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

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• Are Weight Distribution Spring Bars Universal or Brand-Specific
  All weight distribution system parts, except for the shank component that fits into your hitch, are proprietary and brand-specific. You could mount a Curt WD head on a Reese shank (or the reverse) but the spring bars and other parts need to be from the same maker as the head assembly into which they will be installed. I linked our main page for trunnion spring bars. Select bars based on the brand of system and the trailer's fully-loaded tongue weight. Ideally the total TW will fall near...
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• Troubleshooting Weight Distribution Shank Option to Replace Odd Size
  I haven't heard of any weight distribution system with a 1-3/4 inch shank and there isn't an adapter. If the shank at the end where the head attaches will accept a 2 inch width and has the standard 1-1/4 inch on center adjustment increments then a replacement shank is an option, but if not you have an anchor or you will require a custom fabricated shank. My recommendation for a replacement shank is the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Shank - 12" Long - 6-1/2" Rise, 4" Drop - 1,200 lbs...
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• Solution for Needing Replacement Spring bars for Draw Tite Weight Distribution Head 06623-099
  I have a solution for you, but the bars you have aren't compatible with the current bar designs made so it's going to come down to you replacing the head and the bars of your setup. So for bars you would need the part # RP66009 which has the 1,200 lb capacity you need and then for a head you would want the part # RP58167. This will attach to the shank you already have as well.
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• Replacement Reese Hitch Head For Old 55520-6 Head
  The head and spring bars that you are referencing have not been in production for about 30 years. Reese no longer carries replacement parts for for your system. I would recommend replacing your head with the Reese # RP58167 head unit and for spring bars I recommend the Reese # RP66009 replacement spring bar with 1200 pounds of tongue weight capacity. These together will get you updated to new parts that you can depend upon.
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• Replacement Trunnion Spring Bar for Reese Weight Distribution System
  Thanks for the pictures! The Replacement Trunnion Spring Bar for Reese Weight Distribution System item # RP66009 is exactly what you need and I went ahead and attached a diagram below so you can compare the dimensions.
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• Upgrading to 1,200 Pound Weight Distribution Spring Bars for 7,725 Pound Trailer
  The dry hitch weight is the weight with the trailer empty of everything including propane and any other cargo, water, and other items. The gross weight of your 2017 Grey Wolf 26DBH is 7,725 pounds. That is the maximum the trailer can weigh when loaded and ready to tow. The empty weight is 5,795 pounds. So is 725 is the dry hitch weight then that is 12.5 percent of the gross trailer weight. That means that when loaded to the max 7,725 pounds the tongue weight would be around 965 pounds....
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• Replacement Spring Bars to Upgrade Tongue Weight Capacity on Reese Strait-Line WD System
  Since the loaded tongue weight of your trailer will very likely creep up over the 800 pound tongue weight capacity on your existing Reese Weight Distribution System like # RP66083, I do recommend replacing the spring bars to increase its rating. The Replacement Reese Trunnion Spring Bar # RP66009 will work perfectly for your new trailer. This spring bar has a tongue weight capacity of 600 to 1,200 pounds, so will work well even if you fall toward the lighter tongue weight possibilities...
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• Weight Distribution for a Trailer Weighing 4,500 to 7,000 Pounds
  The good news is the brackets that install on the trailer frame will stay in that one position so you won't have to worry about drilling anymore than would be required for a given weight distribution system. Since your gross trailer weight will be as little as 4,500 pounds and as much as 7,000 that would put the tongue weight at about 450 pounds at the lowest to 1,050 pounds at the highest. You also would add to that the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. The...
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• Replacement Spring Bar and Head Recommendation for 1,200 lb Draw Tite Weight Distribution
  I wish we had replacement parts that would work, but the bars you have aren't compatible with the current bar designs made so it's going to come down to you replacing the head and the bars. So for bars you would need the part # RP66009 which has the 1,200 lb capacity you need and then for a head you would want the part # RP58167.
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• Replacement Arms and Shank for Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution System
  By hitch I assume you mean the shank. I would need to know the model number of the weight distribution system to get you the correct replacement arms. If you could get back to me with that information I may be able to find a solution for you.
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• Selecting Replacement Trunnion Weight Distribution Spring Bars for Reese WD System
  The best-performing weight distribution/sway control systems are those that prevent sway from occurring in the first place, rather than trying to stop it once it starts. Reese Dual-Cam systems are among the better options in such a set-up. It is absolutely possible to swap out your existing trunnion spring bars to new ones with a more appropriate weight capacity for your trailer's tongue weight. The way to do this is to measure your trailer's tongue weight with a scale like the # e99044...
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• Will 1200lb Bars Replace 800lb Bars on Reese Strait-Line System with Gold Dual-Cam Sway Control
  The Reese Strait-Line systems and dual-cam systems have gone through several versions. There are no less than 6 versions of the dual-cam sway control, half of which are obsolete, and 18 different head part numbers (though there is some overlapping on models that do and do not come with a shank). This information is not easy to find. Shank 63970 is the old part number but it is still the same shank they have used for years. The number on the head is likely a casting number. But the head...
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• Weight Distribution Recommendation for a 2008 Chevy Silverado and 2013 Ford Flex
  Given the vastly different weights of the trailer depending on which vehicle you will be towing with, you will most likely have to get a second set of spring bars. If you will be towing primarily with the 2008 Chevy Silverado then use system # RP66074 rated for 600 to 1,200 pounds tongue weight. But if you will be primarily towing with the 2013 Ford Flex then use system # RP66072 rated for 200 to 600 pounds (though you will be limited to the 450 pound capacity of the hitch). Then you...
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• Replacement Parts for Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution System
  Based on your photo, it appears you have the dual cam system of the Reese Strait-Line. I researched your trailer to find a GVWR of 5895. Based on this, we can make some calculated assumptions on the tongue weight. The tongue weight of a trailer is typically 10 to 15%, so that would put you at 590 to 885 lbs. That will make the correct system the Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w Sway Control # RP66084. For the replacement parts you will want the following: Replacement Head...
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• What Does it Mean If You Need More Weight Distribution Chain Length
  It sounds like the issue you have is that you need higher rated spring bars, not longer chains. The fact that you want to angle the head back even further would indicate that you aren't getting the amount of spring tension you need to properly distribute the tongue weight of your trailer. The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind...
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• Upgraded Reese WD Spring Bars For A Jayco Travel Trailer
  When it comes to hauling your Jayco Travel Trailer that weighs around 8,000 to 9,000 pounds when fully loaded I would recommend upgrading the spring bars. The Replacement Trunnion Spring Bar for Reese Weight Distribution System - 1,200 pounds TW # RP66009 is what you will need. This bar system works with tongue weights between 600 pounds to 1,200 pounds giving you the perfect middle ground for your Jayco trailer. This comes with 1 bar. If you have dual-cam sway control then you need...
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• How to Determine Proper Tongue Weight Rating of Used Trailer
  I can definitely help you determine what the tongue weight (TW) is for your Forest River Cherokee but without the exact year and model number there isn't a way that I would be able to verify what your TW should be. On the A-Frame of your camper there should be a plate or sticker that has some information on it. The piece of information you are looking for is the GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating). The GVWR is the max amount that the trailer can weigh when it is fully loaded. Once you know...
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• Is Noise and Slightly Bent Trunnion Bars Safe for a Weight Distribution System
  As long as your Strait-Line Weight Distribution (WD) System, like part # RP66083, isn't underrated for your towing setup and you haven't gone past the 5th chain link like you mentioned then you should be good to go. With friction sway control there is always going to be some noise because it is metal on metal and if you check out the attached photo you can see that there was a slight bend to the trunnion bars when we installed this same system. If you can give me some more details about...
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• Will the Draw Tite Spring Bar kit Work with the Reese Weight Distribution System
  Yes, the Draw-Tite spring bar kit will work on the Reese weight distribution system, as long as you have the trunnion bar system with spring bars that are curved at the end.
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• Reese Trunnion Bar Compatibility with Weight Distribution Head
  As long as you have a Reese trunnion style weight distribution head like # RP58167, you can change out the spring bars for your needs. For a 1200 lb total tongue weight system you can use the Replacement Trunnion Spring Bar for Reese Weight Distribution System - 1,200 lbs TW # RP66009. I've linked the page to your other options based on total tongue weight. You will notice the Trunnion and Pin come with the bars on these replacement spring bars.
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• Why is There No 1,000 Pound Rated Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution System
  I don't really have an answer as to why Reese doesn't have a 1,000 pound rated Strait-Line. With that being said I don't understand your hesitation with the 1,200 pound bars, part # RP66009. The weight range is 600 to 1,200 pounds which is actually more appropriate for a setup with 900 pounds of tongue weight. You want your loaded trailer's tongue weight plus the weight behind your tow vehicle's rear axle to fall in the middle of the system's range. With 1,000 pound bars you're much...
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• Replacement Weight Distribution System to Replace Older Style with Worn Out Bars
  What you have is an older style of Reese weight distribution system that isn't made any more. I wish there were replacement parts available for it but you are going to have to replace the entire system. For a great trunnion system that would work well as a replacement you would want the Reese Weight Distribution System # RP66541 that has a tongue weight range of up to 800 lbs. For a 2 inch ball you would want part # A-90 and for a 2-5/16 inch ball # 19286.
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• Weight Capacity of Trunnion Spring Bars for 6500 lb Travel Trailer
  I cannot advise using 800 lb spring bars on a trailer with a 858 lb tongue weight. Exceeding the capacity of the spring bars will certainly lead to poor performance as your existing bars would be over loaded. In the worst case scenario, they could bend or even break possibly causing vehicle damage or personal injury. Upgrading to the 1200 lb spring bars would be a good idea. You would use part # RP66009, you would need two of them.
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• How to Change Weight Rating of Weight Distribution System to Accommodate Different Trailers
  All weight distribution systems operate over a range of tongue weight (TW) and the ideal situation is that your trailer's fully-loaded TW (plus the weight of anything in the truck that sits behind the rear axle) will fall right near the middle of that operating range. At the very least your total TW should be within the specified range. The Reese Strait-Line system # RP66073, for example, operates effectively over a TW range of 400 to 800-lbs. Since you can vary your actual TW by shifting...
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