Is Reese Steadi-Flex or Dual Cam II a Better Weight Distribution for a 2023 Forest River Alpha Wolf
Question:
2023 Chevy Colorado LT and a 2023 Forest River Alpha Wolf I have used the Reese Dual Cam system with a different truck and trailer in the past and really liked it. My trailer’s actual weight is 6800 lbs and actual tongue weight is 900 lbs. I feel the Reese Dual Cam II is either too light 8,000 lb or too heavy 12,000 lb. So I am looking at the Reese Steadi-Flex 10,000 lb. My question: How does the sway control ability of the Steadi-Flex compare to the Dual Cam II? Does the Steadi-Flex provide less, same, or more sway control? Thanks.
asked by: Scott
Expert Reply:
Thanks for all of the info, Scott!
I highly recommend going with the 12K Reese Dual Cam II Weight Distribution System w/Active Sway Control # RP75FR over the 10K Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control # RP66559. Even though it might seem like overkill, the number we are more concerned with is the tongue weight range of the system as opposed to the gross towing weight - and the 12K system will include your 900 lb tongue weight so you'll still be good to go!
With the 12K system you'll not only get a higher rating to use for potential larger trailers, but the sway control will be much more reliable as well. The Steadi-Flex has the friction pads on it which help are designed to help with the sway control but the problem is that these can wear down unevenly and then start to make the sway control a bit inconsistent which is why the Dual Cam II is the better option.
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Reese Dual Cam II Weight Distribution System w/Active Sway Control - No Shank - 12K GTW - 1200 lb TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Shank Not Included
- Electric Brake Compatible
- 1200 lbs
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Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 10K GTW, 1K TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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