Recommended Weight Distribution And Adapter For 5500 Pound Trailer With Pole Tongue

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What weight distributing hitch system do you recommend for my setup, please: 1 pole tongue trailer, 2 gross trailer weight 5,500 lb, 3 tongue weight 640 lb, 4 tandem trailer with electric brakes, 5 need to be able to back up. I know that I will need a pole tongue adapter RP58393, but Im uncertain which WD system would be best. Thanks.

asked by: John R

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The weight distribution system I recommend for your tandem trailer is the Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w Sway Control, part # RP66559. This system works with trailers that have 500 to 1000 lbs tongue weight. This system also features sway control which helps when dealing with high winds and large trucks passing by on the highway.

A weight distributing shank is included, but you'll also need the properly sized trailer ball with a 1-1/4 inch diameter shank like # 63845 for a 2 inch ball or # 19286 for a 2-5/16 inch ball.

There are no weight distribution systems that allow you to back up at extreme angles. If you are backing up in a straight line or a moderate turn you would probably be okay. But if you are backing up when there is any sharp turn where you might jackknife the trailer, it's recommended that the bars be disconnected to avoid damaging them.

You are correct that you need a pole adapter like part # RP58393. This mounts approximately 29 inches back from the hitch ball and includes the mounting brackets and hardware.

I have attached a link to a helpful article about weight distribution you can check out.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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Because your trailer is a straight-tongue or pole-tongue trailer, you will need a pole-tongue adapter like #RP58393. For a weight distribution system, I recommend Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution with Sway Control part #RP66561. This system is…

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What you need for your boat trailer is a pole tongue adapter like part #RP58393. This product is designed to work on trailers with straight tongues just like your boat trailer. I attached a picture of what it looks like installed. The best way to…

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I have a solution for you, but the Pro Series Weight Distribution System part #49570 that you referenced is not recommended for use with surge brakes if you are using a sway control bar like #83660. Instead, for a similar rated system that would be…

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You will need to use a pole tongue adapter, like #RP58393 that you have referenced. A pole tongue adapter which will allow you to hook up a weight distribution system to your trailer like Reese Steadi-Flex, #RP66560. I have included a link to the…

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If the manufacturer of your trailer says it's okay to use weight distribution and a pole tongue adapter like the part #RP58393 with your aluminum trailer you can but we have found that most manufacturers of aluminum trailers will say not to use…

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To find the right weight distribution system for your trailer you need to know what the total tongue weight is. You will need to add the tongue weight of your fully-loaded-ready-to-tow trailer to the weight of any cargo placed behind the rear axle of…

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I have the perfect option for you to install a weight distribution system on your trailer with limited tounge space. This option consists of the Reese Pole-Tongue Adapter for Weight Distribution Systems part #RP58393 and a Reese Steadi-Flex Weight…

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I believe I understand what you're needing. It sounds like you're going to need the Reese Pole-Tongue Adapter for Weight Distribution Systems #RP58393. This platform will provide a mounting space for the lift brackets of almost any…

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Woah, that's a pretty heavy boat! Weight distribution systems are typically rated by the range of tongue weights they can cover. If you've positively confirmed the as-loaded and ready to tow tongue weight of your boat to be 1200 lbs (see…

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I went out into our warehouse and measured the Reese Pole-Tongue Adapter part #RP58393 and found that it would add 3-1/4 inches to the top of the trailer frame it was installed on in the front and 3-1/2 inches in back.

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Answer 11

I spoke with my contact at Reese about pole tongue adapter #RP58393 and got some measurements for you. At the front it is 18.75 inches wide overall. At the back it is 22.98 inches wide overall. The frame height where the weight distribution brackets…

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There is a reason for your sway problem. You may have too little tongue weight for the boat trailer to be stable behind the RV. If the boat is lightweight and the engine is on the back this can cause the tongue weight to be reduced and this will…

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