Weight Distribution hitch with anti-sway bars
Hello all, new to the RV Forum. We have recently upgraded from a large pop-up to our first travel trailer. We bought a StarCraft 24RLS, 29', tandem wheels and all the amenities...well, at least for us...
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Tongue weight of the TT is 560-600lbs, TT weighs approximately 6000lbs gross combo weight. Looking at a WD hitch with a tongue capacity of 1000lbs and 12,000lbs GCVW. Does this sound right?
Guessing weights won't hack it. As mentioned you'll need to weigh the trailer (when it is loaded) and get the correct tongue weight. If this is not possible, then the normal procedure is to take 12% of the trailer's GVWR (6000 lbs??) for the tongue weight. 6000 x .12= 720 lbs. So, your comment above does sound right. If the trailer's GVWR is actually higher than the 6000 lb you provided...apply the 12% to whatever the actual GVWR really is.
Keep in mind of the 12% figure above. 550 - 600 lb tongue weight for a 6000 lb trailer is way too light and more than likely, you will probably encounter sway conditions regardless of the WD/sway control device you choose (except for the Hensley and Pro Pride, of course).
You also mentioned "gross combo weight". Not really sure what you mean by that and you didn't give a weight for it. Gross Combined Vehicle Weight GCVW is the total weight of the truck and trailer combined.
Good luck
Ron
