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Today, we're going to be taking a look at the Reese Weight Distribution System with Shank. It has a 12,000 pound gross trailer weight, and a 1,200 pound tongue weight, part number RP66542. Weight distribution helps to create a stable ride for your tow vehicle and trailer. Adding spring bars to your towing system applies leverage which transfers the load that is pushing down on the rear of your… see more >
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When it comes to choosing between the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control #C17499 and the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control #EQ37100ET you'll want to take a couple of things into consideration: 1.…
view full answer...I spoke with my contact at Curt regarding the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System #C17499 that you are installing on your trailer. He said that you can install the support brackets 6 to 6-1/2 inches from the end of the spring bar without issue.…
view full answer...As you may have already found, 5200 lb, 6000 lb and 7000 lb axles can all use the same components including inner/outer bearings, hubs and brakes. Here are some other things they share in common: Dexter 5200 lb Regular Duty Axle - 0.180 inch tube…
view full answer...The best brake controller option to go with is one that activates the brakes proportionally instead of time delayed. A proportional brake controller will activate the trailer brakes at the same time and with the same intensity as the tow vehicle…
view full answer...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…
view full answer...I would be happy to help you determine the correct weight distribution system for towing your 2020 Rockwood Ultra Lite 2608BS. The hitch weight number of 796lbs you mentioned is with an unloaded trailer, which means the Strait-Line Weight…
view full answer...According to the directions, you will not want any less than 4 chain links. With regards to your issue, the first thing that comes to mind is you may not have the properly rated weight distribution system; the correct system is going to be one in…
view full answer...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…
view full answer...Since your trailer is about 5000lbs meaning your tongue weight is between 500-750lbs, and you are adding an additional 400lbs to the bed of your truck you are adding around 1150lbs to the rear of your 2021 Chevrolet Silverado RST Z71 4x4. With that…
view full answer...The complete installation instructions for the Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution Hitch #RP66074 are attached for your reference. While these do provide complete adjustment instructions for the hitch head angle the chart you referred to (from page…
view full answer...Yes, it is my experience that they dual-cam sway control works much better than the Blue Ox systems. I recently have been riding in trucks towing trailers, one with the Blue Ox and one with a Reese system with the dual-cam sway control. The Blue Ox…
view full answer...Since they say to get the final measurements to settle evenly within about a 1/2 inch I would say you are pretty close but could stand to reduce the number of links between the hook and spring bar. I would try taking one more link out and see where…
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