Recommended Weight Distribution For 3500 Lb Travel Trailer Towed By 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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I'll be towing a small travel trailer that weighs about 3500 lbs fully loaded. Tongue weight is about 400 lbs, and I'll be carrying about 150 lbs of gear in the cargo area of my 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. What would you recommend for weight distribution?

asked by: Brad K

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Given the weight of the travel trailer and the tongue weights you mentioned, I'd recommend the Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System, part # RP66559. This system is effective on trailers with tongue weights from 500 to 1000 lbs, and in addition to proven weight control performance, it provides resistance against trailer sway caused by crosswinds or oncoming traffic.Given your approximate 550 lb tongue weight, this system would be perfect for your needs.

The weight distributing shank is included, but you'll need a trailer ball with a 1-1/4 inch diameter threaded shank. For a 2 inch ball, use part # A-90. For a 2-5/16 inch ball, use # 19286.

For more information about weight distribution, take a look at the help articles I've linked to.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

Hey Tim, thanks for the pictures. You do not want to tighten one spring bar more than the other. Here's what I recommend doing the next time you go to set it up. Lock your trailer's coupler onto the ball. Then use the tongue jack to raise the…

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Answer 2

To determine how much of a Rise or Drop you would need so that your towing setup is level you will need to compare some measurements. Start off my parking your 2017 GMC on level ground and then measuring from the ground to the top of the receiver…

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Answer 3

Hey Ray, while there certainly is a lot of appeal to the Andersen WD systems like the part #AN88VR what we have found is that if the tongue weight is more than a few hundred lbs they just don't work as well as the traditional systems that use…

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Answer 4

It sounds like you stripped out something or maybe just broke off a safety tab that keeps the foot from moving around. If it's still going up and down that's a good sign. Which electric jack do you have?

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Answer 5

Hey Chris, thanks for reaching out. We can definitely provide a wet bolt/HD shackle kit for your 2023 Grand Design Imagine AIM 15BH. For that I recommend the following: - Dexter Heavy Duty Suspension Upgrade Kit for Single Axle Trailers -3-1/8"…

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Hey Ron, congratulations on the new trailer! I have a Jay Feather myself and love it. You're definitely off to a great start with a weight distribution hitch, it will make a world of difference towing that trailer with your F-150. The Weigh Safe…

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Per the instructions(linked below) for the Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution #BLU27FR you should have at least one open hole on your L-Brackets #BLU42QR. It sounds like your hitch head may be pitched to far down or you have an underslung coupler.…

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Answer 8

That is not normal wear for the L-Brackets on your Blue 2-Point #BLU75FR to be that worn. It looks like you have too much angle in the head, so I recommend trying to tilt the L-brackets a little to try and get the bar less on just that one edge, and…

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Answer 9

Blue Ox does not have a torque spec available for the L-bracket plate you referenced. I would recommend just hand tight with an appropriate sized wrench or socket and it will be fine. No need to use any type of leverage bar to get it any tighter.

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Answer 10

Hey Tom congrats on the new trailer! You could use a tongue weight scale like item #e99044 to get an exact number. However, what we typically do is get your trailer's total loaded down weight and multiple that by 10% - 15% and whatever those…

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Answer 11

Hey Mike! The etrailer Electric Trailer Jack #e55ZV would be a great replacement for the jack on your 2021 Jayco Jay Flight 242BHS. This has the same lift as your existing jack but with a higher 5,000 lb capacity making it a nice upgrade. It also…

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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