So we have our astro with it's 5000 pound capacity. We are going to use a 2 horse trailer and tow that from Colorado to Maine. I plan to get familiar with the towing setup and start with the empty trailer (about 2000 pounds is my best guess based on what I've found online), then add more weight (Maybe some sandbags and/or a few boxes of books). Does anyone have any recommendations as too whether to use weight distrubution and sway control, this is the one I'm looking at http://www.etrailer.com/Weight-Distribution/Reese/RP66082.html, but $500 is quite a bit of money. I also will be installing brakes (colorado law) so if anyone knows of a good welding shop in Colorado Springs, that would be helpful.
To recap:
Towing a trailer that is half the GVWR of the tow vehicle when empty. Is weight distrubution with/without sway control worth $500?
Welding shop in Colorado springs that can do a good install of the square four hole mounting flanges on the trailer.
Thanks!