What Is The Best Weight Distribution System For My V-nose Trailer?
Updated 06/19/2025 | Published 06/14/2025
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Hi, good afternoon. I’m writing and inquiring about sway control for the trailer I pull. I tow a 6x12 enclosed v-nose trailer single axle and it does have some sway in it that causes me to slow down. Either at Highway speeds or when a truck passes. My current weights based on calculations my all up weight truck and trailer included is 7,460lbs. My tounge weight I belive is around 300lbs. What weight distribution hitch with sway control do you recommend? I did get my weights from a CAT scale. I don’t want to go to light and I don’t want to go to heavy where my ride is rigid or the set up is useless.
asked by: Kevin H
Expert Reply:
Hey Kevin,
On a trailer with a v-nose like yours you cannot use the standard weight distribution systems with the chain hangers that go over the top of the trailer frame. You would need to use a system with the Reese Chain Hanger Kit # RP58305, this kit will re locate the chain hangers to a spot on the frame you are able to mount.
You would then go with a weight distribution system like # BXW0550 for your trailer to eliminate that sway. The Blue Ox system I linked is going to be perfect for your tongue weight range and not to overkill for it. It is going to make for a much better ride overall.
At the CAT scale did you weigh just the trailer or truck and trailer together? You get a better idea of your tongue weight just off of the trailer weight.
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Kevin H.
6/18/2025
I weighed the truck and trailer together with what I haul inside the trailer. With the truck and trailer together Steer axle 2920lbs Drive axle 2780lbs Trailer axle 1760lbs