Review of Reese - Weight Distribution - RP22225 Video

To choose a weight distribution system you will need to go by the total tongue weight of the set up. This is calculated by taking the tongue weight of the trailer, when loaded and ready to tow, and adding to that the weight of anything loaded behind…

Because your trailer is fairly heavy, I would recommend you go with 2 of the #58392 lift brackets. The 58392 has extra gusseting welded to it for reinforcement, and would be better suited to a heavier trailer like yours, because the spring bars will…

Yep, you can absolutely just upgrade the 800 lb trunnion bars to 1,200 lb bars on your Reese Strait-Line weight distribution hitch and not have to get any parts. All you will need are two of the following: - Replacement Trunnion Spring Bar for Reese…

Since your loaded tongue weight is only 740 lbs you want to go with the 1,200 lb bar, part #RP66009, as this gives you a tongue weight range of 600 lbs - 1,200 lbs which is more than enough for your towing setup. If you went with the 1,500 lb bar…

When determining the correct spring bars for your trailer you will need to take into account the weight of gear loaded behind the rear axle of the truck and the additional tongue weight loaded in the camper. I believe larger is better but in your…

Weight distribution is recommended if the gross trailer weight is at least 50 percent of the gross truck weight or if the rear end of the vehicle sags or you experience steering, visibility, or braking issues when towing. If none of that applies to…

You can upgrade your Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution System with Sway Control, 10,000 pounds GTW, 600 pounds TW #RP66082 with the 800 pound trunnion bars, #RP22225 to increase your system's tongue weight. The part number includes 1 bar, so…

The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached…

In order to increase the capacity of the #RP66082 to 800 lbs, you'd replace your existing spring bars with part #RP22225. The #RP22225 replacement trunnion spring bar has an 800 lb capacity. This bar would best be used on trailers with a fully…

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…

On top of the spring bars there should be a sticker with the tongue weight rating for the spring bars listed. Hopefully it is still there! You could use a tongue weight scale like the part #e99044 to determine what your tongue weight is and from…

We do have many replacement spring bars like #RP22225 that are available as a single spring bar replacement. I have linked the page to these options for you so you can find the right replacement based on the brand as well as design of your weight…