Looking For Budget Friendly Weigh Distribution Hitch To Pull 5K Dump Trailer

Updated 02/12/2026 | Published 02/06/2026

Question:

Hi I have a 20 ram 1500 that Im looking for a budget friendly weight distribution hitch to pull my dump trailer. I generally dont pull more than 5k pounds

asked by: Steve M

Expert Reply:

Hey Steve, thanks for reaching out. We do have a good option for that. I recommend the following:

- Curt TruTrack 2P Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - 7-Hole Shank - 8K GTW, 800 lb TW # C95MJ

It’s designed for lighter trailers with 500–800 lbs of tongue weight, which puts you right in the sweet spot for what you’re hauling. It’s simple to set up, not overly heavy to handle, and does a good job keeping the truck level and stable without spending big money.

Just keep in mind the frame brackets only fit frames up to 6" tall and 4" wide. Also there must be space on the frame for the brackets and a 35" long spring bar.

What kind of dump trailer do you have?

expert reply by: Jesse M

Curt TruTrack 2P Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - 7-Hole Shank - 8K GTW, 800 lb TW
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Steve M.

2/10/2026

It's a maxum 2 axle, it's only about 12 feet long.

Jesse M.

2/10/2026

@SteveM Ok nice! As long as the tongue isn't too crowded the # C95MJ will work great for that!

Doug M.

2/11/2026

Just a heads up, because the site asked me for info regarding your question, I had to buy several really large wrenches for some of the nuts on this setup.