Can Higher Capacity Spring Bars be Added to Pro Series 750 Pound Weight Distribution System
Question:
I have this hitch system but just got a new Ford F150 truck and Wells Cargo enclosed trailer and will have approximately 1000 lb tongue weight. Can I purchase new bars to take my 750 lb system up to 1000 lbs? Isnt this the only difference between the 750 and 1000 lb tongue weight systems? Thanks!
asked by: Mike
Expert Reply:
The highest replacement bars available for the RB3 system is # PS58440 which have the same weight rating. I would recommend a new system. If you want to stick with Pro Series I suggest Pro Series RB2 Round Bar Weight Distribution Kit with Shank, 1,150 lbs TW / 11,500 lbs GTW Item # RE44FR. If you want a system with sway control as well check out Reese's Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 12K GTW, 1.2K TW Item # RP66560.
You are not trying to match the tongue weight of the trailer, you want the bars to be rated a little higher for the most effective system. Also, you have to take into account the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of your new F-150 and add that to the trailer tongue weight to get the total tongue weight. I have also linked a help article on determining tongue weight for you.
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Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution w Sway Control - Round Bar - 11,500 lbs GTW, 1,150 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- 1000 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 12K GTW, 1.2K 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
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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