Use a weight distribution hitch or not?

MX-RV wrote:
. my personal rule is you need wd and sway control when you get over 50% of your towing capacity.

I think this is an excellent rule to follow. This is an apples and oranges example, (compared to the frontal area of a TT), however, I have a 6'4" wide x 12' utility trailer that I have loaded heavy a few times. It's got a 2999 GVWR and even loaded heavy my X handled it no problem at all. No WDH necessary at that weight and that's under half of my 6900lb tow rating.

Using my personal guidelines, you are in even better shape than I am, if my calculations are correct and your trailer does have a 2700lb GVWR, your at 75% of your tow rating.

I also can see the point of the one poster who suggested that you try to dial in the equalizer if possible. They are good quality pieces, I don't know that I'd agree they are the "the best" but they are very good. There are lots of good choices out there. You already have the equalizer, so why not give it a shot and see if you can dial it in?

It would be great if you could take a few photos of the van hooked up to your TT after you get it dialed in for all of us to see and post them here.

Also - no problem at all with my posts/advice. That's all it is, my personal advice. Just trying to help. The one thing I truly love about camping is that most of the campers I come across are friendly, helpful folks and I truly appreciate that.

Good luck,
G