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Replacement Trunnion Spring Bar for Reese Weight Distribution System - 1,200 lbs TW

Replacement Trunnion Spring Bar for Reese Weight Distribution System - 1,200 lbs TW

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Replacement, cam-style, trunnion spring bar works with Reese weight-distribution systems with maximum tongue weight ratings of 1,200 lbs. 1-800-940-8924 to order Reese accessories and parts part number RP66009 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Reese products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Replacement Trunnion Spring Bar for Reese Weight Distribution System - 1,200 lbs TW. Accessories and Parts reviews from real customers.
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Reese Accessories and Parts - RP66009

  • Weight Distribution Hitch
  • Spring Bars
  • Trunnion Bar
  • Reese
  • 1200 lbs TW

Replacement, cam-style, trunnion spring bar works with Reese weight-distribution systems with maximum tongue weight ratings of 1,200 lbs.


Features:

  • Replacement spring bar works with Reese weight-distribution systems
  • Trunnion bar is hot rolled and tapered for superior strength and flexibility
  • Curved end is designed for use with dual-cam sway control (RP26002 - sold separately)
  • 1 Bar included
  • Tongue weight: 600 lbs - 1,200 lbs


66009 Reese Trunnion Spring Bar for Weight Distribution Hitch - 1,200 lbs




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Video Transcript for Review of Reese Replacement Weight Distribution Trunnion Spring Bar - RP66009

Hi, there. I'm Michael with etrailer.com. Today, we're gonna take a quick look at this Reese replacement weight distribution trunnion spring bar. This is going to replace a cam style spring bar that will work with your Reese weight distribution systems with dual cam sway control like the one you see on the screen there with the 12,000 pound gross towing weight and the 1,200 pound tongue weight. This trunnion bar is constructed of a hot rolled and tapered steel, so it is going to provide superior strength and flexibility. It does have that 600 to 1,200 pound tongue weight so it is going to work as a direct replacement for that model of weight distribution system that I just showed, or if you have a similar weight distribution system with that Reese style and you're wanting to replace the spring bar to either go up in weight or down in weight to meet your application's needs, this will be a great option for that as well.

You can see it does have the curved end here that it is designed for that dual cam sway control system. So make sure you're getting the right one for you. You can see it does have the trunnion design up here as well, so it's gonna work really well. And because this is a direct replacement from Reese, you can trust that he is gonna fit right in place of your original. No worries about compatibility or anything like that.

So that completes our look for today. Again, I'm Michael with etrailer.com. Thanks for watching.

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Replacement Trunnion Spring Bar for Reese Weight Distribution System - 1,200 lbs TW - RP66009

Average Customer Rating:  4.9 out of 5 stars   (80 Customer Reviews)

Replacement, cam-style, trunnion spring bar works with Reese weight-distribution systems with maximum tongue weight ratings of 1,200 lbs.

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Season is still a month away, but they do fit fine should do the job!

Daniel

4/25/2024

They have worked out very well, I would certainly recommend them!



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Always great service and quick shipping.



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I always deal with etrailer. The only reason why I possibly might not buy my trailer and towing needs from someone else is if etrailer doesn't carry them!! I've used the Reese Strait-Line equalizer and sway control system for 20 years, and bought the Reese Strait-Line for my son and sister-in-law. I prefer it to other systems such as the "Equalizer" brand system because the Reese "dual-cam" system is the only one which has a center detent position on the "bent bars". If the trailer moves to one side or the other, it must first put several hundred pounds more tension on the "bent bars". This tension forces the trailer to move right back to the straight-behind position without any steering wheel movement at all. I already have these 1200 lb. bars on my Strait-Line hitch and sway control. My sister-in-law is getting a new trailer with heavier tongue weight, and these bars will replace the 800 lb. bars she has now.

James

3/5/2021

The heavier-duty spring bars have worked out well on my sister-in-laws new, heavier travel trailer. No problems at all, truck trailer tow level.



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I have owned a Reese weight distribution system now for almost four years that I use on my 28' Pace Car Hauler Trailer. I have been extremely satisfied with the performance of the system and the recommendations and continued on-going service from the folks at etrailer.com.

Rusty R.

3/17/2018

Still Works As Advertised



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Miss R took my order.........

The
1200 pound Reese trunion bars came quickly. I was impressed with the heavy duty box and good packing.

Great price and first class service. My box trailer needs some more items. I will definitely buy them from Etrailer.

Thank you

Larry G.

3/23/2016

All is well. I wish that I had upgraded to the 1200 pound bars sooner.....my trailer tows so much better now.



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Excellent service!
Korren was a delight
to deal with - courteous, knowledgeable about the product.
Order shipped promptly and arrived a day early!
I will definitely look to e-trailer whenever I need a part.

David

1/27/2021

Excellent product



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Folks at Etrailer are wonderful. Thanks for all the instructional videos that help us with our hauling needs. I needed to replace my 800/10,000 lb trunnion bars with 1200/12,000 bars when purchasing a heavier trailer. Etrailer got the new ones sent out to me in good time, and FREE SHIPPING on these heavy dudes. I notice the new ones are slightly (maybe 1/2 inch) longer, so will need to review how they hook up to my Reese Dual-Cam anti sway hitch.



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Great service and a great product. I purchased my 2nd Reese straight line load distribution/anti-sway system. The first one the dealer installed. This time I installed it myself and it went without a hitch. (pun intended). I did have to exchange the spring bars due a math error on my part and the shank for the system apparently escaped from a box. But not a problem. Etrailer staff had them to me in 2 days and I was on my way on schedule. Great job Bryan!



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etrailer is a great place to buy from, I've been a customer since 2007. Great price, fast, great customer service, plus plenty of online help. Reese weight distribution systems make trailering much easier and safer. I've owned 3 travel trailers and would not want to tow without the reese strait-line weight distribution system with sway control.



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In a previous review I gave a poor rating because the trunnion bars were missing from the original order. It took customer service two days to determine they needed to send me replace bars. However the representative was professional and once the determination was made the bars shipped right away and were delivered within days. I now have the entire Reese w Weight Distribution System and it is a great buy for the money.



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Did not use the product yet however it looks like it will do the job service was fantastic recieived it very quick

Gwi

12/6/2017

Works fine



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Talked to sales, ordered correct parts, installed the new bars. They work excellent. $180 for new heavier weight distribution bars vs. $788 for dealer recommended hitch. I will do business again. Thanks, Ken



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Product was exactly as illustrated on website. The website was very well organized and easy to navigate. Thanks for making it simple. I have already recommended this website to others.

Glenn

8/5/2016

Still works great



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Exactly what we needed when we upgraded to a heavier camper. Everyone at E-trailer was helpful in making our decision as usual. Great product and fast shipping!



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This was a replacement part and works perfect. Tech was a lot of help in getting the correct part.

Chris

4/18/2014

Replacement Trunnion Spring Bar for Reese Weight Distribution System - 1,200 works perfect every time use them on a car trailer.



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The service was excellent. The shipping level was upgraded at no charge and the Spring Bars arrived in perfect condition. I received personal emails at every stage of the transaction which makes a real difference if there was a problem to deal with. Because of the early delivery I was able to reset my Weight Distribution setup this weekend and I am ready to go camping again!



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Replaced the 800 TW bars on my Draw-tite 7902 with RP66009 1200 TW bars. Worked perfectly. Moved the lift assemblies further back slightly as the bars are just a little longer than the 800 TW bars



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I searched for replacement spring bars to replace my reese 750# bars, etrailer had just what I needed I orded the reese 66009 on friday and received on monday the next week Super fast shipping and the parts fit perfect Thanks etrailer



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Trunnion bars arrived in 2 days, packaged very well. Fit my existing hitch since I upgraded from 800# to 1200# bars. Great service from etrailer!



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Great replacement part. Lost my old one



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Just what we needed to "clean up" our Reese WDH system w/ Sway cams when we moved it onto our new trailer.



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The trunnion bars were as expected. The part I like the bestimate was etrailer had them to me quick! I needed them before this weekend and they came well in advance.



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Haven't used them yet but are confident in the Reese products. Packaging for shipment was a joke. There was hardly anything left of the cardboard box that these were shipped in. Looks like shipper had to try and patch up box to try and contain these heavy items.



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Awesome experience with etrailer. Price was well below what my dealer could have gotten it for, and the shipping was very fast. I highly recommend this company.


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