Recommended Weight Distribution System for Aluminum Frame 10,000 lb Trailer

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I want to install the equalizer. My trailer frame is 8inch aluminum all the hitches say for 6inch frame. Do you make a bracket for 8inch frame. The trailer is a 28foot optima car trailer

asked by: Donald S

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When choosing a weight distribution system, you want to go off the total tongue weight. This total tongue weight includes the loaded weight of the trailer tongue that you stated along with any cargo behind the rear axle of the towing vehicle.

As long as your frame is not wider than 2-1/2 inches, I have a system that is compatible. I recommend the Reese Titan Weight Distribution w/out Shank - Trunnion Bar - 17,000 lbs GTW, 1,700 lbs TW # RP66006. This system does not have the integrated sway control and requires a hitch ball like # 63836 for a 2-5/16 inch ball.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

To determine the amount of drop you'll need your replacement shank to have, take a height measurement from the top inside edge of the receiver tube to the ground, then measure from the bottom of the trailer's coupler to the ground…

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Answer 2

The Air Lift WirelessONE Compressor System #AL25980EZ and Air Lift WirelessONE Compressor System #AL25980 are nearly identical with only some very minor differences in CFM and duty cycle ratings. The #AL25980EZ will also come with an easier…

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If your loaded tongue weight is 1,350 lbs then the Reese WD System part #RP66131 that you referenced would be correct for you as it has a tongue range of 800 lbs - 1,500 lbs and yours falls in that range. Be sure that you are considering the weight…

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You said you estimate the tongue weight to be somewhere between 800 and 1,100 lbs. Most of the time we find that the tongue weight will actually be around 12 percent and then you add the weight of any cargo being carried behind the rear axle of the…

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If the trunnion bars on the Strait-Line Weight Distribution System like part #RP66083 come off during sharp turns then the lift brackets are not in the correct positions. There are two ways to install these lift brackets, with the included set screw…

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Extremely sharp turns like jack-knifing can result in the tension bar coming off of the dual cam completely on the Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution Systems. The strait line system is designed for the spring bar to lift up off of the cam to allow…

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I recommend the Buyers Products Ultra Bright LED Flood Light in either 4,050 Lumens #3371492190 or 9,000 Lumens #3371492196, to replace the halogen lights on your Haulmark Race Enclosed Trailer. You will want to verify the fitment for these as I am…

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The handle is actually the on/off switch for the unit and the bolt under the handle is the tension adjustment bolt. You will need to turn the On/Off handle clockwise (tighter) until the handle will stay firmly in place parallel with the main body of…

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