Will Reese High Performance Trunnion Head and Shank # RP54980 Work with 1970s Weight Distribution
Question:
I have a Reese weight distributing hitch with trunnion bars, from the mid 1970s. The original instructions show the ball mount assembly as product #54901. There is also a number on bottom 55520-E, however it may just be the casting #. Will my original trunnion bar heads be compatible with the a new #54980 ball mount head. I am wanting an additional assembly in order to pull my travel trailer with two different vehicles that have differing hitch heights. Thank you for your assistance.
asked by: Andrew A
Expert Reply:
I spoke with my contact at Reese and the Reese High Performance Trunnion Head with RP54970 Shank, item # RP54980, will work with your trunnion bars as long as the original head is part number 54901.
With the additional weight distribution shank, item # RP54970, and the additional weight distribution head, item # RP58167, you will have all of the parts needed to set the ball mount at a different height for towing with another vehicle.
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Reese Weight Dist Shank - 12-1/4" Long - 2" Drop to 6-1/2" Rise - 1,500 lbs TW
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Replacement Head for Reese Weight Distribution System - Trunnion Bar
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Replacement Head and Shank for Reese Weight Distribution Systems - Trunnion Bar
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