How to Tell Weight Rating of Weight Distribution Spring Bar

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How can I tell the rating of my J bars?

asked by: Kirby M

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If your spring bars are manufactured by Reese or Curt, there's really no easy way to tell by looking. Closely examine the bars for a part number. If you would reply with that part number, along with the manufacturer of the spring bar, I'd be happy to look into it for you.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

Unless there is obvious damage to your weight distribution spring bars - rust, chipped-off material, or a clearly inappropriate bend - they should still be functional. On a trunnion style bar like Reese #RP22225 there is a bend at the trailer end of…

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Answer 2

Most of the time when a tow setup is porpoising with a weight distribution system all you have to do is add a bit more spring bar tension to minimize the porpoising. With an Equalizer system you would need to angle the spring bars down further to add…

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To determine the correct Fastway weight distribution system for your setup you need to find your total tongue weight. You need to determine your trailer's loaded, and ready to tow tongue weight and combine it with the amount of weight you have…

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The weight distribution hitch head assembly where your round spring bar installs will usually have some branding or other information such as a safety/warning sticker, or possibly a number cast into it. The remaining spring bar may itself have a part…

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Weight distribution works to distribute the tongue weight of a trailer up to the front axle of the tow vehicle so that it will sit more level and handle/brake better. That being said the systems do not "reduce" tongue weight or allow you to…

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Answer 6

Yes, we do have a generic brake controller wiring diagram on our Brake Controller Information page. I have added a link to it below. The bundle of wires you are looking for should contain the following: white with red stripe, blue with white stripe,…

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Answer 7

The Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller #90195 can be mounted anywhere on, in, or below your dash so long as it is horizontally level and parallel with the direction of travel. You will be able to use the Tekonsha Custom Wiring Adapter for…

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Answer 8

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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Answer 9

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

Hey Travis, congrats on the new 2024 Jayco Flight 284BHS! Your travel trailer looks to have a GVWR of 7,950 lbs so I recommend going with the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution w/ 4-Point Sway Control #EQ37121ET and pairing it with the Shank…

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