Weight Distribution System for a 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette Towing a Horse Trailer

Question:

Help. I have a 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette mini-van with a tow package and a class III 2 receiver hitch already installed. My vehicle is rated to pull 2000# without weight distribution bars and 3500# with weight distribution bars. I need to tow a horse from FL to PA in a short stock trailer CM Trailer 10 Stocker, 12 overall. The trailer weighs 1800# and the horse weighs 1100#. The approximately 3000# total is within my towing allowance except that I am having trouble finding an appropriate weight distribtion/sway bar application. My mini-van is only 8 from the bottom of the ball to the ground ! and my stock trailer sits 13 from the ground to bottom of the ball. I have a 4.5 inch riser. I went to the trailer rental place today but they could not put a weight distribution system on because my A-frame trailer has a solid piece of metal on top of the A-frame which is loaded with electric brake contols and break-away brakes. There is not even room for your light- duty weight distribution system. Are there bolt-on weight distribution systems that dont require the room to clamp the system to the angle iron of the A frame? Any advice or suggestions?

asked by: Debra

Expert Reply:

We have a Reese Trunnion Bar Weight Distribution System, part # RP66540 that will handle a range of tongue weights between 200 and 600 lbs. When used with the optional Bolt On Weight Distribution Chain Hanger Kit, part # RP58305, this system would be exactly what you need. The brackets actually bolt to the side of the trailer, as seen in the photo.

expert reply by: Mike L