Reese Weight Distribution - RP66153
Spring-bar hangers with integrated friction pads help to reduce sway on this weight-distribution system. Flexible, powder coated steel, trunnion spring bars create a level ride for both your trailer and tow vehicle. Adjustable shank included.
Features:
- Evenly distributes weight over axles of tow vehicle and trailer for stability and control
- Creates a more level ride for both tow vehicle and trailer
- Spring-bar hangers have integrated friction pads to prevent trailer sway
- Constructed of automotive-quality friction material - durable and effective
- Reduces trailer sway caused by winds, curving roads or sudden maneuvers
- Trunnion spring bars are hot rolled and tapered for superior strength and flexibility
- Bars flex appropriately over uneven terrain for a controlled, even ride
- Desired tilt is easily achieved with serrated-washer design - no more piling on washer after washer
- No-drill, clamp-on brackets can adjust along the trailer frame to accommodate frame-mounted items such as gas tanks, toolboxes or generators
- Brackets can fit up to 6" trailer frames
- Included lift handle eases installation by reducing lifting required by trailer jack
- Forged, raised ball platform on head eliminates need for raised hitch ball
- Solid steel shank has corrosion-resistant powder coat
- System includes head assembly, adjustable shank, trunnion spring bars, spring-bar platforms with clamp-on hangers, lift handle, pin and clip, and all necessary hardware
- Hitch ball sold separately - requires 1-1/4" diameter shank
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Tongue weight: 400 lbs - 800 lbs
- Gross towing weight: 10,000 lbs
- Fits: 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers rated for use with weight-distribution systems
- Trailer frame width cannot exceed 2-1/2"
- Hanger positioning: mount about 20" - 27" back from hitch ball
- Shank length: 14" from center of hitch pin hole to center of ball hole
- Total height adjustment along shank: 5-1/4"
- Maximum rise: 6-1/2" from top of hitch receiver opening
- Maximum drop: 1-1/4" from top of hitch receiver opening
- Limited lifetime warranty
| Included w/ RP66153 | Required - Sold Separately | Optional Add-Ons |
|---|
- Adjustable Shank
- System Head
- Sway-Control Brackets
- Spring Bars
| - Hitch Ball w/ 1-1/4" Diameter Shank
| n/a |
Create a stable ride for your tow vehicle and trailer with a weight-distribution hitch. Adding spring bars to your towing system applies leverage, which transfers the load that is pushing down on the rear of your vehicle to all the axles on both your tow vehicle and your trailer, resulting in an even distribution of weight throughout. The result is a smooth, level ride, as well as the ability to tow the maximum capacity of your hitch.
Selecting a Weight-Distribution System
The tongue weight rating is the most important factor in determining which size weight-distribution system you should use. If the bars of the system you choose are rated too high for your setup, they will create a rigid ride, which can result in a bouncing trailer. If, on the other hand, the bars are not rated high enough, the system will be unable to properly distribute the weight, rendering it virtually useless.
To determine the proper weight rating for a weight-distribution system, you must first determine your trailer's tongue weight. Then add to that the weight of the cargo behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle. These two measurements make up the tongue weight rating for a weight-distribution system.
Unique Features of Reese SC Weight Distribution
The easy-to-use, serrated washers on the Reese system make adjusting the tilt of the weight-distribution head a snap. This is a huge improvement over the standard pin-and-washer method, which involves piling washers - one on top of another - onto a difficult-to-access pin. The serrated-washer system lets you easily loosen, adjust and tighten a single washer and nut on either side of the head for simple, secure positioning.
The trunnion spring bars of this system slide into the weight-distribution head for quick, easy installation. With a tapered design and hot rolled steel construction, these bars offer superior flex, ensuring a smooth, controlled ride for both your tow vehicle and your trailer.
Friction Sway Control
The integrated friction-style sway control on the Reese SC system reduces trailer sway caused by winds, winding roads and sudden maneuvers. As soon as your trailer begins to move out of line, the friction material that lines the bottoms of the hangers creates just enough resistance with the shifting spring bars to prevent any further side-to-side movement. In addition, these unique platform-style brackets make installation a snap. The included lift handle lets you hook up the spring bars with limited use of your trailer jack in just four easy steps.
66153 Reese SC Weight Distribution Hitch with Hitch Bar
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