Is Drilling Into the Frame Required for Weight Distribution System With Sway Control
Question:
Hello, just received Reese friction sway control #83660. My question is, can you attach the metal plate to the trailer tongue w/ out using the large screws? I have a vintage airstream and do not want to drill six large holes in the tongue. Any other options like a bracket that would hold it to the tongue? Thanks!
asked by: Jeffrey K
Expert Reply:
In regards to weight distribution systems, there are those with integrated sway control like the Reese Steadi-Flex part # RP66559 and there are those with separate sway control like the Reese part # RP66542 with part # 83660. The options with separate sway control will require drilling into the frame or welding, there is no way around this. If you don't want to drill/weld then your only option is a system with integrated sway control.
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Reese Friction Sway Control Kit - Economy - by Draw-Tite, Reese and Hidden Hitch
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Sway Control Parts
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Reese Weight Distribution System w/ Shank - Trunnion Bar - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD Only
- No Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
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Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 10K GTW, 1K 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
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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