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• Availability of Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System # BXW1000 With Rotating Latch Bracket
  
• Yes, I do sell the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System, part # BXW1000 with the Signature Series rotating latch bracket. The rotating latch brackets will allow you to clear obstacles that are mounted above the trailer frame. See photo of the Signature Series rotating latch bracket. The Blue Ox SwayPro system # BXW1000 has a gross towing weight capacity of 10,000 lbs and a tongue weight range of 750 lbs to 1,000 lbs. When choosing a weight distribution system, you will want one that has
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• Choosing the Right Weight Distribution System For Use with a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500
  
• There is some basic information you will need before you can choose the right weight distribution system for your 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. First of all, you will need to know the gross weight of the trailer you plan to tow. Second, you will need to know the tongue weight of the trailer. These are two of the most important factors in choosing a weight distribution system. Usually, you will need weight distribution if the trailer weight is at least 50 percent of the vehicle weight. I have included a l
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• How to Pick out a Weight Distribution System for a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Towing a 35 ft Travel Trailer
  
• The most reliable way to get towing capacities on a vehicle is to check the owners manual. There can be a lot of contradictory information floating around the internet so I would recommend you either check your owners manual or contact a Dodge dealer. The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of a setup. Once you know that you can pick out a system that will work the best for you. You should note that any weight from cargo behind the r
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• How to Pick Out a Weight Distribution System for a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Towing a 7,000 lb Camper
  
• The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to based on the loaded tongue weight of your setup when it is fully loaded and ready to go. I would recommend loading your trailer up camper like you are going on a trip and then determining the tongue weight. Check out the FAQ article I attached that details how to do this. Most likely the Reese Weight Distribution System # RP66542 would work since it has a tongue weight range that should work well with your setup. I attached an FAQ on
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• Installation Instructions Show Torque Ratings for Strait-Line Weight Distribution System, # RP66074
  
• Yes I can. The bolts that hold the head to the shank in Strait-Line Weight Distribution System, # RP66074, will need to be torqued to 300 foot pounds. The installation instructions state that if a proper torque wrench is not available, torque them to 150 pounds then turn the nuts an additional 1/4 turn. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view. The torque rating can be found on page 2 in the High-Performance Ballmount Adjustment section and below the diagrams o
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• Is a 1,200 Pound Weight Distribution System too Big for a Trailer with 500 Pound Dry Tongue Weight
  
• A Reese weight distribution system is going to have a tongue weigh capacity range. The 1,200 pound systems are rated for 600 to 1,200 pounds of tongue weight. The tongue weight will increase once you load the trailer. But, you also have to add the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the towing vehicle to the trailer tongue weight. So if your trailer tongue weight when loaded is 600 pounds and you have 200 pounds of stuff behind the rear axle of your Ram, that puts the tongue wei
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• Is There a Dual Friction Sway Control Weight Distribution Head for the Trunnion Style Hitch
  
• Yes, the weight distribution head has a mounting hole for a sway control ball like the Sway Control Ball, item # RP58060. The weight distribution head included with the Trunnion Style Weight Distribution Hitch System for Titan 2-1/2 inch Receivers, item # RP66006, has the sway control ball on the right side of the head only. There is not a trunnion style head available with two sway control ball mounts available. The best option for sway control with the Trunnion Style Weight Distribution Hit
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• Is Towing without a Weight Distribution System Safe?
  
• You have 3500 lbs to play with here, so towing that trailer should not be a problem. You do not need the w/d system to extend the towing capacity of the hitch, but the systems do have other benefits. Because a w/d system removes some of the tongue weight from the rear axle and transfers it to the front axle of the tow vehicle, using the system can increase performance in steering, traction, and stopping while also decreasing trailer sway. You have a fairly long trailer, and I am not sure how
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• Recommend A Weight Distribution System With Sway Control For 2008 Gulfstream Ultra-Lite 21 LE
  
• I did some research and found that the dry weight of your 2008 Gulfstream Ultra-Lite 21 LE Trailer is approximately 3,200 lbs when not loaded. When choosing a weight distribution system, the tongue weight of your trailer will determine the proper weight distribution system. Tongue weight is usually about 10-15 percent of Gross Trailer Weight loaded and ready to tow. So I multiplied 3,200 lbs by 15 percent and came up with 480. If you find that you will have a lighter loaded trailer, I would
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• Recommendation for Weight Distribution and Sway Control On a Jayco Kiwi and 2005 Dodge Ram 1500
  
• Yes, the Reese SC Weight Distribution System, item # RP66153, would be a good match for your trailer. Just be sure that the tongue weight of the trailer does not exceed the 800 pound maximum tongue weight rating when fully loaded and ready to travel. We have an article on how to determine actual tongue weight and other weight distribution information that I have linked below for you to review. You will also need to make sure that there is room on the trailer frame to mount the frame brack
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• Recommendation For Weight Distribution on a 2007 Dodge Ram Towing a 32 Foot Travel Trailer
  
• To choose a weight distribution system for your 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT you will need a system that has a tongue weight capacity range that encompasses the trailer tongue weight loaded and ready to tow, plus the weight of any gear in the tow vehicle, behind the rear axle. You will also want to make sure that your existing hitch on your Dodge Ram is compatible with a weight distribution system. With the tongue weight on your 32 foot travel trailer being 860 pounds, the 600 to 1,200 pound tong
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• Recommendations To Reduce Sway On 14K Trailer Towed By 2008 Dodge Ram 3500
  
• The weight distribution system that you selected, Reese Weight Distribution, part # RP66158, is a friction sway control system. A friction sway control will help to stop trailer sway, but does not start working until the trailer has already begun to sway. I would recommend going with a dual-cam sway control, like the Reese Weight Distribution System, part # RP66130. Dual-cam sway control acts to stop trailer sway before it starts. I have a friend who towed a car hauler with friction sway c
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• Strait-Line Weight Distribution Shank and Trailer Ball for 2006 Dodge Ram Towing 8000 lb Toy Hauler
  
• The Strait-Line Weight Distribution System, part # RP66074 would be ideal for your vehicle/trailer set-up. With an 8000 lb trailer, tongue weight is typically figured as between 10 to 15 percent of the trailer weight. Even if the tongue weight of your trailer is closer to the high side, you will have enough capacity in the system. To make an approximate determination of which shank is needed, jack up your trailer so that it is level, and measure from the bottom of the coupler to the ground. A
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• Strait-Line Weight Distribution Sway Control Recommendation for Crossroads Cruiser Travel Trailer
  
• The Strait-Line Trunnion Bars Weight Distribution with Sway Control # RP66073 that you referenced is our top of the line weight distribution system with sway control and would be an excellent choice for you as long as the weight capacities of the system match up with weight of your Crossroads Cruiser Travel Trailer model CT28RKX. The most important thing to keep in mind when selecting a weight distribution system is the tongue weight of the trailer, you will want to pick a system that has cap
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• Weight Distribution and Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500
  
• At highway speeds, the trailer is going to add more wind resistance and be more susceptible to cross winds. This is probably what is causing the sensation that the trailer is holding the truck back and the swaying your are experiencing. The weight distribution spring bars on your current set up may not be rated high enough for the trailer. You need a system that has a tongue weight capacity range that encompasses 10 to 15 percent of the gross trailer weight when it is loaded and ready to tow
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• Weight Distribution and Sway Control for a 1968 Forester Trailer Camper and Dodge Ram 3500
  
• The first thing you are going to want to do is determine 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 truck to get the total tongue weight. Based on this figure we can choose a weight distribution and sway control system. However, given that you are driving a 1 ton truck with dually rear end and a light trailer you are probably not seeing any sag at the rear of the truck. If this is the case then I recomme
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• Weight Distribution and Sway Control for a 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 Towing a 9,300 Pound Trailer
  
• At 9,300 pounds, that would put the tongue weight of the trailer between 930 and 1,400 pounds. That also does not include the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle that also counts towards tongue weight. Based on this I would say that you need a system with a tongue weight capacity range of 800 to 1,500 pounds. A trailer that is this heavy, if it starts to sway, can have a real negative impart on the towing vehicle so I absolutely recommend going with sway control.
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• Weight Distribution and Sway Control for a 2002 Dodge Ram 3500 and 6,800 Pound Trailer
  
• When selecting weight distribution you will want a system that has a tongue weight capacity range that encompasses the trailer tongue weight when it is loaded and ready to tow. You will also want to add the weight of any gear loaded behind the rear axle in the tow vehicle as that will also count as tongue weight. Trailer tongue weight is usually 10 to 15 percent of the gross trailer weight when it is loaded and ready to tow. For 6,800 pounds, 10 to 15 percent would be 680 to 1,020 pounds.
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• Weight Distribution and Sway Control for a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 and 6,800 Pound Trailer
  
• When calculating tongue weight to determine the best weight distribution system, you also have to add in the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. That could increase the tongue weight total beyond the 705 pounds of the trailer. I reocmmend a system rated for 600 to 1,200 pounds tongue weight. For a system that comes with sway control and a shank, I recommend a Strait-line system, # RP66084. This system comes with dual-cam sway control that proactively and aggress
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• Weight Distribution and Sway Control Recommendation for a 2010 Dodge Ram and 8,000 Pound Camper
  
• When choosing a weight distribution system, you will want one with a tongue weight capacity range that encompasses your trailers tongue weight. Trailer tongue weight should be 10 to 15 percent of the gross trailer weight. On a trailer that weighs 8,000 pounds, you are looking at 800 to 1,200 pounds. I recommend a system with a tongue weight capacity range of 800 to 1,500 pounds. This way that entire 10 to 15 percent is covered. If you just want weight distribution and no sway control, you can
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• Weight Distribution Option for a 23 ft Toy Hauler Towed by a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 With 6 Inch Lift
  
• The key to choosing the best weight distribution system for you is knowing the tongue weight of your trailer when it is fully loaded and ready to tow. Keep in mind that anything loaded behind the rear axle of your 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 will contribute to the tongue weight as well. I would recommend choosing a system that has a tongue weight capacity range that encompasses the tongue weight of your trailer with its heaviest load. If the tongue weight of your fully loaded trailer and anything lo
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• Weight Distribution or a Higher Rated Hitch Recommendation for a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500
  
• Anytime you are towing something that weighs more than 50% of the total weight of your tow vehicle weight distribution is recommended. Since using a weight distribution system with your current hitch should give you enough capacity to tow your boat I would go that route. Now to pick out a weight distribution system you will first need to know the loaded tongue weight of your setup. Typically the tongue weight of a trailer is between 10 and 15 percent of the total weight of the trailer. So in
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• Weight Distribution Recommendation for a 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Towing a 32 foot Cavalier Trailer
  
• The best way to select a weight distribution system for towing your 32 foot Cavalier travel trailer with your 1998 Dodge Ram 3/4 ton truck is to weigh the trailer when it is fully loaded and ready to tow. When weighing the trailer you will need to determine the gross trailer weight and the gross tongue weight, and add the weight of anything you may need to load behind the rear axle in the bed of your Ram to the tongue weight. Armed with this information you can select a weight distribution sy
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• Weight Distribution Recommendation for a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Towing a 29 Foot Travel Trailer
  
• The best way to select a weight distribution system for towing your 29 foot travel trailer with your 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 truck is to weigh the trailer when it is fully loaded and ready to tow. When weighing the trailer you will need to determine the gross trailer weight and the gross tongue weight, and add the weight of anything you may need to load behind the rear axle in the bed of your Ram to the tongue weight. Any time the gross trailer weight is heavier than 50 percent of the trucks gross
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• Weight Distribution Recommendation for a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 pulling a 26 ft 4900 lb trailer
  
• Based on the numbers you gave me it would not be required that you use a weight distribution hitch on your 2006 Dodge Ram 1500, but it would greatly improve the ride of your towing setup and overall towing experience by leveling out your vehicle and trailer, increasing your steering, brake performance, increasing traction and decreasing sway. If you are planning on using the trailer frequently a weight distribution system would be a good investment, especially since it would decrease the wear an
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• Weight Distribution Recommendation for a 3,800 Pound Trailer and 2007 Dodge Ram 1500
  
• A weight distribution system is a good idea any time you are towing a trailer that is at least 50 percent of the tow vehicle weight, if you are experiencing rear end sag on the tow vehicle, or if you experience trailer sway. I think that with your trailer, you would benefit from a weight distribution system. You will need a system that has a tongue weight capacity range that encompasses the trailer tongue weight loaded and ready to tow plus the weight of any gear in the truck bed behind the r
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• Weight Distribution Recommendation for Jayco Skylark Trailer 3500 GVW Towed by 2012 Dodge Ram 1500
  
• Yes, if the Reese SC Weight Distribution System # RP66151 that you referenced worked well on your trailer previously there really is no reason you could not use it with your 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. The trailer tongue weight is the most important factor when selecting a weight distribution system and since that will not have changed you should be good with your current weight distribution system. I attached an FAQ article on weight distribution systems for you to check out also.
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• Weight Distribution System for a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab 2wd Diesel Pulling a Car Hauler
  
• The important factor to consider when choosing a weight distribution system is the loaded tongue weight of your towing setup. The loaded tongue weight includes the loaded and ready to tow tongue weight of your trailer plus the weight of any cargo that is loaded in your truck bed behind the rear axle. Once you find the loaded tongue weight of your setup, you will want to choose a weight distribution system with a tongue weight range that encompasses your loaded tongue weight. I have attached a
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• Weight Distribution System Recommendation for 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Towing a Aerolite Travel Trailer
  
• The best way to pick out the correct weight distributions system is to base it off of the tongue weight of the setup when it is fully loaded and ready to tow. This is the most important factor to consider. I attached an FAQ article on how to determine the tongue weight of a trailer for you to check out also. Typically, the tongue weight of a setup is 10-15% of the total weight of the trailer. That means that your tongue weight SHOULD be between 440 lbs and 660 lbs. So with that in mind I w
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• Weight Distribution System Recommendation for a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7 Liter
  
• The best way to determine which weight distribution system with sway control to use on a setup is to base it on the tongue weight of the setup. You will also need to consider any weight that is behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle as tongue weight too. Typically, the tongue weight of a trailer is 10 to 15 percent of what the total weight of the trailer is. However, you still will want to determine what the tongue weight of your trailer is. An easy way to do that would be to get a Sherli
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• Weight Distribution System Recommendation for a 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 Towing 7000 lbs
  
• The important factor to consider when choosing a weight distribution system is the tongue weight of your trailer when it is fully loaded and ready to tow. If the fully loaded tongue weight of your trailer will be as much as 750 lbs, then you will want to choose a system that can handle that capacity. Keep in mind that anything that is loaded behind the rear axle of your 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 will also contribute to the tongue weight. The Pro Series Trunnion Style Weight Distribution System,
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• Weight Distribution System Recommendation for a Forest River Grey Wolf 22BH 7547 lbs GVWR
  
• The weight distribution system that I would recommend for your Forest River Grey Wolf 22BH is the SC System with 1,200 lb TW, # RP66155. This system has a tongue weight range between 600 lbs and 1,200 lbs. If you feel that the tongue weight of your trailer when loaded and ready to tow will exceed 800 lbs, moving to the next size system is best. You can move down to the 800 lb Spring Bars, # RP58357, if you feel that the 1,200 lb bars are too heavy for your setup. When choosing a weight distri
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• What Economical Weight Distribution System Will Work On Dodge Ram 2500 HD Towing A 7,000 Lb. Trailer
  
• Using a weight distribution system is a good way to maximize towing safety. A weight distribution system transfers the load at the rear of the vehicle to all of the axles of the vehicle and the trailer. With the load distributed to all of the axles that will level off the vehicle and improve the performance and safety. You will want to choose a weight distribution system that will have a tongue weight range that will be able to handle the trailers tongue weight. Tongue weight is 10 to 15 per
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• What Size Weight Distribution System should be Used with a 770 Pound Trailer Tongue Weight
  
• Since tongue weight will also include anything loaded in the towing vehicle that is behind the rear axle AND the tongue weight can fluctuate, it would be a good idea to move up to the next highest system. It is always better to have a system that is larger than one that is too small. Depending on the age of your system (more than 3-1/2 years old may require a new system) and the bar type, you may just need to upgrade the spring bars. If you have a system with trunnion style bars, you would ne
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• What Weight Distribution is Recommend to Tow a 7700 lb Trailer with a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT
  
• Based on the total weight of your travel trailer of 7700 lbs I would recommend that you use Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w Sway Control - Round Bar - 10,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW, part # RP66087. I attached installation instructions below for you to check out. When picking a weight distribution system you want to go with a system that encompasses the weight of your trailer, that is why I recommended the # RP66087 with a 10,000 lbs total weight limit for your 7700 lb travel trailer. I
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• What Weight Distribution System Should be Use for a 2004 Aerolite Club-195 and a 2004 Dodge Durango
  
• The recommended tongue weight range for Reese Heavy Duty Round Bar Weight Distribution system, part # RP66067, is 600-1,200 pounds. Unless you get the camper up to a 600 pound plus tongue weight after loading, this system would be overkill. It probably would not damage anything, but the ride would be very rough. We have smaller systems that would probably suit your needs better and not create a rough ride. Reese part # RP66065 has a tongue weight range of 200-600 pounds. You trailer is alread
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• Which Hitch Classes will the Strait-Line Weight Distribution System # RP66084 Work On
  
• The reason this Strait-Line Weight Distribution System # RP66084 says it is only rated for Class II and IV hitches is because this system is designed to be used on a hitch with a 2 inch opening. Typically, the Class V hitches have a 2-1/2 inch opening, but since your hitch has a 2 inch opening it would work well for you. I attached an FAQ on hitch classifications for you to check out also.
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• Which Spring Bars Would be Best 600 lb or 800 lb For Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 and Starcraft Hybrid Antiqua
  
• When determining the correct spring bars for your trailer you will need to take into account the weight of gear loaded behind the rear axle of the truck and the additional tongue weight loaded in the camper. I believe larger is better but in your case the 1,200 pound bars are too stiff if they are causing the ride to be uncomfortable. I would go with the 800 pound spring bars, item # RP22225, since you will have gear behind the rear axle and gear to load into the camper. With 350 pounds of
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• Which Weight Distribution System for a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Pulling a Jayco Eagle 32 Foot Trailer
  
• Based on the weigh sheet you gave me, your tongue weight is 1,400 pounds, and your total trailer weight is 8,880 pounds. Ideally the tongue weight should be 10-15 percent of the trailer weight. Right now, you are a bit over 15 percent so if you can re-situate some of the load farther back, you would be in better shape. That being said, the best fit weight distribution system with the dual-cam sway control for you would be part # RP66130 from Reese. It has a tongue weight range of 1,000-1,500
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• Will Installation of Curt Friction Sway Control System # 17200 Affect Strength of Trailer Tongue
  
• To install the Curt Friction Style Sway Control System, part # 17200, to your trailer will require drilling holes in the trailer frame. Drilling the few holes that are needed in the side of the tongue for installation of the sway control will not weaken the trailer tongue. I am including a link to the instructions on the friction sway control system. I would recommend to check with the trailer manufacturer to determine if the drilling of the holes in the frame will void any warranty.
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• Will Weight Distribution And Sway Control Need To Be Adjusted Going From A Dodge Ram 1500 To 2500
  
• Yes, if you installed the Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution Hitch System, # 66074, on your 2010 Dodge Ram 2500, then you will need to adjust your weight distribution hitch and the dual cam sway control for that vehicle. The weight distribution hitch and dual cam sway control has to be fit to that particular vehicle, by measuring the height on the new vehicle to get the right shank adjustment, to adjust the tilt of the head, and adjusting the spring bars for that fitment. You will need
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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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