Weight Distribution and Sway Control
Do I need WD/Sway control for a new 19ft. 2800lb. single axel travel trailer with a 350 pound tongue weight? Im pulling with a 2014 Toyota 4runner with a 4700 pound capacity and a 500 pound tongue we...
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Sounds like the factory hitch is not actually attached to the frame of the vehicle. This being the case, if you use WD, the stress will bend wherever the hitch it actually mounted. It's simply not sturdy enough. Your hitch "really" should be mounted to the frame for strength and support.
Although your camper is not "that" heavy, I think you are pushing your chances with the current hitch. Be wise and go ahead and invest in a frame mounted receiver hitch made for your vehicle. The last thing you want is the hitch to rip off the back of your vehicle and your camper goes 4 wheeling (ok... 2 wheeling) through somebody's front living room.
With your current set-up, do not use weight distribution.
Although your camper is not "that" heavy, I think you are pushing your chances with the current hitch. Be wise and go ahead and invest in a frame mounted receiver hitch made for your vehicle. The last thing you want is the hitch to rip off the back of your vehicle and your camper goes 4 wheeling (ok... 2 wheeling) through somebody's front living room.
With your current set-up, do not use weight distribution.
