Weight Distribution System
I've owned popups, 5th Wheels, and Motorhomes. Recently I purchased a travel trailer (I guess we are going for the trifecta) Anyway, I'm pretty sure I want to install a Weight Distribution System to ...
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nagel wrote:
Truck is a 1/2 ton 4x4. GMC Sierra. GVWR 7000 pounds
So, it sounds like the information I will need is weight of trailer (5400 pounds). Tongue Weight (Not sure can't find that anywhere on trailer or tongue). Best thing is to get the thing weighed and go from there. Hmmmm
The trailer won’t have a listed tongue weight as it varies with the weight of the trailer and depends on where the weight is added to the trailer (ahead/behind axles).
The average trailer should have approximately 13 percent of its loaded weight carried on the tongue for good stability. If your tt is 5400lbs you should have at least 700lbs tongue weight. That amount will exceed your trucks receiver rating unless you use a WD hitch, so yes you do need one.
Hitches are rated for tongue weights usually in 200lbs increments. You’ll want one rated for at least 800lbs. One for 1000lbs wouldn’t hurt and would give some wiggle room. Just about any hitch will do the job but ones with built in sway control will usually do better than ones with sway bars. The popular ones are Equil-I-zer, Reese Dual Cam, and Blue Ox.
