Installing Weight Distribution System When Top of Trailer A-Frame is not Accessible

Question:

I want to install a bolt on bracket for a weight distribution system for a horse trailer. It has an A-frame on the front, but the top is covered. What is typically done to be able to install the brackets? Do I have to cut a hole in the A-frame cover? Welding is not a good option either because theres a separate piece of metal bolted on the corner of the A-frame. Id have to remove that, then cut it to weld the brackets on. Any ideas?

asked by: Kim C

Expert Reply:

Do you have access to the sides of the A-frame? It sounds as if you do. If this is the case, you can use the bolt on brackets, part # RP58305. You will not be able to snap up the brackets as you would on a regular bracket. In this case, you would hitch up the trailer, and then use the trailer jack to lift the trailer and the rear of the vehicle until there is enough slack in the spring bar chains to clip them to the brackets.

expert reply by: Mike L