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• Will The Reese Weight Distribution, # RP66069, Fit On 2004 Nissan Xterra Towing A 2,620 Lbs. Trailer
• To know if the Reese Weight Distribution, # RP66069, will fit on your Chalet LTW trailer you will need to measure from the center of your coupler ball back to the A-frame of the trailer. You will need to have clearance of 18 inches to 26 inches for the lift unit assembly to attach to the A-frame of the trailer. The Reese weight distribution system is designed for 4,000 lbs. gross towing weight and 400 lbs. tongue weight, so it will work fine on your 2,620 lbs. trailer and a tongue weight of 3
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• Number of Springs and Replacement Springs Available For Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch 16K
• I contacted our representative at Reese and he informed me that there are 2 Springs in the Reese 16k 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, part # RP30047 that are the same size and same part #. The two replacement springs are identical, and are the Replacement Spring for Reese and Draw - Tite Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches, part # 30776, these are the springs you will need for your Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, part # RP30047. If a spring fell out from your Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, part # RP30047,
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• Weight Distribution and Sway Control for 2010 Ford F-150 Towing 7600 Pound GTW Travel Trailer
• The High Performance Reese SC Weight Distribution System # RP66155 you referenced will work just fine with the tongue weight and gross trailer weight you provide. This system also has reactive sway control which means it only responds to trailer sway after sway has already started. I would recommend the Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution Hitch System, part # RP66074. This system is designed for trailer with tongue weights ranging from 600 to 1200 lbs. The Strait-Line Weight Distribution
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• Fifth Wheel Round Tube Slider Trailer Hitch Installation On a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD
• Along with the 20K Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch with Round Tube Slider, item # RP30083, you will need the Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Custom Installation Kit with Brackets and Rails - Chevy / GMC, item # RP50064-58. The custom bracket installation will not require drilling through the frame on short box models but does require drilling two holes in the frame on long box models. There are two elongated holes in the frame rails that are used to secure the fifth-wheel installation brackets. I have had
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• Which Weight Distribution and Sway Control System for a 7,500 Pound Trailer Behind Dodge Ram 1500
• The High Performance Reese SC Weight Distribution System, part # RP66153, would work just fine with your trailer. Your tongue weight fits just under the tongue weight capacity of the system which means it will not be too stiff of a ride, nor would you max out the system. Your trailer weight is also under the limit of the WD system. If sway is a big problem, I usually suggest using a weight distribution system that uses a dual cam sway control system versus a friction like part # RP66087. Howe
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• Should Torsion Bars Be Able to Fall Off My Weight Distribution Head Assembly
• The trunnion bars on your weight distribution system should not fall out of the head assembly when driving down the road or during normal turns. When backing the trailer or turning very sharply the bar could come loose especially if the spring bars are not very tight. You should check the weight distribution head and trunnion head for damage and replace them if needed. You should also review your set-up instructions (see link) and make sure the attachment is correct. I would also recommend th
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• How to Install Sway Bars on Reese Weight Distribution
• We have an excellent video that will walk you through the weight distribution and sway control installation. We also have an FAQ that has answers to the most common weight distribution and sway control questions. I have attached links to both the video and the FAQ below.
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• What is the Longest Weight Distribution Shank Available
• We offer a Weight Distribution Shank that is 14 inches long. That part is # RP3214. You can see the shank by clicking on the link provided below.
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• Reese SC Weight Distribution System Works Well on Trailers with Hydraulic or Surge Brakes
• The SC Weight Distribution System, item # RP66153, does work well on trailers with hydraulic surge brakes. The maximum trailer frame height it works with is 6 inches tall and maximum trailer frame width is 2 inches. If your trailer frame is less than 2 inch wide, spacers will need to be welded into place. The included Shank allows for a 1-1/4 inch Drop or a 6 inch Rise. If needed other weight distribution shanks with different drops, rises and lengths are available.
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• Where is the 5th Wheel Hitch Positioned Relative to the Truck Cab on a 2006 Chevy Silverado 2500HD
• The Reese installation kit # RP50064-58 does fit extended cab and crew cab models of the 2006 Chevy Silverado 2500HD. Once installed and a hitch is mounted, the hitch centerline will be approximately 1-1/2 inches forward of the rear axle centerline. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. I have also included a link to a video showing a typical installation. If you measure from 1-1/2 inches in front of the center of the rear axle forward to the cab, that will tell you
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• What are the Reese Above Bed Rail Measurements for a 2010 Ford F-350
• The hitch that your friend has would have to fit in above the bed 5th wheel trailer hitch rails. The Reese rail measurements that are important are included in the picture I have added here for you to view. The slots where the hitch would mount are 1.68 inches side to side and 0.58 inches front to back. For only a little more than the rail kit you referenced, you could install a gooseneck trailer hitch in your 2010 Ford F-350. As long as the truck does not have a Powerstroke diesel engine, yo
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• Can a Different 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Fit a 2012 Ford F-350 with Factory 5th Wheel Prep Package
• In order to use a trailer hitch that fits in regular above the bed rails in the Ford prep package, you will need to use a special adapter, # RP30156. Any 5th wheel hitches, including sliders, that fit in standard Reese above the bed rails, will fit in this adapter. I have included a link to the installation details for you to view. I have also included a picture that shows the Reese rail dimensions that are important for determining if another hitch will fit in them and the adapter.
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• The Reese Elite Series 5h Wheel Trailer Hitch Comes with In-Bed Wiring Harness for a 2011 Ford F-250
• The Reese Elite series 5th wheel trailer hitches like # RP30142, only come with the wiring harness. None of the models are available with out it. In addition to the 18K model, there is also a 25K model, # RP30143. I have included a link to the installation details for the hitch for you. The in-bed wiring is actually very beneficial because it is integrated into the factory wiring harness which frees up the 7-Way at the back and negates the need for an extra long adapter to reach the back of t
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• How Much Weight Can a 2003 Ford Explorer V6 Tow With a Reese Weight Distribution Hitch
• You will need to check with the vehicle manufacturer or your specific vehicles owners manual to get the GCVWR (Gross Combined Vehicle Weight Rating) for your 2003 Ford Explorer V6. Once this is located you will need to subtract the gross weight of your vehicle fully loaded from the GCVWR and that will give you the total amount of weight the manufacturer allows for towing. You will also need to determine the weight ratings of the hitch on your Explorer, and whether it is designed for use with
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• Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch and Install Kit Recommendation for a 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Short Bed
• You have come to the right place. Most every 5th wheel trailer is going to be height adjustable. The Reese Hitch, # RP30081, that you have refereed is height adjustable from 14 inches to 18 inches. On a short bed, 6-1/2 feet, a slider will be required. There are 2 types of sliders, a round tube slider and a square tube slider. The round tube slider offers 12 inches of travel so I do recommend it over the 10 inches of travel on the square tube sliders. For your truck I recommend the Reese
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• Is Sway Control Recommended for a 27 Foot Trailer Weighing 5,000 lbs Towed by a 2010 Toyota Tundra
• With a trailer 27 feet long and weighing 5,000 pounds you would benefit from sway control. We have different types of sway control systems you can add to your system. The easiest to add would be a friction bar like # 83660. Since your trailer is 27 feet long, using 2 bars, one on each side, would be beneficial, but you could always start with one and see if that suits your needs. If you had a Reese system with spring bars that have the cam ends, using the Dual-Cam system, # RP26002 would be
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• Is a Weight Distribution System Needed for a 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Towing a Coachman Freedom
• I did a bit of research and the 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weighs in at somewhere around 4,500 lbs, depending on equipment. As a general rule anytime you are towing a trailer that weighs greater than 50 percent of the vehicles total weight, trailer brakes and weight distribution are recommended. You should check your TrailBlazer and hitch weight ratings to determine the actual towing capacity for your specific vehicle. The single arm weight distribution system you referred to, # RP66069, woul
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• Is A Reese Custom Wedge Required for a Husky 5th Wheel Hitch and RV with a Reese Revolution Pin Box
• It is possible that the universal wedge, # 201100, that is included with the Reese Revolution hitch on the RV that you are purchasing will not work and you will need to add the Custom Wedge, # SWW-04, for Husky and Valley Fifth Wheel hitches. In many cases the universal wedge can be used, but the custom wedges provide a much better fit for the specific hitches they are designed for. I would ask the trailer dealer to check out the Husky hitch, to determine if you require a custom wedge with yo
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• How to Determine the Maximum Towing Weight for a 2008 Toyota Highlander
• You will need to check your vehicle owners manual, the drivers side door jamb, and the trailer hitch itself, to determine the maximum towing capacity for your specific vehicle. I did some research on the internet and found that the 2008 Toyota Highlander, is rated for from 2,000 lbs towing up to 5,000 lbs towing if properly equipped for max towing. Actually checking your specific vehicle is the only safe way to determine the maximum capacity. You should be able to select a nicely equipped
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• Are Rubber Covers Available for the Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel Hitch Rail Puck Holes
• Yes, we have the replacement puck plugs, # 58199, for the Reese Elite Series hitches. You get two plugs with an order quantity of 1, so, if you need all 4, you need to order a quantity of 2.
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• Is 2012 Chevy Silverado Available with Factory Fifth Wheel Prep for Elite Series Fifth Wheel Hitch
• I spoke with my contact at Cequent Towing Products, who manufactures the system for Ford. They are not aware of any Chevy factory provided package that allows instant installation of the Elite series like that available from Ford. Rumors have been circulating for some time that a similar system will be available as a factory option from Chevy, but neither I nor my contact at Cequent have anything more concrete than that. To install a Reese Elite Series hitch on that particular vehicle, the
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• Towing Setup Recommendations for a 2005 Ford Freestar
• The first thing you are going to need for a towing setup for your 2005 Ford Freestar will be a hitch. For that I recommend the Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch # 87107. This is a Class III hitch with a 2 inch opening that will give you more towing capacities then a Class II hitch as well as more options in the future as most bike carriers and cargo carriers are designed for 2 inch hitches. I attached installation instructions and an installation video for this product for you to check out. The next
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• Will the Reese Elite Series Ball Kit Work work on a 2012 Ford F350 with Elite Hitch Installed
• The Reese Elite Series Pop-In Ball Kit # RP30137 that you referenced would be the correct ball kit for your 2012 Ford F350 with the Elite hitch installed. I attached installation instructions for this product for you to check out also.
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• Will Reese Lift Brackets # RP6637 work on a Trailer with 788 lbs of Tongue Weight
• The Replacement Lift Brackets, # RP6637, will fit on trailer frames that are 3 inches tall or greater and up to 2-1/2 inches wide along the top. As long as your trailer has a frame with those measurements you would be fine to use these hangers on your trailer with 8,600 lbs total weight and 788 lbs of tongue weight. You will want to use a weight distribution system with spring bars that encompass the tongue weight of your trailer when it is loaded. Tongue weight also includes the weight of an
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• Will the Reese Installation Kit # RP50066-58 Fit Gas and Diesel 2012 GMC Sierra 3500
• The Reese Quick-Install Custom Base Rails # RP50066-58 that you referenced will work on the gas and diesel model 2012 GMC Sierras and should work well on your truck. I attached installation instructions and an installation video for this product for you to check out also.
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• Recommendation For a Fifth Wheel Slider Hitch and Base Rails on 2005 Ford F-250
• Since you are asking about a slider hitch it probably means your 2005 Ford F-250 has the 6-1/2 foot bed. My recommendation for a 16K slider hitch would be the Reese 16K Round Tube Slider Hitch, part # RP30075. I really like the round tube slider, as sometimes the square tube model sliders can bind, making the hitch difficult to slide back and forth. The round tube slider hitch will also give you 12 inches of travel towards the tailgate, compared to the 10 inches with a square tube slider hitc
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• What are the Dimensions of the Replacement Pin for Kwik Slide Fifth Wheel Slider
• The replacement pin, # 55478, is actually called a Klik Pin. It is only used on the 16K Reese Select Series hitches. It is used to hold the pivot pin in place on the hitch. The pin is 2-3/4 inches long and has a 5/16 inch diameter. The ring has an inner diameter of 1-1/2 inches.
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• Weight Distribution Recommendation for a 2004 Ford F-150 FX4 and a 8.5x20 Foot Enclosed Trailer
• First, you will want to make sure the towing capacity of the truck is rated high enough for the weight you want to carry and that the truck and hitch can be used with a weight distribution system. When choosing a weight distribution system, you will want one that has a tongue weight capacity range that encompasses the trailer tongue weight when loaded and ready to tow. Tongue weight is typically 10 to 15 percent of the gross trailer weight or even as high as 20 percent in some cases. You woul
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• How to Release Tension on Weight Distribution Spring Bar So That Bar Can Be Removed
• If you are speaking of a weight distribution system that utilizes spring bars that are held in tension by chains hanging from the trailer frame, the easy way to take the tension out of the spring bar is to use the trailer jack to raise the trailer. Leave the trailer hitched to the vehicle, and use the jack to raise both the front of the trailer and the rear of the vehicle until the chain has enough slack in it for the chain hanger to be lowered. Make sure that the vehicle and trailer are inline,
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• Will a Reese 20K 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Fit In Place of a Reese 16K 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
• The Reese 20K hitch, # RP30081, will fit in the same rails and you will not need to upgrade them for the heavier trailer you plan to tow. The rails in this case have the same weight carrying capacity as your truck. Make sure that you stay within the towing capacities of your truck. The Reese 20K hitch has a gross trailer weight capacity of 20,000 pounds and a pin weight capacity of 5,000 pounds. I have included a link to the installation details and a link to a video review of the hitch for y
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