Replacement Lower Capacity Spring Bars for Pro Series 1,000 Pound Weight Distribution
Question:
I purchase at PRO series WD hitch last year with 1000lbs bars to accomodate our trailers tongue weight. We just purchased a new trailer and the tongue is now 585 lbs. Will I need to purchase new bars to accomodate our new trailer? If so, what would you recommend?
asked by: Tony
Helpful Expert Reply:
The Pro Series weight distribution systems rated for 1,000 pounds tongue weight actually have a capacity of 750 to 1,000 pounds tongue weight. Despite this range it is still too high for a tongue weight of 585 pounds. However, you also have to add the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the vehicle to the trailer tongue weight. So if you have 165 pounds behind the rear axle of the vehicle that would get you to 750 pounds.
There are lower capacity bars but they would not fit the head of the system you have, # PS49583. So you would also have to replace the head. If you are replacing the head and the spring bars you might as well replace the whole system because the cost is about the same.
System # PS49582 is rated for up to 750 pounds tongue weight and you can use the same friction sway control and ball from your old system.
