Towing a Nobo 16.1 travel trailer

Looking to tow a new Nobo 16.1 travel trailer with our Tundra and not sure if a weight distribution hitch is needed for such a small trailer. The trailer is 14’ 4” total length with hitch 315 lbs UVW is 2,889 and ccc is 926 lbs. I have been towing boats etc for many years one of which I still have and is 3,200 lbs loaded (19ft ranger bass boat). I never had any concerns with the boat on the back of the Tundra and I barely notice it is there. The new trailer we are looking at is built with independent suspension designed for off road use and we do plan on doing a lot of boondocking and off roading with it. I know the weight distribution hitch would only get in the way when off roading. As a side note I am always towing at or below 65 mph for safety when on the road. Any thoughts?

 

You probably don't need a WDH but a sway control device would be an asset. You can get one or two that just unclips when you get off the highway and hit the trails. If you are running at ~10% tongue weight, this would be a good to add. You never know when you will need to exceed 65 mph and these are a low cost add-on to your existing hitch.

https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Reese/83660.html

 

No, you don’t need one according to the weight of the trailer. I don’t see any problems pulling it without a WD hitch.