Choosing Between Round Or Trunnion Bar Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution for 9400 lb Toy Hauler

Question:

*2011 TOYOTA TUNDRA DOUBLE CAB-5.7V8 -6.5foot BED MAY HAUL 100-150# BEHIND AXLE-WILL VARY. *2011 KEYSTONE 236 ENERGY TOY HAULER. 6448# DRY, 9400 GVW 1060# TONGUE WEIGHT *WILL BE HAULING A 2008 YAMAHA RHINO APPROX. TOTAL LOADED WEIGHT @1525# +/-. *LEANING TOWARD THE REESE RP66084 INSTEAD OF THE REESE RP66088 BECAUSE OF STATED BETTER GROUND CLEARANCE ? *ADVISE, DIRECTION or OTHER RECOMMENDATION GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANK YOU

asked by: ALLEN

Expert Reply:

As you mentioned, the major difference between the round bar and the trunnion bar system is that the trunnion bar system provides more ground clearance.

If the 1060 lbs you referenced represents the fully loaded and ready to tow tongue weight, the Reese Strait-Line # RP66084 trunnion bar system is what I'd recommend for you.

The Reese Strait-Line is perfect for a long, heavy trailer such as yours. Long, enclosed trailers are especially susceptible to sway caused crosswinds and turbulence from passing traffic. The Strait-Line will force the trailer to stay in line behind the tow vehicle, preventing sway before it can begin.

The system includes the weight distributing shank, but the 2-5/16 inch trailer ball, part # 19286 is sold separately.

expert reply by: Mike L