Recommended Weight Distribution System for a Closed Tongue Trailer

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Hello! I need some expert help! I’m looking for a WD hitch with anti sway to use with my Durango and a small single axle toy hauler. But the tow unit is between 4900 and 5600 lbs loaded, with up to 700# tongue weight . The trailer is the problem.. it’s Not open channel- I need a hitch that uses an attachment on the outside of the channel - at least 25” back from the center of the ball … and won’t interfere with the trailer Jack. It’s a very heavily built but poorly designed trailer nose. I have pics I can send. I tow it fairly regularly . We used to tow it with a Titan XD which is now sold. … the trailer has a 2 5/8” ball and electric brakes. Help!

asked by: Jim F

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Expert Reply:

I have exactly what you need. You will want to use the Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control item # RP66083 and the Chain Hangers for Reese Weight Distribution Systems item # RP58305. This system has a tongue weight range of 400 lbs - 800 lbs. The hangers will be attached directly to the side of your trailer's channels. This will solve the problem of your channel not being open.

The chain hangers will mount about 30" back from hitch ball. The sway-control cams attach to the bottom of the tongue. This system will not fit trailer frames wider than 2-1/2".

This system includes a 2" shank with the total height adjustment along the shank of 5-1/4".

This system does not include a hitch ball. Depending on your coupler size you will either need a 2" Hitch Ball item # A-90 or a 2-5/16" hitch ball item # C40030. 2-5/8" is the length of the shank. You'll either have a 2" or a 2-5/16" coupler.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

I had our warehouse measure the Fulton XLT Powered Drive Trailer Jack #F141401 you were looking at and it has the following measurements. From top of mounting bracket to top of head assembly is 21", from the front to the back of the head…

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Answer 2

Most of the powered trailer jacks we offer are designed to mount in the center of the a-frame which is inaccessible, as shown in the photo you provided (thanks for the photo, by the way!) The Fulton #F141401 would be the exception. The jack has a…

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Answer 3

The maximum amperage that the Fulton XLT jack #F141401 will draw is 15amps, so a 12v battery with at least 150 amp hour rating would be optimal to ensure that it's properly powered and also is not going to draw down too much with frequent use…

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Answer 4

Hey Travis, congrats on the new 2024 Jayco Flight 284BHS! Your travel trailer looks to have a GVWR of 7,950 lbs so I recommend going with the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution w/ 4-Point Sway Control #EQ37121ET and pairing it with the Shank…

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Answer 5

I would love to help you upgrade the suspension on your Twilight 2800 travel trailer. The MORryde Rubber Equalizers for Tandem Axle Trailers #MR87ZR that you referenced are a great solution but we do need to double check a few things. First is that…

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Answer 6

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 7

Since Demco uses 3,500 drum brake assemblies part #DMSB24429M and #DMSB24428M what you'd need is similar 3,500 electric brake assemblies like the etrailer part #AKEBRK-35L-SA for the left hand side and #AKEBRK-35R-SA for the right hand side. To…

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Answer 8

Assuming your Sprinter has the factory tow package with the 7-way at the rear bumper, in addition to the #RED24FR Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller, you'll also need the #3063-P wiring harness and the #331-TPH-017. The connector to install…

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Answer 9

Yes, you are correct. In order to correctly take this measurement you will need to measure from the center of the spindle to the center of the main axle tube. I have included a picture for reference.

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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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