Comparing Reese Strait Line vs Steady Flex Hitch for Ease of Removal for Storage
Question:
As my Arctic Fox ordered trailer will be stored in an RV storage lot ease of hitch removal and re-installing is important before and after use. Which hitch is least complex and lighter given performance levels are about even. My tow vehicle will be a Ram 2500 Diesel ordered. Reese Strait Line vs Steady Flex Hitch.
asked by: John H
Helpful Expert Reply:
The Reese Steady Flex # RP66560 will be 75 lbs total and the Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w Sway Control # RP66084 will be 113 lbs. The complexity of the systems to disconnect for storage will be similar, so I would just mark the trailer for easy reinstallation. The Strait-Line is a better system for sway control, so that is my recommendation for you. It appears more complex with the cams, but to remove it is really the same number of bolts.
You will want to make sure that your total tongue weight (including loaded trailer tongue weight and any cargo behind the rear axle of your Ram 2500) is in the middle range of your weight distribution system.
You will want to get a hitch ball like the 2-5/16 inch diameter # 19286. To make carrying your system easy, I recommend the HitchGrip Carrying Tool for Weight Distribution Head Assembly with 2-5/16" Ball # 303-HG-712 to give you leverage to lift your system.
Products Referenced in This Question
2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Draw-Tite
more information >
HitchGrip Carrying Tool for Weight Distribution Head Assembly with 2-5/16" Ball
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Tools
- Carrying Tool
- HitchGrip
more information >
Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 12K GTW, 1.2K TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW
- Shop: Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW
- Shop: Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 10K GTW, 1K TW
- Shop: Strait-Line Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - No Shank - Trunnion Bar - 12K GTW, 1,200 lbs TW
- Shop: 2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Q&A: Weight Distribution Hitch For A Lance 1685 With 425lbs Tongue Weight And Gross Weight Of 5500 lbs
- Shop: Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution w Sway Control - Round Bar - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW
- Q&A: Comparing Reese Strait Line And Dual Cam II Weight Distribution Hitches
- Shop: Replacement Trunnion Spring Bar for Reese Weight Distribution System - 1,200 lbs TW
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Q&A: Weight Distribution Recommendation for 2016 Lance 1685
- Search Results: air conditioning
- Article: Determining Trailer Tongue Weight
- Q&A: Comparing the Husky Centerline TS To The Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System
- Q&A: Comparing Bar Versus Chain Weight Distribution Hitches For a 3,600LB Trailer
- Q&A: Comparing Reese Strait-Line and Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution Systems for 5,800 Pound Trailer
- Q&A: Reese Strait Line or Blue Ox Weight Distribution System Comparison
- Video: Review of Reese Weight Distribution Hitch - 6K WD With Sway Control - RE34FR
- Video: Curt Spectrum Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2021 Chevrolet Colorado
- Video: Review of Reese Weight Distribution - WD Only - RE44FR
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Video: Reese Weight Distribution - WD With Sway Control - RP66083 Review
- Video: Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution Installation - 2017 Forest River Salem Travel Trailer
- Video: Reese Weight Distribution System Chain Hangers Installation
- Search Results: electric tongue jack
- Search Results: electric jack
- Video: Review of Reese Replacement Weight Distribution Trunnion Spring Bar - RP66009
- Search Results: reese dual cam ii
- Search Results: emergency brake cable