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Michael: Hi there. I'm Michael with etrailer.com. Today we're going to be taking a quick look at the Reese weight distribution system. Now, if you're not familiar with what a weight distribution system does, it's going to help solve that problem that a lot of us have when we hook up our trailer to our tow vehicle and we're going down the road, our tow… see more >
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The Reese #RE44FR would indeed offer weight distribution and sway control. The kit includes a 2-5/16 inch trailer ball and the adjustable weight distribution shank. The system is rated for trailers with a 600-1150 lb fully loaded tongue weight. You…
view full answer...Thank you for the information you provided, and I'll start by telling you that as a general rule it is a good idea to follow the recommendations of the vehicle manufacturer in regards to towing. Do you HAVE to use a weight distribution system if…
view full answer...The owner's manual for the 2014 Ford F-150 only shows the gross combined weight rating which is the most that the truck and trailer can weigh together. So I checked the towing guide from Ford for the 2014 model year. Capacity is also dependent…
view full answer...E track like the part #E19148 (5 foot section) would work well for what you are looking to do. People use E track for car haulers all the time and it works well. We even have a wheel strap designed for E tracks, part #EM58523 which will work great.
view full answer...The L-brackets of the Reese weight distribution system #RE44FR need to install between 24.5 and 27.5 inches from the hitch ball center. I attached a picture that I took from the instructions that shows this. The range gives you a bit of flexibility…
view full answer...The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…
view full answer...I recommend going with the 1,000lb SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs #SS35GR for 4WD or #SS35GR for 2WD. These are going to give you all the support and control you need, without affecting your factory ride quality on daily driving. The 1.5K…
view full answer...The Reese Weight Distribution Systems like part #RE44FR will allow you to reverse without having to disengage the spring bars. That said, you need to make sure you are doing so at a relatively straight angle meaning you can't put the trailer at…
view full answer...You can certainly use a weight distribution system on your lifted truck. The key will be to find a weight distribution shank that offers you enough drop to be able to tow your trailer level. Weight distribution systems are available without a shank…
view full answer...If the center to center distance between adjacent tire mounting holes is 2-5/8 inches, you do indeed have a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern. Going with two of the Kenda Karrier #AM32181 ST215/75-14 load range C radials which carry an 81mph M speed…
view full answer...Yes, if you use a weight distribution system that is rated too high for the tongue weight of a trailer the ride quality will be incredibly stiff and harsh. You want to ideally pick a system that has a tongue weight range where your tongue weight…
view full answer...The Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution w Sway Control #RE44FR is rated for a tongue weight of 600-1,150lbs and a maximum trailer weight of 11,500lbs. With your trailer GVWR being 9465 and dry tongue weight of 650lbs you do meet all the…
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