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Reese Weight Distribution - No Shank - Trunnion Bar - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW
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Reese Weight Distribution - No Shank - Trunnion Bar - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW

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Restore stability and control in your ride so you can tow to the max capacity of your hitch. Easy to upgrade with Reese's dual-cam sway control (sold separately). Customize with your own hitch ball and shank to suit your towing needs. Great Prices for the best weight distribution hitch from Reese. Reese Weight Distribution - No Shank - Trunnion Bar - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW part number RP66020 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Reese Weight Distribution Hitch - RP66020

  • 300 lbs
  • 400 lbs
  • 500 lbs
  • Fits 2 Inch Hitch
  • WD Only
  • Reese
  • Shank Not Included
  • Electric Brake Compatible
  • No Sway

Restore stability and control in your ride so you can tow to the max capacity of your hitch. Easy to upgrade with Reese's dual-cam sway control (sold separately). Customize with your own hitch ball and shank to suit your towing needs.


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
  • Built to be easily upgraded for sway control
    • Works with Strait-Line dual-cam sway control (RP26002 - sold separately)
    • Add on an optional bar-style friction sway control kit (83660 - sold separately)
  • Designed for fast, easy installation and setup
    • Serrated washers let you dial in the tension without having to take the head apart
    • No need for a raised hitch ball - raised platform forged into head
    • Includes head assembly, lift brackets, trunnion spring bars, lift chains, and all necessary hardware
      • Adjustable shank and trailer hitch ball with 1-1/4" diameter threaded shank sold separately


    Specs:

    • Fits: 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers rated for use with weight-distribution systems
    • Tongue weight: 200 lbs - 600 lbs
    • Gross towing weight: 6,000 lbs
    • Lift-bracket positioning: mount about 30" back from hitch ball
      • Requires approximately 5-1/2" of space along trailer frame
      • Fits trailer frames up to 2-1/2" wide
    • Limited lifetime warranty


    Included w/ RP66020 Required - Sold Separately Optional Add-Ons
    • System Head
    • Lift Brackets
    • Spring Bars
    • Adjustable Shank
    • Hitch Ball w/ 1-1/4" Diameter Shank
    • Active Sway Control
    • Bar-Style Friction Sway Control

    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.


    Easy to Upgrade to Active Sway Control

    Easily upgrade this weight distribution hitch with the Reese Strait-Line dual-cam sway control

    • This system doesn't control sway out of the box - but you can remedy that later on
    • The bars are specifically made to work with Reese's premium Strait-Line sway control system
      • Just add on the dual cams and get better control when cornering, swerving, and dealing with wind
      • Great sway control, but can get pretty noisy when you make turns
    • For a more economical option, you can add a bar-style friction sway control to either side of your trailer (or both sides, if you have a really long trailer)
      • Uses friction to force your trailer back in line when it gets pushed off course
      • Has to be removed at times (e.g. in the rain or when you're backing up), but its adjustable tension is a plus

    Note: Neither of these sway control systems will work with surge-type actuators.


    People often conflate sway control with weight distribution. It's understandable because most weight distribution systems on the market today do solve issues with sway.


    This system will give you weight distribution only. It doesn't have any sway control built in. But if you find that you need sway control later, it's super-easy to upgrade to Reese's Strait-Line sway control system by adding on the dual-cam brackets (RP26002 - sold separately).


    Get the Full Setup: If sway control is something you need right now to keep your trailer from getting squirrelly, take a look at RP66074 for a complete Strait-Line system.


    A view of a Reese Strait-Line weight distribution system shows the flexing of the bars under weight.

    Alternatively, you can add a friction sway bar (sold separately) for a little more reinforcement. This option allows you to easily dial in the amount of tension with the turn of a handle. This adjustability is nice (even if it takes you a few trips to get it just right), but it doesn't play well with surge-type actuators (neither does the Strait-Line dual cam system), and it will have to be removed when backing up any time you tow on wet or slippery roads.


    Simple Setup with Serrated Washers

    A top-down view of the Reese weight distribution hitch shows the design of the head and serrated washer feature

    • No more piling on washers
    • Exterior, serrated washers let you adjust the head without having to take everything apart

    The easy-to-use, serrated washers on this 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 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.


    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.



    66020 Reese Trunnion Bar Weight Distribution Hitch without Hitch Bar

    Installation Details RP66020 Installation instructions


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    Ratings & Reviews

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    Restore stability and control in your ride so you can tow to the max capacity of your hitch. Easy to upgrade with Reese's dual-cam sway control (sold separately). Customize with your own hitch ball and shank to suit your towing needs.

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    Excellent



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    Good quality hitch!



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    Exactly as ordered. Haven't installed yet, but expect no problems.



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    Great products, great service and fast shipping. Free shipping saved me $ too.



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    needed it right away and it was shipped out in hours. fast response! and great price.



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    Hitch received in great shape and on time. Quality of material appears very heavy duty.



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    Everything as ordered. Fast professional delivery.



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    Will like say it looks good everything was in the box and I will tell my friends that you are a good company to buy from and it was very fast shipping thanks ted



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    Works great



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    Looks real heavy duty. Exactly what I needed.



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    Arrived and reasonable time and in good condition



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    Great products at a great price.



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    Total on-line purchase. Purchase went smoothly, product arrive quickly and complete. Nice job. Looking to make additional purchases.



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    I am still waiting on some back ordered items, but other than that service was fine



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    Quality, Ordering quick and simple quick delivery



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    Excellent product. Very good quality. Couldn't be more satisfied.



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    The product came as described in the listing. I'm happy with it overall.


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