Weight Distribution Hitch - weight rating ?

[Camp dog]

I have a 2022 Rockwood GeoPro G19FD single axle trailer that I tow with a 2023 Tundra SR5. I’m looking at purchasing a Camco Eazlift TR3 weight distribution hitch.
My estimated loaded tongue weight is approximately 750-775 lbs based on the factory hitch weight plus batteries, propane tanks, fresh water and front storage cargo.
I’m trying to decide between the TR3 with the 800 lb rated spring bars (model 48904) and the 1000 lb rated version ( model 48900)

For anyone towing a similar GeoPro or other comparable single axle trailer:
Which spring bar rating did you choose ?
Have you noticed any difference in ride quality between the 800 and 1000 lb rated bars ?
Have you experienced a stiff or harsh ride with the oversized spring bars ?
Would you recommend the 800 or 1000 lb spring bars for my set up ?

I’d appreciate hearing about your actual experience

 

[Kevin D Pem]

I use an equalizer hitch, and have for years.

Here's the thing!

A spring slightly less rated allows more weight on the drive wheels. Higher rated springs put more weight on the steers.

Run this through your mind. The truck is designed to handle the weight in the bed area. So a little sag won't hurt anything, and will give more traction in general, and a better ride.

If the wheels on the rear of the truck loose traction, forward control can be lost entirely in the right road conditions directional control can be lost entirely (think jackknife). At least under breaking conditions understeer becomes less when the vehicle balance is light on the front of the tow vehicle.

Different spring sets can be purchased for different tow setups. If I had a choice for your setup. I would choose 700lbs springs.
I would definitely not choose 1000lbs springs.

 

[RobertE]

I would recheck those weights. I thought that was a relatively light trailer since it’s single axle, so I looked it up

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• • Dry Weight / UVW (Unloaded Vehicle Weight): ~3,233 lbs to 3,511 lbs [1, 2]
  • Hitch Weight: ~409 lbs to 435 lbs [1, 2]
  • GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): 4,409 lbs to 4,435 lbs [1, 2]
  
  According to these specs your hitch weight should be at least a couple hundred pounds under what you’re citing.
  
  IMO stability should be the main concern since it’s a single axle. Take notice of weight distribution inside the trailer. I doubt you need a WDH, but it can help with stability.
  
  I think I’d be looking into a stabilizer system, not a WDH. How much squat have you got?
  
  
  
  

 

[Kevin D Pem]

I would recheck those weights. I thought that was a relatively light trailer since it’s single axle, so I looked it up

• 
  
• • Dry Weight / UVW (Unloaded Vehicle Weight): ~3,233 lbs to 3,511 lbs [1, 2]
  • Hitch Weight: ~409 lbs to 435 lbs [1, 2]
  • GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): 4,409 lbs to 4,435 lbs [1, 2]
  
  According to these specs your hitch weight should be at least a couple hundred pounds under what you’re citing.
  
  IMO stability should be the main concern since it’s a single axle. Take notice of weight distribution inside the trailer. I doubt you need a WDH, but it can help with stability.
  
  I think I’d be looking into a stabilizer system, not a WDH. How much squat have you got?
  
  
  

Looks like the hitch weight is off in those specs.

 

[RobertE]

Looks like the hitch weight is off in those specs.

10-15% is the rule of thumb, no?

 

[Kevin D Pem]

10-15% is the rule of thumb, no?

Yes! Gross weight 4,400 =10% 440 4,400 = 15% 660. Not 409-435. For the record,
Hitch receivers have higher ratings when WD hitchs are used, so verify capacity if you won't be using one.

 

[RobertE]

Pick away if you want, my point is it’s not 750#