600–1,000 lbs.

If you're open to spending a bit more, I highly recommend the Weigh Safe True Tow Weight Distribution Hitch - 2" Shank - 6" Drop - 8.5K GTW, 850 lbs TW # WS79VR. This system will definitely handle your loaded tongue weight, as it's rated up to 850 lbs. What’s great about this one is that it takes all the guesswork out of setup. You simply hook up to the trailer, open the app, put in the weight from the scale, answer a few questions, and it tells you exactly how to install it for optimal performance. I attached a great review video my buddy Brad put together for you to check out.

If you do go with the Fastway, don't forget to grab a hitch ball. For 2" # A-90, 2 5/16" # C40030. Also a 1-7/8" 12pt Thin Walled Socket # ALL643216 for ball installation.

Did you just get a travel trailer, or just having too much sway and tired of your knuckles turning white?

expert reply by: Kate F

Kate F.

9/26/2025

Hey John, did you decide on a weight distribution hitch for your Grand Cherokee and travel trailer? I'm curious to know how it worked out for you, as it could help others looking to improve their towing setup.