Weight Distribution Sway Control Recommendation 2022 Coachmen Catalina Legacy 343BHTS

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I recently just bought a 2022 coachmen catalina legacy 343bhts with gvwr of 10800lbs. My tow vehicle is a 2007 gmc sierra 2500hd extended cab 6ft bed with the duramax motor just wondering if this setup would be best or something else

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Yes, the Strait Line part # RP66130 with the shank # RP54970 would be a solid weight distribution and friction sway control unit for your 2022 Coachmen Catalina Legacy 343BHTS based on it's GVWR you mentioned of 10,800 lbs.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The weight distribution system that you selected, Reese Weight Distribution, part #RP66561, is a friction sway control system. A friction sway control will help to stop trailer sway, but does not start working until the trailer has already begun to…

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With a basic mechanic background and basic hand tools, you should be able to install a weight distribution system on your own. The instructions are pretty thorough and chances are one of the weight distribution install videos we have on our site will…

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I really like the Reese Strait-Line systems because they have a wide tongue weight range and they are one of the few systems on the market that fight sway before it starts as opposed to trying to fix it during any sway. The Shank #RP54970 that you…

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Some models of MaxxFan Vents have little tabs (pictured below) that allow for a quick and simple installation of vent covers like the MaxxAir II RV and Trailer Roof Vent Cover w/ EZClip #MA76JR or #MA86JR for black. These tabs allow you to clip your…

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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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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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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Weight distribution works to distribute the tongue weight of a trailer up to the front axle of the tow vehicle so that it will sit more level and handle/brake better. That being said the systems do not "reduce" tongue weight or allow you to…

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An underslung trailer coupler is one that attaches to the bottom of the trailer frame and an overslung one is one that attaches to the top of the frame. The Replacement Head for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Systems part #BXW4011 is for…

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Answer 10

The B&W Continuum #BW78FR and the Reese Strait-Line #RP66083 are both great systems. The B&W Continuum is going to be easier to set up, but as far as sway control goes, I definitely have to give the edge to the Reese Strait-Line. The…

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Answer 11

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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Hey Tom, you are on the right track. I checked out your 2023 Jayco Jay Flight 284 BHS and it does have an underslung coupler so the correct B and W Continuum weight distribution would be the part #BW88FR. An underslung coupler is basically one that…

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