Weight distribution hitch questions

[Valpo Jeep]

Well it looks like our Class C RV will likely get totaled from a tree branch falling on it. $8,000 to $10,000 for a new roof and its a 2005 so 21 years old and very low in value as a result.

We enjoy camping and are looking to go to a teardrop style camper and tow it with our 2018 Sport S JLU. I am limited to 3,500 lbs and found a possible candidate that will be right at that if I do not overload it. I know the drivetrain will handle it without question as the same drivetrain is in a Gladiator with a higher tow rating. I have found a potential candidate that is a teardrop style but taller like a travel trailer so you have room to stand up in it.

My question is at what weight do you all recommend stepping up to a weight distribution hitch system? I have read a recommendation to use one if your trailer exceeds 50% of the towing vehicle weight. That means anything over about 2200 lbs will will need a WDH system with a JLU.

Something like this for trailers: This particular trailer is about 18-19 feet long, 8 feet wide, and about 9 feet tall.

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[Grayhound]

I used a wd hitch for this little guy. The jeep is so light and suspension so soft I thought it best.

 

[JeepinPete]

Really depends on the tongue weight of the trailer in question and what suspension your Jeep has. I tow a trailer the exceeds the specs and my Jeep handles it fine. Its tongue weight is ~500 lbs so I use a Reese setup that came with an old travel trailer I had. It is necessary and works well.

Look on CL or marketplace for a used hitch, they go for pennies on the dollar.

 

[shooting4625]

Well it looks like our Class C RV will likely get totaled from a tree branch falling on it. $8,000 to $10,000 for a new roof and its a 2005 so 21 years old and very low in value as a result.

We enjoy camping and are looking to go to a teardrop style camper and tow it with our 2018 Sport S JLU. I am limited to 3,500 lbs and found a possible candidate that will be right at that if I do not overload it. I know the drivetrain will handle it without question as the same drivetrain is in a Gladiator with a higher tow rating. I have found a potential candidate that is a teardrop style but taller like a travel trailer so you have room to stand up in it.

My question is at what weight do you all recommend stepping up to a weight distribution hitch system? I have read a recommendation to use one if your trailer exceeds 50% of the towing vehicle weight. That means anything over about 2200 lbs will will need a WDH system with a JLU.

Something like this for trailers: This particular trailer is about 18-19 feet long, 8 feet wide, and about 9 feet tall.

I tow this tear drop, it is around 1100lbs limit for the 2dr jeep is 2000lbs, tows great does not even know it is there

 

[F4Flyer]

I would get a WD hitch for the R-Pod. The Jeep is not great at towing, at all. The WD hitch will make it much safer

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