Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution Installation - 2017 Forest River Salem Travel Trailer Video

A weight distribution system would be a good choice for you. We recommend using one whenever the weight of the trailer exceeds half of the vehicles towing capacity. You are almost there with the weight of your trailer so it would be recommended. The…

The Draw-Tite Activator IV #5504 will work with a wiring harness adapter like part #20127, for your 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. This means you will need to splice into the brake controller wiring under the driver's side dash in order to install the…

When choosing a weight distribution hitch you'll want the tongue weight of your trailer to fall towards the middle of the prescribed range of the system; it looks like your 2022 Grand Design Imagine XLS 21BHE has a GVWR of roughly 6400-lbs, which…

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

It is important for the trailer to be level when using weight distribution. To determine the proper ball height for the hitch ball, you want the trailer to be level. The hitch ball should be about 1 inch taller than the top of trailer coupler when…

Thank you for your photo of your Reese Dual Cam Weight Distribution system's cam mount. I spoke to my technical contact at Reese about the issue you had with the hardware and dual cam brackets coming out of their mounting positions on your…

With a predicted loaded trailer weight of around 7,600 pounds (which would give you a loaded tongue weight like you mentioned of around 912 pounds) I highly recommend the higher-rated Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System #EQ37120ET. This system has…

The B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System part #BW78FR requires at least 24" of space on the frame directly behind the coupler and along the side a few inches back from there. This works with most trailers but for some it will not and,…

A weight distribution hitch should be selected based on the fully loaded tongue weight of your setup. The best way to get your tongue weight is to use a scale like the #e99044. Tongue weight is typically 10-15% of your trailer weight so in this case…

The ProPride 3P Weight Distribution Hitch #PR57QR which is the latest version of the Hensley Arrow is a great option as well. For me personally it is difficult to recommend as the price is so much more than the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System…

The ProPride 3P Weight Distribution Hitch w/ Sway Control for 2" Receivers #PR57QR ships out at 240 lbs so it's definitely a hefty piece of equipment. With that being said, weight distribution systems are designed to distribute the tongue…

When it comes to installing a weight distribution hitch on your Jayco Mini Trailer weighing right under 5,000 pounds I recommend The Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 10,000 pounds GTW, 1,000 pounds TW #EQ37100ET. When…