Weight Distribution Hitch Question
Newbie TT question. I have a 2014 Ram 3500 SRW with a payload capacity of 4,022lbs. Do I need a weight distribution hitch for a TT with a dry tongue weight of 643lbs?
Forum Discussion
eHoefler wrote:
Look at your reciever, see what the dead hitch weight rating for it, chances are you will be over it with out a equalizer. My class 5 has a dead weight reating of 1200 pounds, I have a crew cab, 8' box, dually, I tow an enclosed trailer with a hitch weight of approx. 1000 pounds and have had no issues for over 300,000 miles.
Is that figure on the receiver itself? I spent an hour online yesterday trying to come up with receiver hitch capacity but all I keep finding is payload and overall towing capacities. Thanks
UPDATE: I found it thanks to the term "dead hitch weight" Looks like I am rated at 1,181.
