Is There a Reese Weight Distribution System That is Compatible with Surge Brakes on a Boat Trailer
Question:
2010 ford expedition boat and trailer = 8500lb Will the surge brakes work with a weight distribution hitch?
asked by: Bill H
Expert Reply:
There are weight distribution systems available that are compatible with trailers that have surge brakes. When selecting a weight distribution system, you want one that will want to match the Gross Tongue Weight (GTW) of the trailer to the tongue weight capacity of the weight distribution system you choose. The tongue weight of the trailer should be weighed when it is fully loaded and ready to tow.
If your trailer tongue weight is up to 1,200 lbs or with the boat fully loaded and ready to tow, I would recommend the Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution w Sway Control, part # RP66560, which is compatible with trailers that have surge brakes.
For a boat trailer it is very likely that you will also need a pole tongue adapter, part # RP58393, for attachment of the weight distribution system to the straight pole tongue of the boat trailer.
In addition to the weight distribution system and pole tongue adapter, you will need a properly sized hitch ball, like part # 63836, to complete the system.
I have linked an FAQ on weight distribution systems.
Products Referenced in This Question
2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 14,000 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
- 14000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Draw-Tite
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Reese Weight Dist Shank - 12-1/4" Long - 2" Drop to 6-1/2" Rise - 1,500 lbs TW
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Shanks
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Round - 2 Inch Drop
- Trunnion - 1 Inch Drop
- Round - 5 Inch Rise
- Trunnion - 6 Inch Rise
- 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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Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 12K GTW, 1.2K 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
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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