Reese Weight Distribution w/out Shank - Trunnion Bar - 15,000 lbs GTW, 1,500 lbs TW
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Reese Weight Distribution w/out Shank - Trunnion Bar - 15,000 lbs GTW, 1,500 lbs TW
Item # RP66131
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Reese Weight Distribution Hitch - RP66131
- 1100 lbs
- 1200 lbs
- 1300 lbs
- 1400 lbs
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- WD Only
- Reese
- Electric Brake Compatible
- No Sway
High-performance system is designed to offer the best in weight distribution with an easy-to-adjust, forged head; a raised ball platform; and flexible, powder coated steel, trunnion spring bars. Adjustable shank and hitch ball sold separately.
Features:
- Evenly distributes weight over axles of tow vehicle and trailer for stability and control
- Creates a more level ride for both tow vehicle and trailer
- Trunnion spring bars are hot rolled and tapered for superior strength and flexibility
- Bars flex appropriately over uneven terrain for a controlled, even ride
- Curved ends are designed for use with dual-cam sway control (RP26002 - sold separately)
- Adjustable spring-bar tension - just switch links in lift chains to fine-tune
- Desired tilt is easily achieved with serrated-washer design - no more piling on washer after washer
- Forged, raised ball platform on head eliminates need for raised hitch ball
- System includes head assembly, lift brackets, trunnion spring bars, lift chains, and all necessary hardware
- Adjustable shank and trailer hitch ball sold separately
- Ball requires threaded shank with 1-1/4" diameter
- Adjustable shank and trailer hitch ball sold separately
Specs:
- Tongue weight: 1,000 lbs - 1,500 lbs
- Gross towing weight: 15,000 lbs
- Fits: 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers rated for use with weight-distribution systems
- Lift-bracket positioning: mount about 30" back from hitch ball
- Requires approximately 5-1/2" of space along trailer frame
- Optional mounts (sold separately) that take up less space on a trailer frame are available
- Will not fit trailer frames wider than 2-1/2"
- Requires approximately 5-1/2" of space along trailer frame
- Limited lifetime warranty
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Create a stable ride for your tow vehicle and trailer with a weight-distribution hitch. Adding spring bars to your towing system applies leverage, which transfers the load that is pushing down on the rear of your vehicle to all the axles on both your tow vehicle and your trailer, resulting in an even distribution of weight throughout. The result is a smooth, level ride, as well as the ability to tow the maximum capacity of your hitch.
Selecting a Weight-Distribution System
The tongue weight rating is the most important factor in determining which size weight-distribution system you should use. If the bars of the system you choose are rated too high for your setup, they will create a rigid ride, which can result in a bouncing trailer. If, on the other hand, the bars are not rated high enough, the system will be unable to properly distribute the weight, rendering it virtually useless.
To determine the proper weight rating for a weight-distribution system, you must first determine your trailer's tongue weight. Then add to that the weight of the cargo behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle. These two measurements make up the tongue weight rating for a weight-distribution system.
Unique Features of Reese Trunnion-Bar Weight Distribution
The easy-to-use, serrated washers on the Reese system make adjusting the tilt of the weight-distribution head a snap. This is a huge improvement over the standard pin-and-washer method, which involves piling washers - one on top of another - onto a difficult-to-access pin. The serrated-washer system lets you easily loosen, adjust and tighten a single washer and nut on either side of the head for simple, secure positioning.
The trunnion spring bars of this system slide into the weight-distribution head for quick, easy installation. With a tapered design and hot rolled steel construction, these bars offer superior flex, ensuring a smooth, controlled ride for both your tow vehicle and your trailer. In addition, these specially designed bars have rounded, hooked ends, making them the only kind of spring bars that can function with Reese's active-style, dual-cam sway control (sold separately).
66131 Reese Ultra Frame Trunnion Bar Weight Distribution Hitch without Hitch Bar
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Customer Satisfaction Score:
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Customer Reviews
Reese Weight Distribution w/out Shank - Trunnion Bar - 15,000 lbs GTW, 1,500 lbs TW - RP66131
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (59 Customer Reviews)
High-performance system is designed to offer the best in weight distribution with an easy-to-adjust, forged head; a raised ball platform; and flexible, powder coated steel, trunnion spring bars. Adjustable shank and hitch ball sold separately.by: John09/27/2023
I use this 1500 lbs WDH with my 14,000 lb equipment trailer and 10,000 lb dump trailer. Previously, I used a 1200 lb WDH.
I just hauled a load of pavers (a gross combined weight of just over 20,000 lbs) with 11,600 lbs on the trailer axles. I had 1400 lbs of tongue weight (used a scale to measure). The one-way trip was traveled on a two-lane highway crossing over five 5,000 ft mountain passes. Excellent hitch performance uphill and downhill through lots of tight curves.
The tension bars are easy to install / remove and they have great ground clearance. If it is necessary to adjust the hitch angle, the fine graduations for different hitch angles make it easy to get the exact angle needed.
Great product!
by: Arizona Slim09/25/2018
I really like the Reese Trunnion style weight distribution. It gives more clearance to the road than round-bar kits.
I appreciate the fact that the bars are available in different spring rates for different tongue loads. I dial my front axle load restoration (FALR) exactly to 100% and having a variety of spring rates makes this possible.
by: Ron11/10/2018
Not a whole lot to say about this product. It's works very well for us without any issue. Only complaint I have is not really product-related: The pipe used for lifting the bars into position is a tad longer than I wish it was. Reason being is that occasionally I need to have that bar completely vertical to get the chain on the trailer prior to lifting. The entire unit sits so low sometimes I have to cheat the system by choosing a link with less lifting power... then do the other side... then come back and to it all over again. Just a hassle and yes, i know I can just cut the bar with a cutoff wheel, but I just have not got to it yet.
by: Dave S.06/23/2017
Items arrived very quickly. Setup instructions were very clear. Would highly recommend Reese WD Hitch for all your heavy towing needs.
Dave S.
6/24/2018
We are about to make our second long haul pulling our 8000lb travel trailer. Our Reese hitch makes all the difference between nail bitting and a relaxed trip. Still 5 stars
by: Dan M.02/24/2014
Excellent web sight, I am a purchasing manager for a manufacturing firm and this sight is one of the best, very easy,
Product was delivered in good condition, one day late due to weather, but I was notified of the delivery change in advance!
Thanks, will be ordering more.
by: Randy 04/06/2018
It was just like it was described. Came in perfect condition, fast delivery, no problems. I'll order again from etrailer.com.... They have what you need and want, beats shopping around all over town and the internet...
by: Eric M04/02/2012
Works great. Using on a 14000 lb. tag along trailer behind a dually pickup. Takes up the slop in the hitch so the ride is better.
by: Jeff B08/15/2013
Customer service was outstanding during the ordering process, hitch arrived as website indicated. Best price anywhere I could find. Thanks etrailer!
by: Paul A12/07/2016
Huge difference over the old undersized hitch
by: Veronica05/22/2016
Very strong. Allowed me to pull an 11,000lb trailer.
by: Steve M06/07/2017
Total on-line purchase. Purchase went smoothly, product arrive quickly and complete. Nice job. Looking to make additional purchases.
by: Bill Dutka03/25/2015
The product came as described in the listing. I'm happy with it overall.
Bill D.
3/31/2016
Perfect, towing a 28 long, 13 3 tall 17k trailer, and no sway or issues at all.
by: Daivd rhett01/30/2018
I am still waiting on some back ordered items, but other than that service was fine
by: Nick 04/16/2021
Quality, Ordering quick and simple quick delivery
by: CP06/07/2017
Great products at a great price.
by: Steven 10/01/2019
Arrived and reasonable time and in good condition
by: Chad E.07/28/2016
Looks real heavy duty. Exactly what I needed.
by: Rodney 08/22/2022
by: Jerre08/17/2023
by: Josh06/01/2021
by: John02/23/2022
Thoroughly torture tested between 7500 lb camper and 10500 lb trailerable a houseboat. Bought the anti-sway cams separately off [online] due to availability. Combined as a system, this stopped anti-sway and saved my butt during a hard downpour rain and side winds. The cams were the difference in pulling off to get to safety vs laying on the side of road upside down like some 18 wheeliers.
Yes, its expensive. No, you dont buy another one unless you sell it with the camper / trailer.
by: John 07/15/2022
Had these installed by a dealer and drove a few hours to a campsite this spring. Only the second time driving a camper and first time on a major highway. White knuckle ride for the first half hour then realized the camper wasn't swaying or rocking and started to relax. Coming home two days later I started out relaxed and enjoyed the drive....even passed a truck!
by: Bill C.04/11/2011
After a slight modification to my trailer (brackets fit a 2.5 inch frame; mine was 3 inches), this hitch fit perfectly and works great. Now I can tow a 3 ton tractor without worrying about putting too much strain on my rear axle.
Also impressed with etrailer.com's service - the hitch arrived much sooner than expected. Will definitely be doing business on this site again.
by: Jake S.03/26/2014
This was my first encounter with etrailer and I have to say it was hands down the best service I have ever received! Really.. And no I don't work for etrailer!!!!!! We use to live in a country where good service was just a way of life. Today, lets face it, service is terrible! But not etrailer.. I placed an order for this product online and selected the normal shipping method by ground. I immediately got the normal email "thank you for your order". But then I got another email from an actual person, George.. George let me know the product was in their distribution facility and will ship in 24-48 hours.. To my surprise, the order shipped the same day and I received another email from a Frank stating they took the liberty of upgrading my shipping to 3 to 5 days express shipping instead of the normal 5 to 7 days at no charge to me! So my response to this was "wow great service thank you!".. Again to my surprise I received an email from a Nikki who thanked me for my positive feedback. On a side note can you believe, they actually put their direct phone with extension along their email address on the bottom of their emails so you can actually get in touch with them? I didn't think this type of stellar service existed anymore.. Kudos to etrailer.. Ok, I think I almost forgot to write about the actual product.. The product was made very well, hooked up with no issues, and when I had questions on adjustments, you guessed it, i called and emailed folks at etrailer and they actually helped me!!!! They could have sent me a box of cracker jacks and I would have given then an excellent review! :) Keep up the great work etrailer... I won't shop anywhere else for my trailer needs..
by: Kevin07/23/2022
Installed it today on my cargo trailer and 2022 Ford Explorer and took it for test drive to the local truck scale. Products and instructions were great. Pam was wonderful helping me pick out exactly what I needed (and not try to sell me things I didn’t need).
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- Weight Distribution System Recommendation with a 1,400 lb Tongue Weight CapacityWe used to carry Equalizer brand WD systems but we stopped a couple years ago so we do not have the part you are looking for. For a similar rated system that we do carry we offer the part # RP66131. This system has a 800 lbs - 1,500 lbs tongue weight range and a 15k total trailer weight capacity. Check out the review video I attached as well. Price is available at the product links.
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view full answer... - Weight Distribution System Recommendation for a Trailer with 1,300 lbs Tongue WeightYou definitely need a higher rated weight distribution system. Since you have a shank and a friction sway control unit already you would want the Reese Weight Distribution w/out Shank # RP66131. The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached a help article on determining tongue weight...
view full answer... - Does the Weight of a Weight Distribution System Count as Tongue Weight When Picking Out a SystemI have wondered the same thing as you, and in fact last time Reese was here I asked them the same question and their response was that the weight of the weight distribution system does not count as tongue weight when you are trying to determine the proper rated system for a vehicle/trailer. If the hitch you referenced is a factory option for your vehicle then that would be already factored into the tongue weight of the vehicle, if it is an aftermarket hitch option then you would need to...
view full answer... - Should Towing Setup with Weight Distribution go to Weigh Station to Verify SetupIf the system is properly rated for the trailer and properly setup using the height differences of the fenders of the vehicle then I wouldn't put too much "weight" (pun intended) into what the scales show. We've asked our weight distribution manufacturers before how much weight should be offset using their systems and they say they can't really answer that as there's just too many variables. Do you know which system you have specifically and what your loaded tongue weight is? Keep in...
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view full answer... - Why Not Directly Weld On Weight Distribution Brackets to Trailer FrameThe reason to install steel plate to enclose an I-beam trailer frame to allow use of a weight distribution hitch's lift brackets is that this method makes for easier replacement of a bracket should one fail. If you directly weld the modified lift bracket to the I-beam then you will have a tougher time of removing it should it ever fail. Using the steel plate means you can bolt/clamp one on and more easily remove it if the need arises.
view full answer... - How to Pick Out a Weight Distribution System for a 6,600 lb Travel TrailerThe best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached a help article on determining tongue weight for you to check out as well. You will want the loaded tongue weight of your setup to fall right in the middle of the tongue weight range of the system you use. There are a lot of variables to...
view full answer... - Weight Distribution Recommendation for a Trailer with a 600 Tongue Weight RangeYour absolute best solution would be to use your 1,400 lb rated Equalizer system for when you have the motorcycle loaded and then use a lighter rated head and spring bar when you aren't transporting the motorcycle. For that you would want to use the # FA92-00-0800. This will work with your current shank and spring bar hangers. Loaded tongue weight is everything for weight distribution systems. With as wide of a range you have there's not a way to effectively use your current system with...
view full answer... - Can Pro Series 10K Weight Distribution System Be Upgraded I do have an option for you but we no longer carry replacement spring bars for Pro Series Weight Distribution Systems. Therefore, you will need to upgrade your system entirely for which I recommend the Reese Weight Distribution System part # RP66131 which is rated up to 1,500 lbs. You can reuse your old shank and hitch ball to save some funds.
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view full answer... - Changing Draw-Tite Round Bar Weight Distribution System to Dual-Cam StyleIt may be possible to update your round bar weight distribution system to dual-cams such as on the Reese # RP66131 but in order to determine this we will need to know the specific part number for the weight distribution head unit you have. The age of the original unit can come into play on this but my contacts at Reese/Draw-Tite will be able to advise your options once I can tell them your current part numbers. It would also be helpful to know the weight rating of the spring bars on the...
view full answer... - Will Reese Weight Distribution System RP66131 Work for Trailer with 1,350 lbs Tongue WeightIf your loaded tongue weight is 1,350 lbs then the Reese WD System part # RP66131 that you referenced would be correct for you as it has a tongue range of 800 lbs - 1,500 lbs and yours falls in that range. Be sure that you are considering the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle as tongue weight too.
view full answer... - 2-5/16 Inch Ball for Reese SC Weight Distribution System # RP66131Yes, 2-5/16 inch ball # 63840 will fit Reese weight distribution system # RP66131. The shank length and diameter matches what the system requires.
view full answer... - Can Pro Series Weight Distribution System PS49903 be Upgraded to 1,200 lb Tongue Weight SetupYes, you can upgrade your Pro Series # PS49903 to a 1,200 lb tongue weight setup with the spring bars # 58338 and you'd be set.
view full answer... - Can a Weld-On Sway Control Tab be Installed on a Reese Weight Distribution HeadThe issue that you will run into with the head of Reese weight distribution system # RP66131 is that the head is cast steel. Welding to cast can be difficult and requires someone with experience welding to cast to perform the installation. Other than that there aren't any specific guidelines for sway control tab # 3442.
view full answer... - What Reese Weight Distribution Systems Use the Heavy Duty Snap Up BracketsThe higher capacity Reese WD systems we carry do have the heavy duty brackets part # 58392. For example the Reese WD System part # RP66131 has the heavy duty brackets. To answer your other question, yes the # 58392 does include the set screw and safety pin. The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow, this figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow...
view full answer... - How to Pick Out a Weight Distribution System for Towing Trailer with Toyota HighlanderFirst thing I recommend is to determine the towing capacity of your vehicle. Certain models of a vehicle can have different towing capacities based on how it is equipped. The owners manual should provide you with the correct into. The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached a help article...
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Trailer Sway on 2014 Keystone Impact 301 Toy Hauler with Reese Weight DistributionThe most important thing about picking the right weight distribution system for a setup is the loaded tongue weight of the setup as it will be towed. Also, having it properly set up for the trailer is very important. With that being said, if the tongue weight of your setup is going to fluctuate within the range of the weight distribution system quite a bit you will have to set it up differently based on that. I attached the installation instructions for the Reese Weight Distribution System...
view full answer... - How Can a Weight Distribution System be Used on a Square Tube Trailer FrameYou can install a weight distribution system on a 2x6 tube frame trailer like what you described but you are going to need to use a pole tongue adapter like the part # RP58393.
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view full answer... - Installing Weight Distribution System on I-Beam Trailer I-beam trailers like what you have do make it a bit tricky to add a weight distribution system, however it can indeed be done with a little modification. In order to use a standard weight distribution system like the Reese # RP66131, you will need to have steel plates (5 or 6 inches wide) welded to box the frame out on the trailer. Once the plates are welded on, you can use a chain hanger kit like the Reese # RP58305 to attach the system. I do recommend having an experienced welder perform...
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Arizona S.
9/26/2019
Wonderful. Make sure to keep your trunnions greased.