Availability Of Sway Control For Boat Trailer With Pole Tongue
Question:
do you carry a sway control for a boat trailer. it does not have a v shaped tongue like a travel trailer
asked by: Don W
Expert Reply:
I may have an option for you, but since your boat trailer has a pole tongue the only option to add sway control is by adding a weight distribution system.
To do this you will need a pole tongue adapter like the Reese Pole-Tongue Adapter for Weight Distribution Systems # RP58393 and a weight distribution system that matches the total tongue weight of your setup. Total tongue weight is the tongue weight of the trailer plus the weight of any cargo added behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle. The easiest way to determine tongue weight is with a tongue weight scale like the # e99044, but there are other options outlined in the included article.
If your total tongue weight ends up being between 500-1000lbs I recommend taking a look at the Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control # RP66559 which has built in sway control to keep your boat trailer going straight down the highway. You will also need 2" hitch ball # A-90 or 2-5/16" hitch ball # 19286 to match the coupler on your trailer.
If you can let me know the total tongue weight of your setup I would be happy to make a recommendation for you.
I included videos of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.
Products Referenced in This Question
2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 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
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-5/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- CURT
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etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers - 2,000-lb Capacity
- Tongue Weight Scale
- Analog Scale
- 2000 lbs
- etrailer
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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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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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