What If My Trailer Wil Not Allow Me To Put Frame Brackets 27" Back From The Hitch Ball
Question:
what if the trailer is a such an angle you can not mount it 27 inches from the ball
asked by: Peter
Expert Reply:
The frame brackets on the Reese round bar # RE94FR need to be located between 24-1/2" and 27-1/2" from the hitch ball. If you do not have room for the brackets we do have the Blue Ox Trackpro # BLU67FR. The frame brackets on the Blue Ox need to be mounted between 20" and 25" from the hitch ball. So you do have options and flexibility if the tongue of your trailer has limited space.
Both of these systems come with adjustable shanks. So if your trailer is at an angle, you can adjust the height of the ball accordingly and get your trailer as close to level as possible. As long as you are within 3" of level, you will be towing safely.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - 9-Hole Shank - 8K GTW, 800 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 700 lbs
- Blue Ox
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Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution w Sway Control - Round Bar - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- 500 lbs
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- Reese
more information >
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Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution w Sway Control - Round Bar - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- 500 lbs
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- Reese
more information >
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