Weigh-Safe Weight Distribution Hitch on 19FD

[Joe51]

I purchased a Weigh-Safe Weight Distribution Hitch for a Geo Pro 19FD that I will be picking up from the dealer in April. I am interested in knowing if anyone has used this brand of hitch on a Geo Pro and any thoughts or suggestions.

[RedLdr1]

Welcome to the forum. Before anyone can really answer your question they will need to know what your tow vehicle is and its tow capacity ratings.

I have a R-Pod RP-192 which is a very close "twin" of your floor plan. We had to decide between the two models.

In my case I do not use a Weight Distributing Hitch as my F-150 doesn't need one at these weights. I do use a mechanical Sway Control.

[Joe51]

Thank you for your reply. I have a 2006 Toyota Tundra 4x4 double cab with 4.7 liter engine. The towing capacity is 7,000 lbs and trailer dry weight is 3500 lbs.

[01tundra]

Originally Posted by Joe51

Thank you for your reply. I have a 2006 Toyota Tundra 4x4 double cab with 4.7 liter engine. The towing capacity is 7,000 lbs and trailer dry weight is 3500 lbs.

Just an FYI, but those two capacities you quoted are the most meaningless numbers available.

You need to be looking at loaded trailer tongue weight (typically 12-15% of trailer GVWR), max available payload of your particular truck (actual yellow sticker on door jam - not a spec online), max rear axle weight capacity (GAWR) and max allowable hitch weight (typically stamped on the bottom of the truck hitch).

[Iowa Frogfarmer]

To me it is a case of overkill. A weight distributing hitch yes. One that gives you a readout of your tongue weight no. One trip to a certified CAT scale with your rig loaded as you would normally do along with everyone you plan to have with you will suffice. Not only will it give you tongue weight but also your actual trailer weight, how much cargo weight you are hauling in your tow vehicle and if your hitch is actually set up correctly. Just load you rig up, hit the scale and then follow the instructions in the sticky post at the top of this section on how to weigh your rig. A good weight distributing hitch will cost about half of what the the weigh Safe does.

[NJKris]

Originally Posted by RedLdr1

Welcome to the forum. Before anyone can really answer your question they will need to know what your tow vehicle is and its tow capacity ratings.

I have a R-Pod RP-192 which is a very close "twin" of your floor plan. We had to decide between the two models.

In my case I do not use a Weight Distributing Hitch as my F-150 doesn't need one at these weights. I do use a mechanical Sway Control.

It's nice that the newer F150's have greater capacity before needing a WDH. My 2015 only had a 500 lb tongue weight limit, UNLESS you added a WDH, then it more than doubled the limit. Tongue weight on my G19FD is certainly above 500 when loaded for travel.

[NJKris]

You need to be looking at loaded trailer tongue weight (typically 12-15% of trailer GVWR),

This doesn't apply to our single axle units. More like at LEAST 18%.

[01tundra]

Originally Posted by NJKris

This doesn't apply to our single axle units. More like at LEAST 18%.

Wow, those trailers must be really tongue heavy.

Our old single axle Jayco Hummingbird was right at 13% loaded.

Our Mini Lite is tongue heavy as well, lightly loaded we're right at 14.5%.

[NJKris]

With the 2 propane tanks, 2 golf cart batteries, 2 bicycles on the tongue rack, yeah, it's somewhere around 700 lbs at least according to those who have weighed theirs. I use 800 lb spring bars on the WDH.

[Old Coyote]

Originally Posted by Joe51

Thank you for your reply. I have a 2006 Toyota Tundra 4x4 double cab with 4.7 liter engine. The towing capacity is 7,000 lbs and trailer dry weight is 3500 lbs.

I tow a similar 2021 19FBS with a 2004 Tundra 4.7L w/Tow package.
Two additions to your truck that are very useful are changing to "Load Range E" tires and adding Airbags (I have Firestone) to your rear suspension. Tundras are well known to have LIMITED PAYLOAD CAPACITY, so these help adjust for that.

I have attached two files that show all my weights for both the TT (Trailer) and the TV (Truck). These files show ACTUAL weights when the TT is ready for use and the TV is loaded w/ 2 passengers, a large dog, firewood, and other items in the bed. Click on the files to open them.

[Old Coyote]

Originally Posted by Old Coyote

I tow a similar 2021 19FBS with a 2004 Tundra 4.7L w/Tow package.
Two additions to your truck that are very useful are changing to "Load Range E" tires and adding Airbags (I have Firestone) to your rear suspension. Tundras are well known to have LIMITED PAYLOAD CAPACITY, so these help adjust for that.

I have attached two files that show all my weights for both the TT (Trailer) and the TV (Truck). These files show ACTUAL weights when the TT is ready for use and the TV is loaded w/ 2 passengers, a large dog, firewood, and other items in the bed. Click on the files to open them.

I'll try to add the second file " *** Truck & Trailer Weights & Loading" here

[Old Coyote]

Originally Posted by Joe51

I purchased a Weigh-Safe Weight Distribution Hitch for a Geo Pro 19FD that I will be picking up from the dealer in April. I am interested in knowing if anyone has used this brand of hitch on a Geo Pro and any thoughts or suggestions.

I have NOT used the Weight-Safe WDH, I continue to use the Andersen Ant-Sway WDH. It is highly recommended for this weight of TT, and is VERY EASY to adjust (only once needed) and to hookup/unhook. The advantage of this WDH over most others is that it DOES NOT USE BARS, instead it uses chains and compression bushings to adjust the Weight Distribution, this is what makes it very easy to use or adjust, and make is EASY TO BACK UP your TT (I have read on this forum that some WDH's require you to remove them to back up), and it make NO NOISE, as the bar types do.