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Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - 11,500 lbs GTW, 1,150 lbs TW
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Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - 11,500 lbs GTW, 1,150 lbs TW

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Fight back against winding roads and strong wind gusts that cause your trailer to get squirrelly. This system evenly spreads out your tongue weight for a smoother ride. Included deep-drop shank is designed for lifted trucks. Great Prices for the best weight distribution hitch from Reese. Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - 11,500 lbs GTW, 1,150 lbs TW part number RE44FR can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Reese Weight Distribution Hitch

  • 1000 lbs
  • 700 lbs
  • 800 lbs
  • 900 lbs
  • WD With Sway Control
  • Reese
  • Includes Shank
  • Some Sway
  • Electric Brake Compatible

Fight back against winding roads and strong wind gusts that cause your trailer to get squirrelly. This system evenly spreads out your tongue weight for a smoother ride. Included deep-drop shank is designed for lifted trucks.


Features:

  • Evenly spreads out your tongue weight among all the axles of your tow vehicle and trailer
    • Levels out your ride to restore control and stability
    • Lets you tow to the max capacity of your hitch
  • Sway control keeps your trailer from getting pushed off course
    • Holds your trailer in line with rigid, frame-mounted brackets
    • Uses steel-on-steel friction to combat any sway that occurs
  • Desired head tilt is achieved using stackable washers
    • Add or remove washers from the spacer rivet in the hitch head
  • No-drill, clamp-on brackets can be adjusted along your trailer frame
    • Accommodates frame-mounted items such as gas tanks, battery boxes, tool boxes, or generators
  • Grease zerks make maintenance easy
  • Powder coated steel is durable and corrosion resistant
  • Includes head assembly with ball, shank, spring bars, brackets, handle, and necessary hardware
    • Hitch ball is torqued to proper specifications
    • Deep-drop shank is designed for lifted trucks


Specs:

  • Fits: 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers rated for use with weight distribution systems
    • Works with traditional and underslung couplers
  • Tongue weight range: 600 lbs - 1,150 lbs
  • Gross towing weight: 11,500 lbs
  • Total height adjustment along shank: 8-1/2"
  • Maximum trailer frame height: 7"
  • Sway control bracket positioning: 24-1/2" - 27-1/2" back from center of coupler
  • Hitch ball: 2-5/16"
  • Limited lifetime warranty


Included w/ System Required - Sold Separately Optional Add-Ons
  • Weight Distribution Head
  • 2 Sway Control Brackets
  • 2 Spring Bars
  • Snap-up Lever
  • Deep-drop adjustable shank
  • 2-5/16" Hitch Ball
  • Necessary Installation Hardware
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Pro Tip: Before you invest in a weight distribution hitch, make sure your cargo is evenly loaded in your trailer to keep the weight balanced. If you still have a hard time even after balancing your tongue weight, a weight distribution hitch should help.


L-Brackets vs. Add-On Friction Sway Bars

  • L-brackets that hold spring bars in place provide a tried-and-true method of sway control
    • Provides weight distribution and sway control in one system
    • Ensures steady towing, but can be noisy
  • Friction sway bars can be added to a standard weight distribution hitch to force your trailer back in line
    • Has to be removed at times (e.g. in the rain or when you're backing up), but its adjustable tension is a plus
    • Doesn't work with surge-type actuators

A close-up image shows weight distribution L-brackets

If you need a durable, affordable option that will give you weight distribution and sway control in one, the Reese Pro Round Bar might be just what you're after. It creates a rigid system that holds your trailer in line behind your vehicle, helping keep your trailer from getting off track. And it uses friction to force your trailer back in line if a strong crosswind or passing truck is a bit too much for the rigid hold to handle on its own.


A close-up image shows where the spring bar grinds on the steel bracket

Because the steel-on-steel friction of the bars and L-brackets is noisy, don't be alarmed if you hear some banging, creaking, and grinding. It's just the system working to correct sway.


Fun Fact: Steel-on-steel friction is what locomotives use to keep multi-ton railcars from swaying.


Adjusting the Head Tilt

  • Adding washers adds tension, but it's not a case of "the more the merrier"
  • Stacking washers can be a pain, but you only need to do it once, or if your tongue weight changes

A close-up image of the Reese Pro Round Bar hitch head shows the rivet and washers during installation

To adjust the tilt, simply slide washers onto the spacer rivet and insert it into the head assembly. Once the spacer is in place, tighten the shank bolts to secure the head to the shank. To check if your truck and trailer are level, you'll need to hookup and release your tongue jack. If you find that the rear of your truck is still sagging, add washers to increase leverage. If it looks like too much weight has been taken off your truck's rear axle and is sitting on your front axle, try removing a few washers.


While the washer-stacking method allows you to fine-tune the setup at the time of installation, it's going to require some patience. It can be time consuming because, if you don't get everything right the first time (which, you probably won't), you'll have to take the head unit apart to adjust the washers. You might have to raise or lower the L-brackets too to get the tension just right, and that's a bit of a pain also. Not to mention that you might have to repeat this process if your tongue weight changes or if you swap out your tow vehicle.


Why Use a Weight Distribution Hitch?

Diagram showing weight distribution on a truck and towing a camper

  • Prevents uneven tire wear on your vehicle and trailer
  • Keeps the rear of your tow vehicle from sagging
  • Lets you tow to the max capacity of your trailer hitch
  • Stops your headlights from pointing up at the sky
  • Gives you control over steering your rig

Selecting the Right Weight Distribution System

  • Think "Goldilocks"
    • If you go for overbuilt, you'll have a rigid ride
    • If it's not strong enough, it's virtually useless
  • Let your tongue weight be your guide

Your tongue weight is the first thing you need to know when figuring out which weight distribution system you need. Most people think that if they get the highest-rated system possible, it'll be smooth sailing. But actually, this will create a rigid ride and a bouncing trailer. On the other hand, if the system isn't strong enough, it won't be able to distribute the weight properly, making it virtually useless.


Once you know your trailer's tongue weight, add it to the weight of the cargo behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle. Then just choose a weight distribution system rated for that combined tongue weight.



49913 Reese Pro Integrated Sway Control Weight Distribution Kit - 11,500 lbs

Item # RE44FR

Installation Details RE44FR Installation instructions



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Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - 11,500 lbs GTW, 1,150 lbs TW - RE44FR

Average Customer Rating:  4.1 out of 5 stars   (357 Customer Reviews)

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