Replacement Reese Trunnion Spring Bars for Reese WD System and 1,500 lb Tongue Weight

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I am getting a new trailer with a GVW of 10,500 and TW of 1,1200 I want to know if I can get a new set of trunion bars and still use same hitch. I can not find weight ratings on this hitch. Thanks

asked by: Rick

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I can tell by the picture you submitted that you have current Reese trunnion style spring bars by the square shape and the curved end I see on the bar. Since you have a tongue weight of 1,200 lbs then the bars you'd need are going to be the 1,000 to 1,500 bars part # RP58369. You'll need a quantity of 2 of these.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I recommend looking at the Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank - 18" Long - 8" Rise, 4" Drop - 600 to 1,400 lbs TW #EQ90-02-4600. This is 18" long and has a max tongue weight of 1,400lbs, whereas the Equal-i-zer Weight…

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Answer 2

It sounds like you're using a weight distribution system and in which case the best option and what many others do as well is ditch the 2 to 2-1/2" adapter in favor of a 2-1/2" shank which will be less parts and far more…

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Answer 3

Since your loaded tongue weight is only 740 lbs you want to go with the 1,200 lb bar, part #RP66009, as this gives you a tongue weight range of 600 lbs - 1,200 lbs which is more than enough for your towing setup. If you went with the 1,500 lb bar…

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Answer 4

As you mentioned, the trunnion spring bars do come in various weight ratings. Increasing your weight distribution capacity will improve your weight distribution. Either the 1500-lbs trunnion spring bars, Item #RP58369, or the 1700-lbs trunnion…

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Answer 5

Weight distribution heads are adjustable to get the spring bars level or just below level with the trailer frame. Depending on the trailer frame, the head may need to be set at 90 degrees, it also may need to be tilted down as far as possible to…

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Answer 6

Looking at the weights you have provided the dry tongue weight of 870 pounds is 11 percent of the empty gross trailer weight of 7,809 pounds. So if loaded to 9,670 pounds then 11 percent of that would be 1,064 pounds which is still well within the…

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Answer 7

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 11

You are correct that this refrigerator does not have an ON/OFF switch or function. The best you can do is "Standby" that draws an unknown amount of power. One option is to pull the 12-Volt fuse at the RV power center. A much better option…

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Answer 12

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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