Weight Distribution System Recommendation for Trailer with 1,400 lb Tongue Weight and I-Beam Frame
Question:
I have a 13 foot flat bed trailer and i tow 10 000 lbs and on the tongue it weight 1400 lbs and my tongue is made with h-beam in v. These h-beam is 8 1/4 inch tall 4 inch width. So what is the best weight distribution with sway control that i should buy ? My pick up is a Ram 1500 2017. Thank you
asked by: Phil
Helpful Expert Reply:
To install a weight distribution system on an I-beam trailer requires you to take the trailer to a welder to have them box the I-beam frame where you'll need to install the weight distribution brackets. This gives the brackets something they can attach to. For brackets then we have the part # RP58305.
Then for a weight distribution rated for a trailer with 1,400 lbs of tongue weight we have the Reese system part # RP66131. For a hitch ball then you'd want the # 19286 and for a shank part # RP54970.
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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
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Reese Weight Dist Shank - 12-1/4" Long - 2" Drop to 6-1/2" Rise - 1,500 lbs TW
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Shanks
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Round - 2 Inch Drop
- Trunnion - 1 Inch Drop
- Round - 5 Inch Rise
- Trunnion - 6 Inch Rise
- Reese
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Reese Weight Distribution w/out Shank - Trunnion Bar - 15,000 lbs GTW, 1,500 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD Only
- No Sway
- Shank Not Included
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 1100 lbs
- 1200 lbs
- 1300 lbs
- 1400 lbs
- Reese
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Chain Hangers for Reese Weight Distribution Systems - Bolt On
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Chain Hangers
- Reese
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