Weight Distribution System Recommendation for a Heavy Boat Trailer with C-Channel Frame
Question:
I need to find a Weight Distributing hitch for a Ameritail boat trailer. I contacted Ameritrail and it was as if I was speaking Chinese. It was as if they had never heard of WD hitches and were of little help. To be legal with my trucks capabilities my boat and trailer loaded is about 13,000lbs. I need to find a WD hitch that works on c-channel trailers. I have electric over hydraulic brakes - not surge brakes. It just seems as most WD hitches are intended to connect to smaller trailers - the beams on my trailer Id guess are 10inch tall. Any suggestions?
asked by: Kevin F
Expert Reply:
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 an FAQ on determining tongue weight for you to check out as well.
Based on the weight of your trailer you will need a higher rated system, something like the # RP66130 could work as long as your tongue weight fell within it's range, 800 lbs - 1,500 lbs. If you need a higher rating the # RP66075 goes up to 1,700 lbs of tongue weight.
The lift brackets included would work on a c-channel frame as well. For a shank you would want the # RP54970.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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Strait-Line Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - No Shank - Trunnion Bar - 17K GTW, 1,700 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Shank Not Included
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1200 lbs
- 1300 lbs
- 1400 lbs
- 1500 lbs
- 1600 lbs
- Reese
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Strait-Line Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - No Shank - Trunnion Bar - 15K GTW, 1,500 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Shank Not Included
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1100 lbs
- 1200 lbs
- 1300 lbs
- 1400 lbs
- Reese
more information >
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