Will New 1,200 Pound Reese Spring Bars Fit a 5-Year-Old Reese Weight Distribution System

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I have a wight distribution hitch by reese that I bought from etrailer about 5 years ago. The current bars are rated for 800lbs. Im looking to replace them with the 1200 lb trunnion style bars and Im wondering if they will be compatible with my current set up. Part # on the bars is 22210. The only number on the head I can find is 113802 Rev C My tongue wt. is teetering on the verge of 800, so Im hoping I can find the right bars to get back to par. Thanks

asked by: Tyler H

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The system that you bought from us 5 years ago was # RP66541 and it is still the same now as it was then! This means that you can replace your 800 pound spring bars with the 1,200 pound bars. For a single bar it is # RP66009. You would need 2 of them total.

expert reply by: Michael H

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If the trailer you plan on towing weighs more than half of the weight of the tow vehicle we recommend the use of weight distribution. The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup.…

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To choose a weight distribution system you will need to go by the total tongue weight of the set up. This is calculated by taking the tongue weight of the trailer, when loaded and ready to tow, and adding to that the weight of anything loaded behind…

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Anytime the weight of the trailer is more than 50 percent of the weight of the tow vehicle a weight distribution system will be a great idea. You are at that figure easily so you would benefit from using a WD system. The best way to pick out a weight…

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When using a weight distribution system on a trailer the weight on the axles will stay the same. The tongue weight of the trailer will be distributed from being basically all on the rear axle of the tow vehicle to being also on the front axle of the…

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You are on the right track. You want to pick a weight distribution system that the tongue weight range of your trailer will fall right into the middle of. The amount of chain links on a system like the #RP66541 is how the spring tension is adjusted.…

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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…

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We did get one photo which I've attached. The replacement head you are seeking for your #RP66084 system is the Replacement Head for Reese Weight Distribution System - Trunnion Bar #RP58167. I've attached a video of this product to assist.

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The replacement parts you are seeking is the Replacement Head and Shank for Reese Weight Distribution Systems - Trunnion Bar #RP54980. This will work with your Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution System. If you need more drop in the shank, then you…

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Answer 9

Yes, you can upgrade the Reese Strait-Line 12K Weight Distribution System part #RP66084 to the Reese Strait-Line 17K Weight Distribution System part #RP66075 by replacing the spring bars with the Reese Replacement Trunnion Spring Bar, 1,700 lbs part…

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Answer 10

I checked with my technical contact at Reese and he said that as long as your trunnion bars are the Reese branded bars, like part #66010, they can be used with the Replacement Head and Shank for Reese Weight Distribution Systems, #RP54980. He also…

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Thanks for being so specific and I can safely say you will need spring bars with a higher capacity because a loaded trailer will add enough to that tongue weight to make the 1,500 lb bars you have not rated highly enough. For a camper trailer with a…

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I was able to look at your account and it t looks like you have the Replacement Head for Reese Weight Distribution System part #RP58167. When you ask if you can replace the spring bars with a 1700 bar I believe you are referring to Reese Replacement…

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