Trailer Porpoising While Using Strait-Line Weight Distribution System

Question:

Using a Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w Sway Control - Round Bar - 10,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW how can I eliminate the porpoising as I travel. What adjustments do you suggest?

asked by: Gary S

Expert Reply:

If you are having porpoising issues while towing with a weight distribution system then this leads me to think you either have a system that is underrated or you just don't have enough tension on the springs bars. If you can, use the next link down on the chains to add more tension. If you cannot use the next link down then that would mean that the system is underrated and in which case you would need to replace this with a higher rated option, the Strait-Line Weight Distribution part # RP66074. The Strait-Line Weight Distribution System part # RP66087 you said you had cannot be upgraded because of the round bars.

expert reply by: Conner L