Weight Distribution Recommendation For 2012 Toyota Tundra Towing 2008 Rockwood Mini-Lite Camper
Question:
I have a 2012 Tundra 5.7L 4x4 with towing package. Ill be towing a 3500lbs dry trailer with a tongue weight of 425-500ish lbs and 4700lbs GVWR. Its a 2008 Rockwood Mini Light 2306. I would like to purchase anti-sway and weigh distribution unit that is easy to use and backs up well. What do you recommend?
asked by: Ted
Expert Reply:
When choosing a weight distribution system you will need the tongue weight of your trailer in its full loaded ready-to-tow condition added to the weight of any cargo you are carrying behind the rear axle of your Tundra. For towngue weights around 400-500 lbs, a system like the Reese Stead-Flex Weight Distribution System, part # RP66558 would work great for you.
This system has a tongue weight capacity between 400 and 600 lbs. It also features built-in anti-sway control. It also features a lift handle which reduces the lifting needed by a trailer jack.
You will just need to add a properly sized ball like part # A-90 for a 2 inch diameter or part # 19286 for a 2-5/16 inch hitch ball. I have attached a link to a helpful article about weight distribution you can check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-5/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- CURT
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Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 6K GTW, 600 TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 500 lbs
- Reese
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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Fastway
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