Availability of Pole Tongue Adapter Compatible with a Reese Strait-Line WD System
Question:
Is there a pole tongue adapter that will work with a RP66073 Strait Line hitch?
asked by: Alan
Expert Reply:
The biggest pole-tongue adapter that we have is the Reese Pole-Tongue Adapter # RP58393 which has 7 inches of space for the brackets of a weight distribution (WD) system to install on. Since the brackets alone of the Strait-Line take up 5-1/2 inches, there will not be enough room for the sway-control cams.
Because of this I recommend using the Reese Weight Distribution # RP66559 which has weight ratings similar to the Strait-Line # RP66073 that you referenced. Since this system doesn't use just the chains it has an integrated sway control to help reduce the effects of trailer sway. This system comes with a shank but the hitch ball is sold separately. You can use part # A-90 for a 2 inch hitch ball or part # 19286 for a 2-5/16 inch hitch ball.
When you are choosing a WD system you will want to be sure that the Total Tongue Weight (TTW) of your towing setup falls in the middle of the Tongue Weight (TW) range of your WD system. To determine the TTW of your towing setup you will need to add the TW of your fully loaded and ready-to-go trailer along with the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle. Please note that a properly loaded trailer will have a TW that is 10-15% of the loaded trailer weight.
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Products Referenced in This Question
2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-5/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- CURT
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Strait-Line Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - No Shank - Trunnion Bar - 8K GTW, 800 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Shank Not Included
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 500 lbs
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- Reese
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Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 10K GTW, 1K TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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Reese Pole-Tongue Adapter for Weight Distribution Systems - 14,000 lbs GTW, 1,400 lbs TW
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Adapters
- Pole Tongue Adapters
- Reese
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