Installing a Weight Distribution System on a Horse Trailer

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My sister is a horse fanatic. She is in her late 50s and is mechanically adept enough to configure difficult cart/house hookups but challenged by anything else mechanical. I will probably be doing the installation for the PS49902 10,000 LB gross weight/750 tongue load weight distribution assembly, but she will be using it by herself. The trailer loaded she said was 6,000 LBs with two horses in it. It has two axles and the truck is a 2013 Dodge Ram with a 5.7 liter hemi. She has some sway she wants to eliminate. In the installation what adjustments do you recommend to compensate for the trailer springs settling down 2 or maybe 4 inches after the horses are loaded. Should the installation be done with the pin at a lower hole position? Bearing in mind none of the shop drilling or noisy popping or pings should be done with the horses inside the trailer. Looking for suggestions. We are not local and the installation will be done at her place outside Greenville, TX. Looks like you have an excellent product and a good price. She is looking for answers and I am her big brother. Thanks.Sincerely,

asked by: Richard M

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With the Pro Series Weight Distribution System, # PS49582, you can complete most of the setup without the horses in or near the trailer. You can mount the snap up brackets to the frame, assemble the head unit and shank and install the friction sway control without the horses.

Once that is all setup according to the installation instructions, you will want to connect the trailer to the truck, load the horses, jack up the trailer tongue enough to put the chains on the snap up brackets and lower the trailer. This part of the setup should not disturb the horses at all.

I have attached the installation instructions and an installation video for you to check out. The only part of the installation that will require drilling is the ball mount plate for the friction sway control bar # 83660. When determining the height of the weight distribution head on the shank, you will want to choose the holes that put the hitch ball about 1 inch taller that the height of the coupler on your trailer. This is explained in the installation video I attached.

expert reply by: John H

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Answer 1

You're welcome Chris! Sounds like you've more then got the hitch covered. I can not think of a better option then the TorkLift SuperHitch Magnum Trailer Hitch item #TL74FR. You will be able to pull anything and everything with this hitch and…

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Answer 2

For your 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, I recommend the TorkLift SuperHitch Magnum Trailer Hitch item #TL74FR over the small one because of it's expanded capabilities and the extra capacity. Go big or go home with a 3500 dually! You will be able…

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Answer 3

No, I am sorry Chris it can not. The TorkLift SuperHitch Everest Weight Distribution System item #TLWD1000 can only be used with the TorkLift SuperHitch Magnum Trailer Hitches, like item #TL74FR that fits your 2024 Chevy Silverado 3500. It is because…

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Answer 4

Correct, the TorkLift SuperHitch Magnum Trailer Hitch Receiver part #TL74FR which is a fit for 2021 GMC Sierra 3500 does require the bolts to the bed be loosened. That said, it actually is not that bad. They won't be removed fully either. I have…

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Answer 5

For a 24 inch hitch extender the best option is the Curt part #C45048 cut down to the 24 inch length. This has a capacity of 8,000 lb trailer weight when used with a WD system like you mentioned. Since this is the only extender option that's…

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Answer 6

Your 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 will come with a 2-1/2" trailer hitch receiver. If your truck did not come with a reducer for a 2" receiver we do have the B&W #BWRHXA2182 if you need to use your 2" ball mount or hitch mounted…

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

The best option would be to use the Roadmaster 12-volt Outlet Kit, #RM-9332. This kit is was designed to be used as a way to connect the 12-volt connection on supplemental braking systems used when flat towing a vehicle behind a motor coach. What I…

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Answer 10

The wire gauge on the 12 volt outlet kit #RM-9332 is 12 gauge. This outlet kit is rated for a maximum of 20 amp capacity.

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Answer 11

The 12 Volt Outlet Kit, 20 amps #RM-9332 will work just fine with you adding a longer wire to your battery. I recommend #12-2-1 sold by the foot along with butt connector #224775 or heat shrink connector #DW05745-5 for a better weather seal if…

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Answer 12

If your trailer has separate turn signals from the brake lights and you want them to remain that way, you will need to use a special converter. On the trailer side, behind the 7-Way, you will attach the Vehicle to Vehicle Taillight Converter,…

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