If your camper has a gross weight of ~9600 pounds, your loaded tongue weight is about 10-15% of that weight. When calculated, the loaded tongue weight is about 960-1440 pounds. Since this is the case, on your current Fastway E2 Hitch # FA92-00-0800, I recommend going with the 1,200 Pound TW bars # FA92-01-1299 over the 1,000 Pound TW bars # FA92-02-1099. The # FA92-01-1299 will provide you with a much more comfortable ride on your setup.
However, it is important to note that your loaded... view full answer...
In order to determine the correct weight distribution system for your 2006 Ford F-350, you will need to measure the total tongue weight of your setup.
To calculate this, you'll need to get the tongue weight of the trailer, loaded and ready to go, and add that to the weight of anything behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. You can use a tongue weight scale, like the etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers # e99044, which has a maximum weight capacity of 2,000-lbs.
If... view full answer...
There are three basic things you need to know for determining a replacement jack for your 2001 Horton 2-horse trailer:
1. the height of the jack
2. the trailer's tongue weight
3. the height of the coupler from the ground
Once you know these details, you can determine what type of jack you need. If you need assistance with the trailer's tongue weight, I suggest using the etrailer Weight Scale # e99044.
I went ahead and also attached a helpful article that walks you through the process... view full answer...
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... view full answer...
The Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box # GY58FR would be the correct pin box to fit your 2020 Keystone Impact 415 Toy Hauler that has a 1621 pin box. This Gen-Y is rated for a maximum trailer weight of 30,000lbs and a tongue weight of 2,000-4,500lbs.
Do understand that the Gen-Y is not a pin box that is approved by Lippert for your frame and will void any chassis warranty that you may have on your Impact. For an approved option you can use the Reese Goose Box #... view full answer...
The Pro Series weight distribution hitch you have now has been discontinued. I reached out to Horizon Global and they no longer make spring bars for you to replace them. If you can find the correct spring bars you can certainly replace what you have, but they will have to be for the Pro Series. You cannot use another brands spring bars for this weight distribution hitch. If you can't find any, your best option would be a new WDH.
When it comes to choosing a WDH tongue weight is the most... view full answer...
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. view full answer...
When calculating tongue weight for a weight distribution system you would not add the weight of the system into the calculations. Essentially it becomes part of the vehicle frame and would not be tongue especially considering it actively reduces it. I know this is a weird concept but I have had several conversations with our WD manufacturers and they all state that it would not be considered as tongue weight in regards to the towing setup.
I would recommend the Reese Strait Line part #... view full answer...
Matching a weight distribution system to a trailer really requires knowing the trailer's actual loaded tongue weight (TW). The gross weight spec does not help too much unless you always tow at that maximum capacity. Measuring with TW scale # e99044 is the best way to go since it allows you to know your actual loaded TW.
To the trailer's own measured TW you need to add any cargo weight in the tow vehicle that sits behind the rear axle, such as a loaded cooler or generator. Once you know... view full answer...
In order to properly weigh your door to figure out the correct spring you only need to find the weight when the ramp door is down. Assuming you weighed your door without spring assist, you can use the 74 lb measurement. Typically, you use a scale and place a block of wood or something similar on the scale and rest your ramp on the block to get this measurement.
You do not need to know or estimate the total weight of the door to choose a replacement spring. Based on the weight and the door... view full answer...
From the information that you gave me the correct replacement suspension kit for your Heritage boat trailer is the Dexter Heavy-Duty # K71-359-00. The equalizer uses the same dimensions and it's meant for 33" axle spacing as well. The only real difference is that your shackles show 3" for the bolt hole spacing while this kit is 2-1/4" on center, which might actually benefit your situation since your leaf springs are making contact with your trailer frame.
Ideally your suspension should... view full answer...
Thank you for submitting a photo of your boat and trailer showing the trailer's bolt-on Fulton side-wind caster wheel swivel jack which you want to replace.
When it comes to jacks - or for that matter to hitches - extra capacity is always a good thing. Since the incremental cost to go from a 1000-lb-rated jack to a 1600-lb-rated one is so small, it just makes sense to select a jack with more capacity than you need. This will help the jack last longer and make cranking it easier. The link... view full answer...
We do carry replacement parts for weight distribution systems like the excellent Reese Straight-Line systems such as # RP66083. It sounds like you have everything except the trunnion spring bars and the shank, which is what fits into your hitch receiver and holds the head assembly.
I linked our page for Reese trunnion spring bars. The type you need has a bend in the trailer end, such as # RP58369. You will want to select two bars based on your fully-loaded trailer's actual measured tongue... view full answer...
I spoke to my contact at Fulton and he informed me the Fulton Magnum series jacks were an older line of jacks that had capacities of over 1,000 lbs and have been discontinued, so you will not be able to find the exact jack. However, I have linked to a page that shows our Fulton marine jacks with a 2-inch outer tube width.
Take a look at the Fulton Bolt-Thru Swivel Marine Jack with Dual Wheels # FXPD15L that offers a 1500-lbs and 12-inch lift capacity. It does not have a 3000 lbs capacity... view full answer...
I do have an option for you but the bouncing feeling you are experiencing is more or less an adverse effect of the weight distribution system. The ride on your 2011 Ford F-150 has become more stiff in the rear as a result of the weight distribution system working to distribute the tongue weight of the trailer. Because the ride has become stiffer, you are going to experience more bouncing.
What you can do is take some of the weight off the weight distribution system and place that on a... view full answer...
You are correct that most current weight distribution shanks from Reese and other brands use 3/4-inch diameter holes that are spaced at 1-1/4-inch centers. I checked with my technical contact at Reese for a replacement shank for your older system but unfortunately these are no longer available.
If you're ready to get a new system you can click on the link provided to see all weight distribution (WD) systems we offer, including round and trunnion style bar systems as well as systems that... view full answer...
In order to down-size to the 600 lb Equal-i-zer system you need the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution w/ 4-Point Sway Control # EQ37061ET which comes with the smaller bars and the appropriate matching head size. You can still use the same shank, but since the bars are different sizes you need to have everything matching for the system to work properly.
There aren't any adapters because that would cause issues with a weight distribution system.
If you already have the smaller bars then you... view full answer...
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 the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached a help article on determining tongue weight for you to check out as well. You will want the loaded tongue weight of your setup to fall right in the middle of the tongue weight range of the system you use.
So based on that you would want the... view full answer...
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 the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached a help article on determining tongue weight for you to check out as well. You will want the loaded tongue weight of your setup to fall right in the middle of the tongue weight range of the system you use.
Once you know your tongue weight... view full answer...
You are certainly on the right track and heading in the right direction!
The tongue weight range you mention puts you right in the middle of two possible choices of systems. As a first step, I'd recommend trying to get a better handle on the actual as-towed tongue weight of your Airstream. Since each system is effective for a range of tongue weights, the more exact you can be about the trailer's tongue weight, the better your system will perform. I will link you to a help article that... view full answer...
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