I have a 2009 kz coyote that weighs 3543lbs dry and tops out at 5000 gvwr. Do I need to get a weight distribution hitch for 550 tw like
http://www.etrailer.com/Weight-Distr...s/PS49901.html
or can I get one rated for higher weight in case later I want a bigger trailer? Will it hurt anything to have a hitch rated higher than the actual trailer, I wouldn't think so but I thought I'd ask yall.

 

Mine looks exactly like that one except that it has the EAZ-Lift brand name on it. It came with the camper from the previous owner. It has a 1000 lb. bar for a 780 lb. tongue weight. You will note that that particular hitch is available with 550, 750, 1000 and 1200 pound TW rated bars. All that is required with a heavier trailer is to change the bars.

Etrailer says buy one nearest to your TW. TW = tongue weight + cargo wt. behind the axle of the tow vehicle.
http://www.etrailer.com/faq-weightdi....aspx#Choosing

 

Thank you. I wasn't aware that you could swap out bars and it would only take like 100 bucks to upgrade to almost any tw bar I needed.

 

^^ Good advice. Do not buy bars that are oversized.

 

Depends on the brand of hitch.


With an Equal-I-Zer brand, the spring bars are not upgradeabe to heavier bars. If you have 800 pounds spring bars but need 1,000, then your only option is to replace the entire Equal-I-Zer hitch.


With Reese Strait-Line and Husky Centerline, you can simply replace the spring bars with heavier spring bars. But the cost is closer to $100 for each bar. For example:
http://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-...e/RP66009.html


My ProPride hitch is rated for up to 1,400 pounds tongue weight, but my actual tongue weight is only 650 pounds. ProPride told me to not worry about it, but to simply jack up the tension on the spring bars to handle the weight on the hitch.

 

I can't offer numbers to you and I apologize for that, but I do have a distribution hitch and compared to a standard ball on a stick (as I call it) it makes you feel like theres nothing behind you. I frequently tow my 25 ft (I think but might be wrong) TT and am usually topped out for weight on my non-tow package 2012 XLT 5.0 with 3.31s and its a beeze.

Worst part is actually realizing theres a trailer back there. The hitch, to me, makes all the difference in the world.


EDIT: I do not use the friction sway bar. I removed and sold mine as soon as I got it. Also, and this is serious, don't forget to remove the bars when backing up. I forgot once and it was ugly.

 

I don't think it would hurt at all. I have always gone to the local trailer parts store and bought what they stocked....the 1000lb "Curt" brand. I have had trailers from 4k to 8k. I also do not think you would need a sway control, but you may just want one.

 

I would want a hitch rated for a bigger trailer, better to be safe. Ad it leaves for the bigger trailer like you said. Also check out Anderson hitches for their weight distribution hitches, let me know if you want one I have them.