Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution System Installation - on a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Video

You are definitely on the right track here. When it comes to weight distribution hitches, it all comes down to your tongue weight. All of these systems will have a range of tongue weights that you want to stay within for them to work effectively. I…

WD systems are great at minimizing sway from passing semi trucks and high winds but they are not designed to prevent persistent sway as that's a loading problem. You need to get as much weight forward in the trailer as you can as it sounds…

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…

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…

One difference between trunnion and round bar setups is how they attach to the head of the weight distribution system.The round style bars have grooves on the bar and just twist in. The trunnion style bars slide into the head from the side or back…

Between round bar systems like #FA94-00-0600 and trunnion systems like #FA92-00-0600, I recommend going with a trunnion system because it will provide you better ground clearance than the round bar system. The trunnion bars come straight out from…

If you're wanting to use the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter #RM-077-2 for towing a tow dolly then yes, either receiver can be used. If you're talking about towing a trailer then we need to find you a different adapter because…

Weight Distribution is a good idea whenever the loaded weight of the trailer weighs more that 50 percent of the tow vehicles weight. In addition to eliminating the squat experienced when a trailer is connected, a weight distribution system has…

Thanks for reaching out and providing photos! The head of your Reese Weight Distribution System part 113913 is designed to fit a shank with flush sides where the bolts secure like what we see with part part #RP54970, but the Replacement Hitch Ball…

Most trailer hitch balls have a flat part on two sides of the base like the 2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000 #A-90 for example. You will simply need a open end wrench large enough to fit…

Yes, the cam of the Reese Dual Cam III part #RP65FR has been upgraded from models that were made 20 years ago. The brackets have also been upgraded and made to be a lot easier to install as well.

For a weight distribution shank that has 2 more inches of drop than the part #RP54970 you'd want the part #RP63971.