Recommended Weight Distribution System With Sway That Will Work With Surge Coupler
Question:
I was told that I could not use a sway bar with a trailer that has surge brakes ? is this correct .
asked by: Peter M
Expert Reply:
You are correct. The Pro Series Weight Distribution System, part # 49570 has the brackets and chains that would work with an actuating surge coupler, but we do have systems that would work better for you. You are correct that surge brake actuating couplers are not compatible with this system if you add a friction sway control bar like # 83660. The sway bar would fight with the coupler and impact your trailer brakes.
I recommend the Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w Sway Control, like # RP66558 for trailer tongue weights from 400-600 lbs or # RP66559 for trailer tongue weights 500-1000 lbs. This particular system features trunnion bars that slip into the frame mounted brackets and allow the surge coupler to work without interference. This system also features friction-style sway control that starts to work as soon as your trailer begins to move out of line. The included shank has a maximum rise of 7-5/8 inches to a maximum drop of 2-7/8 inches.
For a hitch ball I recommend part # A-90 for a 2 inch ball and part # 19286 for a 2-5/16 inch ball.
Products Referenced in This Question
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 Friction Sway Control Kit - Economy - by Draw-Tite, Reese and Hidden Hitch
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Sway Control Parts
- Reese
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2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-5/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- CURT
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Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 6K GTW, 600 TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 500 lbs
- Reese
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Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 10K GTW, 1K TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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