How To Attach Reese Weight Distribution # RP66072 To Travel Trailer With Propane Tanks in the Way
Question:
I am hooking up to a 2012 Kodiak 200QB RV. The Dealer just wants to sell me some other hitch I dont want, so is not helping, and is 220 miles away so I cant check the trailer frame hitch area myself. I think I may not have the 30inch plus 2-1/2 for half the chain bracket between the center of the ball reciever and the propane tank mounts. Any solutions?
asked by: Ed
Expert Reply:
On the Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution, part # RP66072, the lift brackets for the spring bars are positioned on the frame about 30 inches back from the center of the hitch ball on the coupler. If you have anything in the way on your 2012 Kodiak 200QB travel trailer that will keep the lift brackets from being attached over the frame you can use the Reese Bolt-On Chain Hangers, part # RP58305, which would allow you to bolt the chain hanger to the side of the trailer frame.
The bolt-on chain hangers will attach differently then the lift up brackets. You will need to attach the trailer to the ball mount and then jack up both trailer and truck with the trailer jack. You can then attach the spring bars which will provide the appropriate tension.
I am including links to the installation instructions on the Reese # RP66072 weight distribution system and a link to a FAQ page on weight distribution.
Products Referenced in This Question
Chain Hangers for Reese Weight Distribution Systems - Bolt On
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Chain Hangers
- Reese
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Strait-Line Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - No Shank - Trunnion Bar - 6K GTW, 600 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
- 300 lbs
- 400 lbs
- 500 lbs
- Reese
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Strait-Line Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - No Shank - Trunnion Bar - 6K GTW, 600 lbs TW
- Q&A: Using Friction Sway Control, Trailer is Still Swaying
- Q&A: Weight Distribution Hitch Recommendation for a 1998 Ford F150 Pulling a 4700 lb Trailer
- Q&A: Curt Shock Absorbing Towing Kit w/ Sway Control and Wireless Brake Controller Combo
- Q&A: Curt Shock Absorbing Towing Kit w/ Sway Control and without Wireless Brake Controller
- Video: Curt Weight Distribution - Sway Control Only - 17200 Review
- Video: Review of CURT Trailer Hitch Ball Mount - Shock Absorbing Towing Kit - C57DR
- Video: Curt Shock Absorbing Towing Kit with Sway Control Review
- Shop: Curt RockerBall Anti-Rattle Towing Kit - 2" Ball - 8-1/4" Long Mount - 7,500 lbs
- Shop: Curt Friction Sway Control for Weight Distribution Systems
- Shop: Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Round - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW
- Shop: Curt Shock Absorbing Towing Kit w Sway Control, Wireless Brake Controller - 2-5/16" Ball - 7.5K
- Shop: Curt RockerBall Shock Absorbing 2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter Shank - Chrome - 3.5K
- Shop: Curt Ball Mount w/ Sway Control Tab for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 7,500 lbs
- Video: Reese Weight Distribution RP54970 Review
- Search Results: 10 drop shank
- Search Results: shank
- Q&A: Weight Distribution for 2007 Dodge Ram Towing Trailer with 238 Pound Tongue Weight
- Video: Curt Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Video: Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller Installation - 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Shop: Transmission Cooler
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Shop: Front Mount Hitch
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Q&A: Difference Between the Tuson DirecLink Base and Tuson DirecLink Lite
- Q&A: What Do I Need to Stop Excessive Trailer Sway on a 4,500 Pound Trailer Behind a 1994 Chevy Suburban