Weight Distribution Recommendations for 2002 Toyota Sequoia Towing 26 Foot Travel Trailer
Question:
I have a toyota sequioa 2002 SR5 2Wheel,drive...Im planning to tow a travel trailer 26 footer aljo... The weight of the trailer is 4800 lbs dry.... Do you think I could pull the trailer with no problem? Do I need to install an air bag ? Thanks
asked by: Mexfil
Expert Reply:
According to my research, the 2002 Toyota Sequoia has a 6500 lb towing capacity, but I recommend you confirm this for yourself by consulting your owner's manual or Toyota dealer.
Air helper springs are designed to suspend cargo carried in the cargo area of an SUV or the bed of a truck, but they won't be effective combating the squat caused by the trailer tongue weight being applied to the rear suspension. A weight distribution system would be much more effective in leveling your ride height between the front and rear axles. Due to the length of the trailer, I'd recommend a system with a sway control component, as well.
I've linked you to an FAQ article that explains how a weight distribution system works. We recommend using weight distribution any time the trailer weight is greater than half the weight of the tow vehicle.
In order to choose the correct system, you'll need to determine what we refer to as the TTW or total tongue weight of the trailer. The TTW includes the fully loaded and ready to tow tongue weight of the trailer added to the weight of anything stowed in the cargo area of your Sequoia behind the rear axle. I'll link you to another article that explains a few methods of finding your TTW.
Ideally, you'll want your trailer TTW to be pretty close to the center of the effective range of the w/d system you choose. Once you determine your TTW, you can go to the weight distribution product category page I've linked to. On the left hand margin of the page, click on the number that comes closest to your TTW, and the available choices will be shown.
Let's say your TTW is about 700 lbs. In that case, the Reese Steadi-Flex # RP66560 would be a good choice for you. The system combines sway control with weight distribution that's effective on trailers with tongue weights ranging from 600-1200 lbs. If your TTW is closer to 600 lbs, going with a lower rated system like # RP66559, which is rated from 500-1000 lbs would be better.
Both systems include the weight distributing shank, but the properly sized trailer ball is sold separately. For a 2 inch ball, use part # A-90, or # 19286 for a 2-5/16 inch ball.
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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
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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
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- CURT
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Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 10K GTW, 1K 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
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 12K GTW, 1.2K 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
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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Draw-Tite Activator IV Trailer Brake Controller - Up to 4 Axles - Time Delayed
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Time Delayed Controller
- Electric
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- Digital Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Draw-Tite
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