We just purchased a 2013 Boundry Waters ZT231FB. It's a special edition Z-1. It weighs 5025lbs and has a hitch weight ~600lbs. This is with nothing in it.
I have a 1500 Silverado with the HD towing package. It tows 9600lbs and 600lbs hitch weight limit. It tows it fairly well even in 35-40mph cross winds.
My question is this, do I really need to get a load distribution hitch, or can I just put some extra weight behind the trailer axles to lower the tongue weight?