Weight Distribution Hitch for 1,000 lb Tongue Weight
Question:
i just bought the super hitch and a 36 inch extension have not installed yet do i need the weight distribution hitch with a 16 ft car trailer and a 5700 lb jeep jk my truck is a 3500 chevy silverado dually 4 door if i remember i think its about 850 to 1000 lbs tongue weight thanks
asked by: Don S
Expert Reply:
A weight distribution hitch is needed if your loaded trailer's weight is more than 50 percent of your vehicle's GVWR. Based off of what you mentioned of a car trailer with a 5,700 lb Jeep, it is very likely going to be more than half of the GVWR of your 2016 Chevy Silverado 3500.
For a weight distribution, if your total tongue weight - the tongue weight of your fully loaded trailer plus the weight of any cargo behind your truck's real axle - is 1,000 lbs we do have a very good option; I recommend the Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System with Sway Control # RP66560.
This will give you a set up that gives you outstanding sway control via friction in the spring bars to ensure you never have to worry about your trailer swaying. It also uses clamp-on brackets so you won't have to drill along your trailer frame, and allows you to back up with the system on. To use it you will need Hitch Ball # 19286.
I have added a link to a video review for you to check out as well.
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2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
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Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 12K GTW, 1.2K TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
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- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
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- 1100 lbs
- 700 lbs
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- 900 lbs
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TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension for SuperHitch Trailer Hitch Receivers - 36" Long
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Extender
- Trailers
- 36 Inch Extension
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 6500 lbs
- TorkLift
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