Top 20 Most Popular Chevrolet Silverado Weight Distributionschange vehicle

#1Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 10,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW

RP66083

Retail:$1,001.77

Price:$568.00

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WD With Sway Control
Electric Brake Compatible
Dual Cam
Trunnion-Style Bars

Product Specs:

Includes Shank
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Up to 10000 lbs GTW
500 lbs
600 lbs
700 lbs
Reese

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#2Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution w/ 4-Point Sway Control - No Shank - 14,000 lbs GTW, 1,400 lbs TW

EQ90-00-1401

Price:$574.95

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WD With Sway Control
Electric Brake Compatible
Surge Brake Compatible
4-Point Friction
Trunnion-Style Bars

Product Specs:

Shank Not Included
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
Up to 14000 lbs GTW
1100 lbs
1200 lbs
1300 lbs
Equal-i-zer

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#3Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System w Sway Control - Trunnion - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW

Rating:
5 reviews

BXW1000

Retail:$695.00

Price:$599.99

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WD With Sway Control
Electric Brake Compatible
Surge Brake Compatible
4-Point Friction
Trunnion-Style Bars

Product Specs:

Includes Shank
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Up to 10000 lbs GTW
800 lbs
900 lbs
Blue Ox

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#4Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution w/ 4-Point Sway Control - No Shank - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW

EQ90-00-1201

Price:$524.95

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WD With Sway Control
Electric Brake Compatible
Surge Brake Compatible
4-Point Friction
Trunnion-Style Bars

Product Specs:

Shank Not Included
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Up to 12000 lbs GTW
900 lbs
1000 lbs
1100 lbs
Equal-i-zer

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#5Reese 350 Mini-Lite Weight Distribution System w Sway Control for Light-Duty, A-Frame Trailers

Rating:
1 reviews

RP66024

Retail:$540.59

Price:$386.95

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WD With Sway Control
Electric Brake Compatible
Surge Brake Compatible
2-Point Friction
Trunnion-Style Bars

Product Specs:

Includes Shank
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Up to 3500 lbs GTW
200 lbs
300 lbs
Reese

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#6Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Round - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW

Rating:
8 reviews

FA94-00-0800

Price:$324.95

Product Summary:

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WD With Sway Control
Electric Brake Compatible
Surge Brake Compatible
2-Point Friction
Round Bars

Product Specs:

Includes Shank
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Up to 8000 lbs GTW
600 lbs
700 lbs
Fastway

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#7Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System w Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 6,000 lbs GTW, 550 lbs TW

Rating:
2 reviews

BXW0550

Retail:$695.00

Price:$599.99

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WD With Sway Control
Electric Brake Compatible
Surge Brake Compatible
4-Point Friction
Trunnion-Style Bars

Product Specs:

Includes Shank
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Up to 6000 lbs GTW
400 lbs
Blue Ox

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#8Pro Series Weight Distribution System w/ Friction Sway Control - Round - 10,000 lbs GTW, 550 lbs TW

Rating:
7 reviews

PS49901

Retail:$428.02

Price:$257.95

Product Summary:

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WD With Sway Control
Electric Brake Compatible
Bar-Style Friction
Round Bars

Product Specs:

Includes Shank
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Up to 10000 lbs GTW
400 lbs
Pro Series

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Questions from Chevrolet Silverado owners about this product

• Setting Up a Pro Series Weight Distribution and Sway Control System
  
• There are a few reasons why you might appear to need longer chains. First, it should be noted that typically you want 5 links from the hanger to the chain. There are several factors that could lead to the chains not being long enough. First, if you have a tall frame, you may need more links so that the bars are not making contact with the frame. If the frame is taller than 6 inches, you will want to use different chain hangers, # RP58305. Another factor that could lead you to believe longer
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• Weight Distribution Recommendation for a 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500HD and 4,800 Pound Trailer
  
• I do recommend weight distribution for your truck and trailer. First, the empty weight of the trailer is 4,800 pounds so when loaded and ready to tow it will be over 5,000 pounds. Your 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500HD is more than capable of towing the weight, but the truck would have to way over 10,000 pounds for it not to follow that 50 percent guideline you have mentioned. It is actually 50 percent of the vehicle weight. Not 50 percent more than the vehicle. With a tongue weight of 800 pounds,
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#9Strait-Line Weight Distribution w Sway Control - Round Bar - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW

RP66078

Retail:$761.93

Price:$484.95

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WD With Sway Control
Electric Brake Compatible
Dual Cam
Round Bars

Product Specs:

Shank Not Included
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Up to 12000 lbs GTW
700 lbs
800 lbs
900 lbs
1000 lbs
1100 lbs
Reese

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#10Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Round - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW

Rating:
1 reviews

FA94-00-1061

Price:$364.95

Product Summary:

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WD With Sway Control
Electric Brake Compatible
Surge Brake Compatible
2-Point Friction
Round Bars

Product Specs:

Includes Shank
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Up to 10000 lbs GTW
800 lbs
900 lbs
Fastway

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#11Ultra-Fab Friction Sway Control for Weight Distribution Systems

Rating:
1 reviews

UF35-946204

Retail:$49.99

Price:$42.95

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Sway Control Only
Electric Brake Compatible
Bar-Style Friction

Product Specs:

Shank Not Included
Ultra-Fab Products

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#12Curt Trunnion Style Weight Distribution System with Shank, 1,000 lbs. TW, 10,000 lbs. GTW

Rating:
3 reviews

17302

Retail:$491.66

Price:$295.00

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WD Only
Electric Brake Compatible
Trunnion-Style Bars

Product Specs:

Includes Shank
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Up to 10000 lbs GTW
800 lbs
900 lbs
Curt

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#13Reese Weight Distribution w/out Shank - Trunnion Bar - 10,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW

Rating:
1 reviews

RP66021

Retail:$543.38

Price:$339.95

Product Summary:

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WD Only
Electric Brake Compatible
Trunnion-Style Bars

Product Specs:

Shank Not Included
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Up to 10000 lbs GTW
500 lbs
600 lbs
700 lbs
Reese

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Questions from Chevrolet Silverado owners about this product

• Experiencing Awful Noise When Backing With Reese High Performance Weight Distribution System
  
• Experiencing awful noise when backing with the Reese High Performance Trunnion System, item # RP66021, is not normal. First I would recommend greasing your hitch ball and trunnion ends. Second you should check the clearance of your spring bars. You should have 5 to 6 links between the snap up hook and the spring bar when hooked and ready to tow. To adjust this, if you need to, you will have to adjust the angle of the weight distribution head and hitch ball. If you have friction sway control a
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#14Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System w Sway Control - Trunnion - 15,000 lbs GTW, 1,500 lbs TW

Rating:
1 reviews

BXW1500

Retail:$695.00

Price:$599.99

Product Summary:

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WD With Sway Control
Electric Brake Compatible
Surge Brake Compatible
4-Point Friction
Trunnion-Style Bars

Product Specs:

Includes Shank
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Up to 15000 lbs GTW
1100 lbs
1200 lbs
1300 lbs
1400 lbs
Blue Ox

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#15Pro Series RB2 Round Bar Weight Distribution Kit with Shank, 800 lbs TW / 10,000 lbs GTW

Rating:
1 reviews

49569

Retail:$444.11

Price:$309.95

Product Summary:

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WD Only
Electric Brake Compatible
Round Bars

Product Specs:

Includes Shank
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Up to 10000 lbs GTW
500 lbs
600 lbs
700 lbs
Pro Series

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Questions from Chevrolet Silverado owners about this product

• Can a Pro Series Weight Distribution System be Used on a 20 Foot Long Horton Hauler Car Trailer
  
• The spring bars that come with the Pro Series Weight Distribution System, # 49569, measure 29 inches long from the center of the end that fits in the head to the center point between the 2 bolt holes where the chains attach. If you have 34 inches from the center of the ball (when in the coupler) to the end of the frame where it meets the body of the trailer then it should fit, though it will probably be a tight fit. What you could do is to get Chain Hangers, # RP58305, and use them in place o
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#16Reese Weight Distribution System w Shank - Trunnion Bar - 10,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW

Rating:
4 reviews

RP66541

Retail:$702.19

Price:$412.95

Product Summary:

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WD Only
Electric Brake Compatible
Trunnion-Style Bars

Product Specs:

Includes Shank
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Up to 10000 lbs GTW
500 lbs
600 lbs
700 lbs
Reese

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#17Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w Sway Control - Round Bar - 10,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW

Rating:
2 reviews

RP66087

Retail:$929.22

Price:$574.95

Product Summary:

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WD With Sway Control
Electric Brake Compatible
Dual Cam
Round Bars

Product Specs:

Includes Shank
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Up to 10000 lbs GTW
500 lbs
600 lbs
700 lbs
Reese

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Questions from Chevrolet Silverado owners about this product

• Comparing Round Bar Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution RP66087 to the Trunnion Bar Style
  
• The difference between the Reese round bar Strait-Line weight distribution system # RP66087 and the trunnion bar version, part # RP66083, is going to be ground clearance. The round bars hang down lower, so trunnion bars are a better option for low vehicles such as minivans. You should not have a ground clearance issue with your 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. There used to be a more noticeable difference in weight capacity between the two bar styles years ago, but designs have changed to a point
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#18Pro Series Trunnion Style Weight Distribution Kit with Shank, 800 lbs TW / 10,000 lbs GTW

Rating:
1 reviews

49586

Retail:$456.39

Price:$314.95

Product Summary:

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WD Only
Electric Brake Compatible
Trunnion-Style Bars

Product Specs:

Includes Shank
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Up to 10000 lbs GTW
500 lbs
600 lbs
700 lbs
Pro Series

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#19Pro Series RB2 Round Bar Weight Distribution Kit with Shank, 600 lbs TW / 10,000 lbs GTW

49568

Retail:$444.11

Price:$309.95

Product Summary:

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WD Only
Electric Brake Compatible
Round Bars

Product Specs:

Includes Shank
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Up to 10000 lbs GTW
300 lbs
400 lbs
500 lbs
Pro Series

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Questions from Chevrolet Silverado owners about this product

• Weight Distribution Setup with Sway Control for a 6,500 LB, 600 LB TW Trailer On 2009 Chevy 1500 4wd
  
• I would recommend the Reese Strait-Line Hitch 800 lbs TW / 12,000 lbs GTW, item # RP66073, this is the best system we have and actually works to keep sway from happening rather than stop it after it starts like other systems. The tongue weight that you mentioned falls right in the middle of the weight rating for this system so it is the perfect match for your trailer and would allow you to upgrade in the future if needed. Along with the weight distribution system you will need a weight distri
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#20Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW

Rating:
2 reviews

FA92-00-1000

Price:$399.95

Product Summary:

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WD With Sway Control
Electric Brake Compatible
Surge Brake Compatible
2-Point Friction
Trunnion-Style Bars

Product Specs:

Includes Shank
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Up to 10000 lbs GTW
800 lbs
900 lbs
Fastway

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Chevrolet Silverado Weight Distribution Questions

• Adjusting a Weight Distribution and Sway Control System to Tow a Trailer with a New Truck
  
• When towing a trailer with weight distribution on it there are some things to look for to set up the system properly. You will want to make sure that the trailer is towed level so you may need to adjust the position of the head on the shank. Then you will want to look at the spring bars to make sure they are level with the trailer frame (provided the trailer frame is level as well). You may need to adjust the tilt of the head forward or backward to get the correct angle on the spring bars. Ha
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• Adjusting Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution or Using Air Bags to Compensate for ATV in Truck Bed
  
• Air bags are primarily designed to help suspend loads carried in the truck bed, and will not do anything to distribute any of the trailer tongue weight to the front truck axle. Once your ATV is loaded into your truck bed, you will need to consider about 1/2 its weight (the portion located behind the rear truck axle) as tongue weight. You will need to ensure that the tongue weight of the trailer, plus the weight of anything in the bed behind the axle does not exceed the tongue weight rating of
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• Adjusting Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System for Better Front End Handling on a 2004 Chevy 2500
  
• Adjusting the ball height on your Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System, like part # EQ90-00-1000, will adjust the attitude or angle of the trailer frame for proper towing, see page 21 of the instructions, linked for reference. Be sure to use the instructions provided with your specific weight distribution system only. The front end of your tow vehicle being too light means that there is there is not enough tongue weight distributed from the trailer hitch. To apply more pressure to the front
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• Can a Pro Series Weight Distribution System be Used on a 20 Foot Long Horton Hauler Car Trailer
  
• The spring bars that come with the Pro Series Weight Distribution System, # 49569, measure 29 inches long from the center of the end that fits in the head to the center point between the 2 bolt holes where the chains attach. If you have 34 inches from the center of the ball (when in the coupler) to the end of the frame where it meets the body of the trailer then it should fit, though it will probably be a tight fit. What you could do is to get Chain Hangers, # RP58305, and use them in place o
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• Can a Weight Distribution System be Used on a Trailer With a Non-Standard Tongue
  
• From the picture it is a little difficult to tell what angle the A-frame is. But I do believe that I have a solution for you if the A-frame part is a standard 50 degrees or close to it AND as long as it is not a hydraulic coupler. What you could do is use chain hangers, # RP58305, and bolt them through the sides of the frame rather than use brackets that clamp on. This is because you have such a tall frame, the chain hangers would be needed to prevent the bars from contacting the trailer. If
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• Can Shank on BlueOx Weight Distribution System, part # BXW1501, Correct 8 Inch Height Difference
  
• The key factor to confirm compatibility of a weight distribution system, besides the gross trailer weight (GTW), is the loaded trailer tongue weight (TW). You need to confirm the tongue weight either by using a tongue weight scale such as the Sherline scale, part # 5780, or by one of the other methods outlined in the attached article. It is important that your trailer tongue weight be measured when it is carrying its typical load. Keep in mind that any cargo or equipment that is placed in th
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• Capacity and Availability of Replacement Snap Up Brackets and Chains for Weight Distribution Systems
  
• The chains in the Reese Round Bar Strait-Line Hitch with Shank 1,200 lbs. TW / 12,000 lbs. GTW, item # RP66088, are designed to be used with weight distribution systems up to 12,000 pounds gross trailer weight and 1,200 pounds tongue weight. These chains can be purchased separately in the Draw-Tite Replacement Weight Distribution Chain Kit, item # 3216. The snap up brackets can also be purchased separately in the Replacement Weight Distribution Hook-Up Brackets kit (2) with Lift Bar, item
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• Comparing Round Bar Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution RP66087 to the Trunnion Bar Style
  
• The difference between the Reese round bar Strait-Line weight distribution system # RP66087 and the trunnion bar version, part # RP66083, is going to be ground clearance. The round bars hang down lower, so trunnion bars are a better option for low vehicles such as minivans. You should not have a ground clearance issue with your 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. There used to be a more noticeable difference in weight capacity between the two bar styles years ago, but designs have changed to a point
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• Correct Frame Plate Orientation When Installing Reese Dual Cam Sway Control
  
• Neither orientation has a benefit over the other. Reese gives the optional bracket placement in the event that there are any obstructions on the trailer tongue that would prohibit mounting the bracket as shown in Figure 6. The important considerations are that 1) the center point of the bolt that attaches the yoke to the frame plate be 19-3/8 inches rearward of the center point of the coupler for trunnion-style spring bars (as shown in the instructions). This measurement will remain the same reg
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• Experiencing Awful Noise When Backing With Reese High Performance Weight Distribution System
  
• Experiencing awful noise when backing with the Reese High Performance Trunnion System, item # RP66021, is not normal. First I would recommend greasing your hitch ball and trunnion ends. Second you should check the clearance of your spring bars. You should have 5 to 6 links between the snap up hook and the spring bar when hooked and ready to tow. To adjust this, if you need to, you will have to adjust the angle of the weight distribution head and hitch ball. If you have friction sway control a
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• Is There a Minimum Tongue Weight Load for Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution System # RP66077
  
• The tongue weight range for this sway control system is 400-800 pounds. Taking into account that your tongue weight is less than 400 pounds and the trailer weight is less than half of the the maximum for the weight distribution system, it would probably be too much for your set up. This would result in a pretty rough ride. The Reese High Performance SC Weight Distribution system, part # RP66151, would be a much better fit for your payload. The system includes a sway control sway control syste
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• Minimum Trailer Tongue Length to Install a Weight Distribution System
  
• In order to install a Weight Distribution System, the distance from the center of the ball to the end of the bracket requires a minimum of 33". In some cases, tongue modification or relocation of items such as LP tanks or Batteries, etc. may need to be done to install the system. If you are not able to move any of the accessories on the tongue of your trailer to install the chain hangers, then you could use the bolt on chain hangers, # RP58305.
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• Preliminary Ball Mount Setup Instructions for a Strait-Line Weight Distribution System
  
• No you would not need to add 2 inches to the Y dimension for the initial setup of the Strait-Line Weight Distribution # RP66130. Because the snap up brackets actually go on top of the frame and the measurement for the B couplers is relative to the coupler and not the trailer frame height. Check out the picture I attached of the two different style spring bars. Basically a non-integrated cam spring bar will look completely flat and an integrated cam one will have a curve at the end of the bar.
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• Recommendation For Correct Weight Distribution System With Sway Control For Jayco Jay Flight Trailer
  
• I would recommend the Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW, part # RP66084. This weight distribution is suitable for trailers with a tongue weight between 600 and 1,200 lbs. Part # RP66084 also features dual-cam sway control which acts to prevent trailer sway before it starts. Part # RP66084 comes with all necessary hardware and includes the proper shank. You will need to purchase a 1-1/4 inch diameter hitch ball, with a 2 inch or
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• Recommended Hitch and Sway Control for 2001 Chevy Silverado Towing 2000 Nomad Trailer
  
• Does the 10-12,000 lb weight represent the fully loaded trailer weight? If so, I would recommend going with the Curt Class V Receiver Hitch, part # C15702. This hitch has a 18000 lb towing/ 2700 lb tongue weight capacity. It has the same tongue weight capacity when used with weight distribution. For a weight distribution system, we offer two systems that can accommodate a trailer with a tongue weight ranging from 800-1500 lbs. Part # RP66157 would work for you application. This system combine
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• Recommended Strait-Line Weight Distribution for 8100 lb 33 Foot Long Travel Trailer
  
• A friction-type sway control device is fine for a smaller trailer, but for a longer, heavier trailer like yours the Strait-Line Weight Distribution System with Sway Control part # RP66074 is without a doubt the way to go. This system is designed for trailers with tongue weights ranging from 600-1200 lbs, which is a perfect fit for your trailer. The Dual Cam system literally forces the trailer to stay in line behind the tow vehicle. During sharp turns, the spring bar will lift off the cam a
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch and Weight Distribution System for a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
  
• If your 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, has an 8 foot bed, I would recommend the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, part # 45293, which has an 18,000 lb towing capacity. If you do not have an 8 foot bed, the next highest capacity hitch we have available is the Draw-Tite Hitch, part # DT45022, which has a 13,000 lb towing capacity. When choosing a weight distribution system, you want to choose a system that is close to the tongue weight of your trailer when loaded. Tongue weight is about 10 to 15 perc
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• Reese SC Weight Distribution System for a Boat Trailer with 1240 Pound Tongue Weight
  
• Given that the tongue weight of the trailer exceeds 1,240 pounds, you would need to go with the higher capacity 1,500 pound system, # RP66157. When calculating tongue weight you also need to add the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle to the trailer tongue weight. Boat trailers usually have a long pole tongue, so you will need to use a pole tongue adapter, # RP58393. This is our highest capacity pole adapter at 1,400 pounds so you will need to stay below 1,400 po
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• Replacement Spring Release Clips Needed for the Pro Series Weight Distribution System
  
• I verified with my contact at Pro Series that the Draw-Tite Spring Bar Retainer Package, # 3311, are the replacement clips that you will need for your Pro Series Weight Distribution System, # PS49903. The replacement clips are going to have a slightly different design from your original clips, but Pro Series and Draw-Tite products are made by the same manufacturer and the Draw-Tite spring clips are the confirmed replacement clips for your Pro Series Weight Distribution System.
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• Setting Up a Pro Series Weight Distribution and Sway Control System
  
• There are a few reasons why you might appear to need longer chains. First, it should be noted that typically you want 5 links from the hanger to the chain. There are several factors that could lead to the chains not being long enough. First, if you have a tall frame, you may need more links so that the bars are not making contact with the frame. If the frame is taller than 6 inches, you will want to use different chain hangers, # RP58305. Another factor that could lead you to believe longer
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• Stiff Ride and Bouncing Truck with Strait-Line Weight Distribution System, 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500
  
• The tongue weight of a trailer should be 10 to 15 percent of the gross trailer weight. With a weight of 5,500 pounds, that you put the tongue weight at 550 to 825 pounds. You most likely have a system that has a range of 600 to 1,200 pounds tongue weight capacity, like # RP66084. With the trailer empty, your trailer would be on the low side of that range. This would account for a stiff ride or the pulling back sensation you are sensing. The fact that it is bouncing the truck is an indication
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• Strait-Line Weight Distribution System Recommendation for Towing a 10k lb 24 ft Haulmark Trailer
  
• The most important thing to consider when picking out a weight distribution system is the tongue weight of the trailer when loaded. I attached an FAQ article on weight distribution hitches that describes how to determine tongue weight of a trailer for you to check out. Most of the time tongue weight is between 10 and 15 percent of the gross trailer weight of the trailer. So a 1,200 lb tongue weight-12,000 lb weight distribution system like the Reese SC Weight Distribution System with Sway Co
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• Weight Distribution and Sway Control for a Rockwood Travel Trailer and 2004 Chevy Silverado
  
• A good rule to go by with weight distribution is that if the trailer weighs 50 percent or more of the vehicle weight then you should use weight distribution. A system will not only help the truck but the trailer as well. The dry weight of the trailer at 7,009 pounds would put the tongue weight in the 700 to 1,050 pound range (10 to 15 percent of the gross trailer weight). Given these numbers, and the fact that it will be a little heavier once loaded and ready to tow, I do recommend going wit
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• Weight Distribution and Sway Control Recommendation for a 2006 Chevy Silverado and Mallard Trailer
  
• There are several aspects to consider when choosing the best weight distribution system for your 2006 Chevy Silverado and Mallard travel trailer. First, you will want to look at tongue weight capacity. You will want a system with a tongue weight capacity range that encompasses your Mallard travel trailer tongue, loaded and ready to tow. I did some research on Mallard travel trailers. What I found was that some 26 foot models have a tongue weight of about 600 pounds. You will want to verify y
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• Weight Distribution and Sway Control Recommendation for a Chevy Silverado 2500 and Keystone Cougar
  
• When choosing a weight distribution system you will want to go by the tongue weight of the trailer, loaded and ready to tow, plus the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. You will then choose a system with a tongue weight capacity range that puts that total weight in the middle of the systems range. If the loaded trailer weighed 8,200 pounds and you had nothing behind the rear axle of the truck, the typical tongue weight would be 10 to 15 percent of the gross tra
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• Weight Distribution and Sway Control Recommendations for a 40 foot Terry Mobile Trailer Home
  
• We carry two systems that are excellent at eliminating the type of trailer sway that you are describing. The Reese Strait-Line system that you referenced, # RP66130, would be a great choice. This system works to keep trailer sway from starting with a set of cams and detents in the spring bar ends. When turning the spring bar will move on the cam, but when traveling on the highway the spring bar will ride in the cam, forcing the trailer to stay straight. I added an installation video for this sys
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• Weight Distribution for a 2003 Chevy Silverado 2500HD and 1998 Jayco 9,000 Pound Travel Trailer
  
• First you are going to need to know the tongue weight of the trailer when loaded and ready to tow and then add the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. If the bed is empty, and 9000 pounds is the loaded weight, then the tongue weight should be around 900 to 1350 pounds (10 to 15 percent of the gross trailer weight). Based on these numbers an 800 to 1500 pound system like you have referenced, # RP66157, would be my top choice as well. You will just need to add a
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• Weight Distribution for a 2013 Forest River Wildwood and 2001 Chevy Silverado 2500HD
  
• To determine the best weight distribution system for you, you will first need to know the total tongue weight. This is calculated by taking the tongue weight of the trailer, when loaded and ready to tow, and then adding to that the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. Trailer tongue weight is typically 10 to 15 percent of the gross trailer weight, higher when there are items mounted on the trailer tongue. If loaded to the max the trailer would weigh 11,102 pounds
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• Weight Distribution Recommendation for a 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500HD and 4,800 Pound Trailer
  
• I do recommend weight distribution for your truck and trailer. First, the empty weight of the trailer is 4,800 pounds so when loaded and ready to tow it will be over 5,000 pounds. Your 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500HD is more than capable of towing the weight, but the truck would have to way over 10,000 pounds for it not to follow that 50 percent guideline you have mentioned. It is actually 50 percent of the vehicle weight. Not 50 percent more than the vehicle. With a tongue weight of 800 pounds,
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• Weight Distribution Recommendation for a 2010 Chevy Silverado 1500 Towing a 6,900 Pound Trailer
  
• When choosing a weight distribution system you will want to use one that has a tongue weight capacity range that encompasses your trailer tongue weight when loaded and ready to tow plus the weight of any gear loaded in the tow vehicle behind the rear axle. With a tongue weight of 850 pounds, the 600 to 1,200 pound rating on the Strait-Line Weight Distribution System, # RP66084, would be a good choice. This system comes with dual-cam sway control which is an active system. It stops trailer swa
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• Weight Distribution Recommendation for a Trailer with a 2 Inch by 6 Inch Frame
  
• The best option for a 6 inch tall frame is to go with something like the Reese SC Weight Distribution System, # RP66155. This system has the same weight capacity range, 600 to 1,200 pounds, that the system you recommended has. When choosing a weight distribution system, you will want one that has a tongue weight capacity range that encompasses the tongue weight of your trailer when loaded and ready to tow. You also must factor in the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow v
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• Weight Distribution Setup with Sway Control for a 6,500 LB, 600 LB TW Trailer On 2009 Chevy 1500 4wd
  
• I would recommend the Reese Strait-Line Hitch 800 lbs TW / 12,000 lbs GTW, item # RP66073, this is the best system we have and actually works to keep sway from happening rather than stop it after it starts like other systems. The tongue weight that you mentioned falls right in the middle of the weight rating for this system so it is the perfect match for your trailer and would allow you to upgrade in the future if needed. Along with the weight distribution system you will need a weight distri
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• Weight Distribution System for 2006 Chevy Silverado 2500 towing 9000 lb Triple Axle Boat Trailer
  
• The first step in choosing the correct weight distribution (W/D) system is to determine the as-towed tongue weight of your boat trailer. Anything stowed in the bed of the tow vehicle behind its rear axle should be included in the tongue weight figure. For best performance, the tongue weight of the trailer should fall as close as possible to the middle of the effective range of the system you choose. Tongue weight is calculated as 10-15 percent of the ready to tow weight of the boat and trailer.
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• Weight Distribution System for 2007 Tundra Towing 24ft Road Runner Travel Trailer
  
• The first step in choosing the correct weight distribution (W/D) system is to determine the actual as-towed tongue weight of your trailer. Anything stowed in the bed of the truck behind the rear axle should be included as tongue weight. For best performance, the tongue weight of the camper should fall as close as possible to the middle of the effective range of the system you choose. For instance, lets assume that the fully loaded and ready to tow tongue weight of your travel trailer is in th
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• Weight Distribution System Recommendation for a Trailer With a Changing Tongue Weight
  
• The Pro Series Trunnion Style Weight Distribution Kit, # 49587, would be a good addition for your 2008 KZ Coyote Rockclimber. This system has the greatest tongue weight range for the fluctuating tongue weight on your trailer. Please note that anything loaded behind the rear axle of your 2003 Chevrolet 1500 HD also contributes to the tongue weight. The Fastway weight distribution systems do not list a tongue weight range, but a tongue weight maximum capacity. As far as having the ability to m
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• What Is Needed To Stop Sway On A Straight Pole Tongue 8X10 Snowmobile Trailer
  
• Friction sway control cannot be mounted directly to a pole tongue trailer without modification to the trailer frame. The Pro Series Friction Sway Control Kit, part # 83660, is designed to help stop sway once it begins and is not recommended for use when road conditions are slick or icy. Since you are wanting to use on a snowmobile trailer this may not be the best solution for you anyway. The first recommendation I would make is to be sure and put all the extra trailer weight (sleds, gear) to
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• What Weight Distribution System For 2008 Chevy Silverado 1 Ton Towing A Trailer With 13,000 GVW
  
• I would recommend using the Reese Heavy Duty Trunnion Weight Distribution System, # RP66131, it is designed for 1,500 lbs. tongue weight and 15,000 lbs. Gross Towing Weight. You can also add the Draw-Tite Dual Cam High Performance Sway Control, # RP26002, to give you the pro-active sway control. This is the same system as the Reese High Performance Trunnion Weight Distribution System, # RP66022, you have referenced, but it has a higher tongue weight and towing weight. Because your traile
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• Which Weight Distribution and Sway Control System is Best for a 32 Foot Travel Trailer 7,000 Pounds
  
• Weight distribution systems have a tongue weight range, essentially the spring bar effective window. When selecting a system, you want your loaded tongue weight to fall within that window. If the tongue weight is more, the spring bars will be ineffective and could bend or break. If the tongue weight is below that window, you will have a very stiff ride and could even end up losing traction on the rear vehicle wheels. I will make some recommendations based on your 800/7000 figures. If this is
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• Why are Some Reese Dual-Cam Sway Controls Gold and Some are Silver
  
• The gold dual-cam sway control was the first generation. The newest generation is silver, # RP26002. I cannot find any information on a newer design or that part number. Reese was recently here for training and they did not mention any changes, either current or forth coming, for the dual-cam sway control.
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