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Can Weight Distribution be Used With Surge Couplers

Question:

I just purchased a 25ft travel trailer weighing ~4800#. It is equiped with surge brakes. I have a Round Bar Weight Distribution System similar to part number 3203-10. My question is, can I use that with a trailer equiped with surge brakes? I have been to yes and no so far. I see that there are weight distribution system that can work with surge brakes.

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Expert Reply:

You CAN use weight distribution with a trailer equipped with surge brakes. However, the chains joining the spring bars to the trailer frame are under tension, and this tension is going to make your surge brakes much less effective. Additionally, you cannot use a traditional sway control system. We do offer the High Performance Reese SC Weight Distribution System, part # RP66153, that WILL work with your surge brakes, and this system also provides sway control.

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Products Referenced in This Question

Reese SC Weight Distribution System w Sway Control - Trunnion - 10,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW


Reese SC Weight Distribution System w Sway Control - Trunnion - 10,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW

RP66153

Retail: $756.34

Price:  $499.95

Product Summary:

WD With Sway Control
Electric Brake Compatible
Surge Brake Compatible
Friction Sway Control
400 - 800 lbs TW
Trunnion Bars

Product Specs:

Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Standard Duty
Up to 10000 lbs GTW


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Reese Weight Distribution w/out Shank - Round Bar - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW


Reese Weight Distribution w/out Shank - Round Bar - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW

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RP66067

Retail: $448.88

Price:  $299.95

Product Summary:

WD Only
Electric Brake Compatible
600 - 1200 lbs TW
Round Bars

Product Specs:

Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Heavy Duty
Up to 12000 lbs GTW


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