Reese Weight Distribution Chain Lift Brackets and Sway Control Ball Mount For 2ND Trailer

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Hi, I have a Reese model 49903 , 10,000 lb. weight distribution hitch and friction sway bar. Need a pair of chain lift brackets and trailer tongue mounted ball bracket for the sway bar. RV is 23 and weighs 5,700 lb. Truck is 2014 Dodge 3500. What parts do you suggest. Thanks

asked by: Jeffrey M

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Helpful Expert Reply:

For your Reese weight distribution hitch, you will need the Replacement Lift Brackets # RP6637 for the weight distribution bar chains.

For the sway bar we have the Replacement Ball-Plate Assembly # RP58062 or you can get the Reese Friction Sway Control Kit # 83660 so that you will have a spare sway bar in the event one becomes damaged or lost. I have seen when a weight distribution is used on multiple trailers that often the sway bar gets left in the trailer since it is often removed to maneuver the trailer into storage and forgotten.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

Reese recommends that when you install the bolt on chain hangers part #RP58305 that they sit 1/4 inch down from the top of the frame if the frame is a box frame or 1/2 inch down if it's a c-channel. It is important you follow these…

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Answer 2

For a wider I-beam frame like what you have the best solution for weight distribution chain hangers would be to first have a welder box the frame where you'd need to attach the hangers and then use bolt on hangers like the part #RP58305.

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Answer 3

The Replacement Hook Up Brackets part #C17208 are interchangeable with the Replacement Lift Bracket part #C17008.

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Answer 4

There are different brackets, like the Replacement Heavy Duty Snap-Up Bracket for Reese Weight Distribution Systems #58392 which will fit tongue weight capacities up to 800 lbs. This is the same bracket that comes with the #RP6637. The #RP21501 is…

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Answer 5

Weight Distribution lift brackets can sometimes interfere with a trailer's structural components or with certain frame-mount accessory items like propane tanks. Reese offers a set of chain hangers that bolt on to the sides of your trailer…

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Answer 6

The Curt Weight Distribution System with Shank part #C17341 would be a good option for a 2020 Airstream Basecamp X. The weight of the items in the bed also needs to be factored into choosing the correct weight distribution system so this option gives…

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Answer 7

What I recommend is to use some chain hangers that bolt to the side of the trailer frame, #RP58305. This method should provide you with brackets that are easier to install when compared to the regular brackets that might require trailer modification…

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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 9

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 10

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 11

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 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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