I have some bad news for you. I know that’s a rotten way to begin an article, but honesty before civility.

Almost all RVs should use a weight-distribution hitch.

(That’s not the bad news).

• You probably need a WDH if your camper weighs 5,000 lbs or more when loaded.
• Check your tow vehicle’s tire pressure before towing! Compare that inflation pressure to their load capacity based on load index tables.
• Pick a weight-distribution hitch with a weight capacity just above (not below) the maximum loaded weight of your trailer.
• When weighing your camper and tow vehicle on a certified scale, weigh your rig with the (calibrated) hitch you will be using! Check GAWs for both tow vehicle and trailer.
• Don’t trust airbags to fix your weight distribution problems.
• You should give yourself some extra room beneath the GVWR of your towable, especially when using a WDH.