Can I Back Up w/ a Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution System?
Question:
I am looking at getting a weight distribution hitch for my 5,000 lb boat+trailer, towing behind a 2008 durango. One concern I have is that where I store it, I need to back it up a driveway at a tight angle and unhitch with my truck at about a 45 degree angle. Is it possible to do this with this or another weight distribution hitch? Or would I need to remove the bars first? Thanks
asked by: John
Expert Reply:
You will be able to back up with the Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution item # RE34FR set up. It may be a lot easier to remove the springbars from the weight distribution system first but it isn't necessary. You won't have any issues with this system on a 45 degree angle.
The Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution item # RE34FR has a 6,000 lbs maximum capacity and works with trailer's that have a tongue weight between 200 lbs - 600 lbs. A weight distribution system is chosen based off tongue weight which is typically 10%-15% of your trailer's total weight. This would put your 5,000 lbs trailer somewhere between 500 lbs and 750 lbs so I recommend going with the next system up item # RE94FR.
If your boat trailer has a straight tongue you will need the Reese Pole-Tongue Adapter item # RP58393 with either of these hitches as it will allow you to properly mount the sway bracket arms.
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Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution w Sway Control - Round Bar - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- 500 lbs
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
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Reese Pole-Tongue Adapter for Weight Distribution Systems - 14,000 lbs GTW, 1,400 lbs TW
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- Weight Distribution Hitch
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Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution w Sway Control - Round Bar - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- 300 lbs
- 400 lbs
- 500 lbs
- Reese
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