How to Mount Weight Distribution Chain Lift Brackets on Trailer with Crossbeam

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I have a 6x12 cargo trailer. the snap up brackets do not go back far enough for the chains to hang vertical because of the crossbeam at the tongue. They are about 3 1/2 inches off center. What options do I have. If you can help.

asked by: Scott S

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Expert Reply:

Weight Distribution lift brackets can sometimes interfere with a trailer's structural components or with certain frame-mount accessory items like propane tanks. Reese offers a set of chain hangers that bolt on to the sides of your trailer frame, part # RP58305. These chain hangers include extra installation hardware to provide a good fit on various sizes of trailer frame.

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expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

Unhooking the chains on Reese Weight Distribution Chain Hangers, part #RP58305, has not been a problem for us. We have not had many problems with unhooking the chains, only questions on the proper procedure to removing the chains. The #RP58305 chain…

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Answer 2

For your Reese weight distribution hitch, you will need the Replacement Lift Brackets #RP6637 for the weight distribution bar chains. For the sway bar we have the Replacement Ball-Plate Assembly #RP58062 or you can get the Reese Friction Sway Control…

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Answer 3

The Replacement Hook Up Brackets part #C17208 are interchangeable with the Replacement Lift Bracket part #C17008.

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Answer 4

There are different brackets, like the Replacement Heavy Duty Snap-Up Bracket for Reese Weight Distribution Systems #58392 which will fit tongue weight capacities up to 800 lbs. This is the same bracket that comes with the #RP6637. The #RP21501 is…

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Answer 5

What I recommend is to use some chain hangers that bolt to the side of the trailer frame, #RP58305. This method should provide you with brackets that are easier to install when compared to the regular brackets that might require trailer modification…

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Answer 6

The Curt Weight Distribution System with Shank part #C17341 would be a good option for a 2020 Airstream Basecamp X. The weight of the items in the bed also needs to be factored into choosing the correct weight distribution system so this option gives…

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Answer 7

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 8

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 9

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 10

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 11

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 12

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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