Weight Distribution System Recommendation for 8,000 LB Travel Trailer
Updated 08/18/2014 | Published 08/16/2014
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Ive got a TT with a TW of 750 and dry weight of 5600lbs wet its problem close to 8000lbs. Can you steer me in the right direction for the best WD set up you guys offer!! Thanks
asked by: Mike
Expert Reply:
Typically the tongue weight of a travel trailer is 10 to 15 percent of the trailer's fully loaded weight. Since you mention that your fully loaded trailer is probably close to 8,000 pounds, a tongue weight of 750 pounds sounds a bit on the light side. I recommend that you verify the tongue weight and fully loaded weight of your trailer just to make sure that you are purchasing the system that is best for you. I am including an article that goes over ways to measure tongue weight.
If you find that the tongue weight isn't 10 to 15 percent of the fully loaded trailer weight, I suggest shifting some of your gear toward the front of the trailer if possible. This will make the trailer less susceptible to sway.
With your trailer I recommend using the Reese Steadi-Flex, part # RP66559. It's rated between 500 and 1,000 pounds tongue weight which you shoudl be right in the middle of. If you're total tongue weight is over the 1,000 pounds instead use # RP66560.
In addition you will need a properly sized hitch ball such as # 19286 (2-5/16 inch diameter) or # A-90 (2 inch diameter).
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Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 10K GTW, 1K 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
- Top-Mount
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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