Is this right For you? Product Expert Lindsey S says:
Yes, if you:
Have a heavy-duty trailer with 1,000 lbs – 1,500 lbs of tongue weight that often veers out of line with your vehicle
Hate the tight, rigid ride you get with other systems that have built-in sway control
Have a lifted truck or a 2-1/2" receiver that won't work with the standard shank that typically comes with these hitches
No, if you:
Don’t have a lot of space to work with on your trailer frame, or if the frame is thicker than 2-1/2”
Have a boat trailer with surge brakes or an aluminum frame
Hate noise - the bars popping in and out of the cams can create a racket, especially during turns
Featuring dual-cam sway control to stop trailer sway before it begins, this weight-distribution system has flexible, powder coated steel, trunnion spring bars that create a level ride for both your trailer and your tow vehicle. Shank sold separately. Lowest Prices for the best weight distribution hitch from Reese. Strait-Line Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - No Shank - Trunnion Bar - 17K GTW, 1,700 lbs TW part number RP66075 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Reese Weight Distribution Hitch
- RP66075
1100 lbs
1200 lbs
1300 lbs
1400 lbs
1500 lbs
1600 lbs
Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
WD With Sway Control
Allows Backing Up
Shank Not Included
Reese
Prevents Sway
Electric Brake Compatible
Featuring dual-cam sway control to stop trailer sway before it begins, this weight-distribution system has flexible, powder coated steel, trunnion spring bars that create a level ride for both your trailer and your tow vehicle. Shank 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
Automatically self-adjusting, self-centering sway control works in a variety of situations
Straight-line movement - cams lock in position to hold trailer steady despite crosswinds
Cornering - cams automatically unlock and slide to allow full-radius turns
Sudden swerving - cams seek a straight-line angle to help stabilize trailer
Heavy-duty system is ideal for commercial and industrial use
Designed for heavy-duty towing with 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" trailer hitch receivers
Sway control bolts onto A-frame trailer tongue and attaches to lift brackets via chains
No U-bolts or platforms to interfere with frame-mounted items such as gas tanks, toolboxes or generators
Trunnion spring bars are hot rolled and tapered for superior strength and flexibility
Bars flex appropriately over uneven terrain for a controlled, even ride
Sway-control cams provide attachment point for spring bars
Head assembly has a forged, raised ball platform - eliminates need for raised hitch ball
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
System includes sway-control cams, head assembly, lift brackets, 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
Specs:
Tongue weight: 1,000 lbs - 1,700 lbs
Gross towing weight: 17,000 lbs
Fits: 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" 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) take up less space on trailer frame are available
Will not fit trailer frames wider than 2-1/2"
Limited lifetime warranty
Included w/ RP66075
Required - Sold Separately
Optional Add-Ons
System Head
Sway-Control Cams
Spring Bars
Adjustable Shank
Hitch Ball w/ 1-1/4" Diameter Shank
n/a
Note: Dual-cam sway control cannot be used with surge-type trailer brakes and is designed for Class III and Class IV hitches only. Should not be used with aluminum trailer frames.
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 Strait-Line Weight Distribution
The easy-to-use, serrated washers on the Reese Strait-Line 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 the Strait-Line 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. 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.
Dual-Cam Sway Control
Reese's dual-cam sway-control system stops trailer sway before it begins. This is a significant improvement over traditional friction-style controls, which help to correct sway only after it has already begun. This specially designed system uses unique sliding devices called "cams" to suspend the spring bars of your weight-distribution system. One end of a cam bolts onto your trailer's frame, and the other end attaches to the lift bracket via the lift chain. The rounded, hooked ends of the spring bars then sit in these cams. The controlled placement of the spring bars keeps your system secure while still allowing enough movement for free, easy interaction between your trailer and your tow vehicle.
During basic, straight-line towing, the cams lock in place and hold the trailer steady by applying constant, consistent pressure to both sides. This keeps the trailer from swaying in crosswinds. When you go into a turn, the cams unlock and slide to allow a controlled, full-radius maneuver. If you swerve suddenly, the cams will give to accommodate the movement while still working to obtain a straight angle, thereby maintaining control of the trailer.
66006 and 26002 Reese Strait-Line Trunnion Bar Weight Distribution Hitch without Hitch Bar
Strait-Line Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - No Shank - Trunnion Bar - 17K GTW, 1,700 lbs TW - RP66075
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (297 Customer Reviews)
Featuring dual-cam sway control to stop trailer sway before it begins, this weight-distribution system has flexible, powder coated steel, trunnion spring bars that create a level ride for both your trailer and your tow vehicle. Shank sold separately.
by: Don07/30/2021
This is a super heavy hitch for a large heavy camper. Take your time setting up the sway control bars and it will reward you with probably the best performance that will be had with a heavy, long bumper pull trailer. The hitch is a little noisy during turns, but that doesn’t bother me. My F250 4x4 handles our 32’ Jayco toy hauler with no drama after finding the right chain tension. Very happy with the hitch. Thanks Lori at etrailer.1109509
by: Brandon12/06/2018
I've had this product installed for about a year. I race motorcycles and installed this on a 35' toy hauler that use at least once a month. Hooking it up to the truck is simple with the sway bars, and it helped to greatly reduce the sway travelling down the road. Toying something that large without a system like this is a safety issue, and I feel much better toying now with it on.588723
by: Robert 11/20/2021
The package came on time and is complete. Good company.1208051
by: Erik Spencer07/31/2020
I purchased and set this up between my 2017 F250 diesel and a 12K, 37’ travel trailer. I use it in conjunction with the Gen-Y torsion hitch. The combination of these together is the most incredible tow solution I have ever had in place. My wife is happier to experience less load transfer back into the truck on bumpy roads and I am ecstatic to have much less to no white knuckle sway issues through the windy flats and as well as passing between semi trucks. This is a bolt on so I recommend having exactly the correct drill size and type available, as I used a step drill that reamed out one of the 4 holes initially. After speaking to the manufacturer, they said I could just bolt straight through the frame with a longer bolt and nut. The brackets are already formed to accommodate that option as well. In short, I will never tow with a different setup. Only down side is it tows so well that I forget sometimes the trailer is back there on long hauls. ;) 853608
by: Dave B.03/21/2017
Performing better than expected. No sway at all with 12,000 lb. trailer. 356930
by: John05/02/2018
Outstanding Company. 503419
by: Brian 06/14/2020
unbelievable hitch.....works amazing 815003
by: Scott 10/20/2021
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by: Edward 09/23/2021
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by: Jeff 04/06/2021
Review from a similar Strait-Line in Weight Distribution Hitch
This is simply a very good hitch. Installation instructions produced a completely flat tow when the trailer settles on the truck. My rig is sway free there's no extra up and down movement. The hitch is quiet going forward and backwards. Just really pleased.1003017
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Very well. An excellent hitch.
Jeff - 04/07/2022
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by: Buddy B06/20/2022
Review from a similar Strait-Line in Weight Distribution Hitch
It really does the trick in terms of keeping down the camper sway. I can now drive on the interstate with no problems. Before I got this hitch, I just simply couldn't take the constant fighting as the camper swayed from left to right. The noise is not near as much as was advertised. It pops occasionally when making a tight turn but otherwise we just don't notice it much. The installation is worth mentioning. First, I am not fond of installing items like this. However, my wife and I took our time and installed in in a few hours. The instructions were excellent and (of course!) I still found a way to deviate from them which extended the installation time. However, in the end, it was not a terribly difficult job. This is not our first weight distribution hitch, but it will likely be our last.1315084
by: Jeffrey04/21/2022
Review from a similar Strait-Line in Weight Distribution Hitch
I don't really have anything to compare this weight-ditrubuting hitch to because it is my first one. I had it installed on a 2021 Forest River Puma 37' foot travel trailer. I pull it with my 11 F350. Before the hitch, I hated pulling the trailer in crosswinds but after the hitch install the winds, dont seem to bother me at all. The hitch allows for tight turns and does not limit any movement. The trailer is much easier to pull and at times, I forget it is back there.
I did not install myself even though I typically would but did not want to mess up. I paid a local RV mechanic $100 to install the hitch. They completed the task in about 2 hours.1288392
by: AL W.08/07/2016
Review from a similar Strait-Line in Weight Distribution Hitch
I had this hitch installed at a local RV specialist shop as I didn't have access to a large enough flat and level area. The cost was about $225. When I picked up the truck and trailer for a test drive, the trailer tracked true behind the truck and I never felt any sway. The load leveling feature helped keep the truck level and I always felt I was in complete control. The only down side to this product is the noise it makes when taking sharp turns. The metallic popping noise are scary at first but I was expecting them. Overall I am very pleased with the performance of this hitch and would recommend it.281068
No problems, hitch still performs as I described in my write up a year ago.
AL W - 08/07/2017
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by: Steve M08/19/2019
Review from a similar Strait-Line in Weight Distribution Hitch
The product was not only a perfect physical fit for my truck and travel trailer, but it it works so well I no longer drive with white knuckles. The etrailer support team worked with me to figure out my real needs versus my preciously rookie "wants" which were somewhat uninformed wants. My Trunion Bar WD Hitch with Optional sway control makes ZERO noise in use or backing up, nor does it impart any felt knuckling.691354
Absolutely the best working hitch ever. No noise, clacking and knuckling like friction hitches. The sway control is amazing.
Steve M - 08/20/2020
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by: Steve03/05/2022
Review from a similar Strait-Line in Weight Distribution Hitch
Was not what I hoped, did not take the sway out of my 2021 Grand Design travel trailer. The hitch is now for sale online at half the price I paid for it. I built and installed gooseneck on my trailer... It now pulls great! Too bad you can not order the trailer built that way!1268989
Comments
It is important to make sure the loaded tongue weight of the 2021 Grand Design Travel Trailer does not exceed the weight rating of the bars for this system which are rated for between 600 lbs to 1,200 lbs. Ideally you want the loaded tongue weight of the trailer to fall in the middle of that range to combat sway. I know that you ended up converting to a gooseneck but that is something to keep in mind for the future.
-- Heather A - 03/16/2022
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by: KevinP09/26/2018
Review from a similar Strait-Line in Weight Distribution Hitch
I use this to pull a 3500lb travel trailer behind my 2007 BMW X3. We just completed a 4000 mile road trip with this hitch, traveling on every difficult windy curvy hilly mountain and coastal road from San Diego to Vancouver and back. The PROS: Easy to install, attach and detach. It distributed the weight well, and we had no problems with sway. The CON: It moans and groans on turns like an old man that forgot to take his pain meds. Even when it’s been lubricated. 569248
The noise you describe is a function of the metal on metal contact that provides the anti-sway component of the system. Because lubricating the contact points would defeat the sway control function, the noise is for the most point unavoidable.
-- Mike L - 09/27/2018
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by: Keith06/08/2022
Review from a similar Strait-Line in Weight Distribution Hitch
I really like this hitch. NO trailer sway at all. Easy hook-up. I appreciate E-Trailer for their help in selecting the best hitch for my Rv trailer. Thanks!1310081
by: Mike R.08/01/2012
Review from a similar Strait-Line in Weight Distribution Hitch
OK, I waited to write this review until I had an opportunity to really use this product. We just completed a 950 mile camping trip around Colorado. We went up and over mountains, around curves, and traveled in the interstate. All I can say is, WOW! I wish I had purchased this years ago. We pull a 7000# travel trailer with a new F150 EcoBoost. Before installing this we were pushed around in windy canyons, semis and dealt with sway descending the mountains. This product is the real deal. I can safely travel on the interstate at speeds up to 75 MPH thanks to this product. 50034
I have a 33 TT towing with an ecoboost. I think the hitch I have is too week. My TT never gets loaded over 6,500 yet I still get a bad front end drift? I think its the WD I currently have. Does this hitch really solve that problem? My TV is a super crew lariat off road package with c rated tires
-- comment by: Josh - 08/08/2014
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Weight distribution can help handling and steering when properly set up. This system also has an integrated sway control system also improves handling and stability. With your travel trailer loaded and ready to go, having about 650 pound of tongue weight, this system is rated appropriately for your needs. If you are experiencing too much front end sway you may need to make some adjustments to place more of the load on the front axle These adjustments can be made at the angle of the head. Please see your specific installation instructions for more details.
-- Rachael H - 8/12/2014
by: Dariusz03/12/2022
Review from a similar Strait-Line in Weight Distribution Hitch
It does the job very well. It provides perfect amount of weight distribution with great amount of adjustability according to your liking. There is no sway at all; even in very windy conditions. It is noisy - it pups and creeks when making turns when parking. Although it has great amount of freedom to adjust, it will make you work for it - it take lots of time to get it perfect; but if you take the time- you will get it perfect. You have to be mechanically savvy.1271977
by: Nolan02/14/2018
Review from a similar Strait-Line in Weight Distribution Hitch
I've been very happy with the system that we got, we put almost 7,000 miles on it in 2017 and it rode great. I added a secondary friction sway control to compliment the control provided by the leveling bars and cam assembly and over those miles it never felt uneasy. A couple of times we were in some pretty good cross winds and I would notice enough to put two hands on the wheel but the rest of the time it was almost easy to forget we were towing a 28' trailer.
I'd definitely recommend spending a little time at your local Cat Scales to find out your specific truck / trailer and tongue weights, but this hitch and distribution assembly gave us the ability to tune the tongue weight into right where we wanted by the selection of the right link.
The peace of mind the overall control that it provided going down the road is well worth it.475620
Review from a similar Strait-Line in Weight Distribution Hitch
Works great on a older 28 ft. 6000lb. restored Airstream with a F150 4x4 with anti sway electronics. Without we could only go about 55 mph and the trailer would sway. The truck would warn us to slow down. The install was a bit complex we were not too sure of the angle of the hitch but we followed directions and it works. We traveled about 6k miles on two trips. It stopped the sway even at 70mph . Many a giant truck flew by at 80+ it started to sway but the bars prevented it. Backing and tight turns are no problem. Adjusting the chains require some work and disconnecting, reconnecting a pain. would highly recommend to any one .287015
Review from a similar Strait-Line in Weight Distribution Hitch
Awesome weight hitch! I pull a 28" camper with this hitch and its really nice not having to stop and break down the hitch before backing up the camper. I have about 3k miles on this setup and absolutely love it. Its also easier to store when not in use because the chains stay attached to the cams on the a frame of the trailer and not attached to the bars. So the bars arent as heavy. Thanks again etrailer395414
Review from a similar Strait-Line in Weight Distribution Hitch
Installed this on a 2016 Silverado 1500 2wd dbl cab pulling a 2016 northland 30ft travel trailer. I was having the typical sway issues with crosswinds and passing big rigs etc. I am very pleased that this hitch solved the problem. Good quality product. I installed it myself and I had to buy about $100 in larger wrenches and a good quality step drill bit.294010
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This is a quality product from Etrailer.com.
It does everything they claim it is supposed to do. I have used it three times now since having it professionally installed by my local RV Dealer. It has eliminated the sway problems that I had been having at different times on different trips with my 31 foot Rockwood Ultralight 2701SS.
Very happy with this product and even more satisfied with the quick and outstanding service from etrailer.com. You wont go wrong with this combination.231511
Review from a similar Strait-Line in Weight Distribution Hitch
Reese RP 66073, install on a 2017 GMC Sierra 1500. Used a drop shank because my truck (stock) hitch sits at 19”. Bought this product for a 7’X18’ V-nose trailer, system has a “standard” neck and this system is essentially perfect, had concerns at first. System is understandably overkill at first thought. I plan on pulling in the neighborhood of 9000lb from the coast of GA to Colorado Springs. I did not want to revisit this later on or part way through my trip! So getting this system should prevent any of the sway and weight sag during my haul. First day of install, system seems to work very well! Had concerns about the trunnions staying on at full turn but a full day of in town driving with and without load and zero issues. My setup is not a “forget it’s back there” configuration but a noticeable difference in pulling quality and stability overall! Finding something in the realm of 450’ pounds to torque the hitch ball is hard to do unless your in a specialty field. An install video online claims the rivet helicoils are 9/16, the system I received calls for an 11/16 hole for the helicoils. Local hardware stores skip right over 11/16 so if your at a lowes or the like, you will have to go with a unibit if this is the route you choose to take be very careful because going to the 11/16 setting will make for a loose fit for the rivets!! If you have the option I would suggest a 5/8” bit and file to get that snug fit that is required to ensure engagement on closed frame trailers! Other than that install was relatively painless. Lots of pulling and tightening if your having to install this manually!!567887
You are correct that the Reese Strait-Line # RP66075 is going to require some drilling into the frame for installation. That weight distribution system is a heavy-duty model for 2-1/2" hitches, and each of the systems available for that size hitch receiver is going to require drilling. I've attached a link to a video review of the Strait-Line for you, as well as a link to our page with each of our weight distribution systems that fit 2-1/2" hitches. view full answer...
Nearly all weight distribution systems are made to attach to the same shank dimensions. The Reese system part # RP66075 is designed to attach to a shank that has 3/4 inch diameter holes that are spaced 1-1/4 inches apart.
If the dimensions of your shank match this then this system would bolt right up and work fine. view full answer...
Thanks for the pictures of your frame! Looks like your frame is right at 2 inches in width which the frame brackets of the # RP66075 would fit well on. As long as you have 5-1/2 inches of clearance there for the width of the bracket you would be fine. You would need to measure 2-3/4 forward and behind where you measured 32 inches back from to see if the propane tank will be an issue or not.
If not you can always use the bolt on brackets like part # RP58305 which will attach to the side... view full answer...
Depending how your 2016 Ram 1500 is equipped it looks like it could have a towing capacity of 4,290 to 8,780 lbs.
I am sure that when your utility trailer is unloaded you would have no problem at all towing it at all.
It would be a matter of keeping the cargo on your trailer under the towing capacity of the truck that is listed in the owners manual. view full answer...
The Strait-Line Weight Distribution w Sway Control, part # RP66075 will work great for you. You said your tongue weight is 1,410 lbs. That falls really close to the middle of the range the # RP66075 is rated. That is right where you want to be.
If the 1,410-lbs is the dry tongue weight on your trailer, you will want to be careful you do not overload the system by placing too much cargo behind the rear wheel of your towing vehicle and that you do not overload your trailer. You can rearrange... view full answer...
The 2-1/2 inch Reese shanks have traditionally not fit well with the Ford OEM 2-1/2 inch receivers. The reducer sleeve question has come up before and Reese says that you can use the reducer sleeve with the 2 inch shank and it will work. You might want to contact Ford and speak with a technician though to determine if it is going to reduce the capacity of the hitch when using the reducer. view full answer...
Well if the adapter says not to use it with a weight distribution system it would have to be that they never tested it with a WD system or they did and found that it damaged the adapter or the hitch when used. A WD system does put a different kind of stress on a hitch and it's possible the adapter just isn't equipped for it.
Here's how to determine whether or not you need a WD system:
Your trailer weight (GTW) is more than 50 percent of your vehicle's weight (GVWR)
The rear of your tow... view full answer...
When deciding on the proper weight distribution and sway-control system you need to know what your total ready to tow tongue weight will be between your trailer and tow vehicle. The total tongue weight will be the loaded ready to tow trailer, plus any cargo located behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle.
Once you know what tongue weight you are working with, then you will be able to pick the proper weight distribution and sway-control system for your application. I have attached an... view full answer...
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 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.
If your trailer will be 13k when... view full answer...
Yes, you can add a friction sway control unit like the part # 83660 to the Strait Line system part # RP66075 that you have as the head of the WD system has a tab with a hole for the ball of the system to attach to.
Normally the Strait Line's proactive sway control is enough but if you like the peace of mind of having a friction system as well it would fit and work great. view full answer...
The Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System # TFRSD will absolutely make a big difference in reducing the sag and create resistance that works with your 2006 Ford F-550 dump truck's factory suspension to help level out heavy loads - without affecting your unloaded ride.
Timbrens also can help provide weight distribution and sway control for applications where weight distribution systems cannot be used, like when towing 5th wheel or gooseneck trailers. Check out the attached FAQ for... view full answer...
The old Reese V-5 weight distribution system is not rated by the vehicle. It will be compatible with vehicles and trailers determined by the loaded tongue weight of the trailer along with any any cargo behind the rear axle of the towing vehicle. I've attached an article to assist.
Other than that, you simply need a trailer hitch with the 2 inch receiver which is most common and rated for weight distribution system use. Your specific WD system will have a minimum and maximum tongue weight... view full answer...
The Reese # RP66075 Strait-Line wieight distribution system is designed for trailers with a fully loaded and ready to tow tongue weight between 1000-1700 lbs. Given the likely tongue weight of your trailer, this system would be ideal.
The system is designed for use with a 2-1/2 inch receiver, so the separately available shank should be compatible with a 2-1/2 inch receiver. I've linked to our selection of 2-1/2 inch receiver compatible shanks.
I've linked to a product description video... view full answer...
The Strait-Line is absolutely the best when it comes to sway control for any trailer. The only issue you may run into with the Strait-Line Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - No Shank - Trunnion Bar - 17K GTW, 1,700 lbs TW # RP66075 is your tongue weight.
The tongue weight range on this WDH is 1,000-1,700 lbs. As long as you are not going over the max tongue weight you should be fine. Any higher and it won't be effective. If possible, I would try to load the trailer in a way that reduces... view full answer...
Dual-cam sway control # RP26002 is the same set that originally came on your weight distribution system # RP66075 so it will work. It sounds like you have excessive tension on the spring bars. You may need to add an additional link in the chains the spring bars hang from and/or adjust the angle of the head to reduce the tension a little. view full answer...
You said you estimate the tongue weight to be somewhere between 800 and 1,100 lbs. Most of the time we find that the tongue weight will actually be around 12 percent and then you add the weight of any cargo being carried behind the rear axle of the towing vehicle.
Since the trailer is rated up to 12,000 lbs I recommend a system like the Strait-Line Weight Distribution w Sway Control, part # RP66130. This system has a weight capacity of 15,000 lbs and has a tongue weight capacity between... view full answer...
The 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...
Since you already have a weight distribution system you couldn't also install a second one like the part # RP66022 that you referenced that does have a 12,000 lb total trailer weight capacity.
A couple things you should note are that the best way to fight trailer sway is with proper trailer loading. If you can get the tongue weight of your trailer to be 10-15 percent of the total trailer weight you will have the best chance at preventing sway.
Also, you said that your loaded tongue weight... view full answer...
Looks like the higher towing capacity number your truck has of 19,000 lbs of trailer weight is if you use the hitch as a 2.5 inch hitch and a weight distribution system. Since your trailer has a loaded tongue weight of 1,365 lbs the Strait Line system part # RP66075 that you referenced would be exactly what you'd want as it has a tongue weight range of 1,000 to 1,700 lbs. You'll also need a shank for this system to fit the hitch and WD head. For that you'd want the Reese shank part # RP54977... view full answer...
When installing the Strait-Line # RP66075 did you make sure that you have at least 2 threads showing past the end of the nuts for the cams? If you just installed them so that the nuts were flush with the end of the U-Bolts then that would be your problem.
If you did install these correctly please let me know and send me a picture of your U-Bolts so I can help you troubleshoot further. view full answer...
For a tongue weight of 1,000 lbs the weight distribution I recommend is the Strait Line part # RP66084 which has a tongue weight range of 600-1,200 lbs and features the best sway control for fighting sway before it starts. view full answer...
When deciding on a weight distribution system you will need to know the total tongue weight of your towing rig. This includes the loaded ready to tow trailer plus any cargo you might be carrying behind the rear axle of the toing vehicle.
I can give you a general recommendation on a system based on the information that you provided. Lets say your trailer's tongue weight is 1,400 lbs loaded and you plan to carry 100 lbs of cargo, then your total tongue weight would be 1,500 lbs. When choosing... view full answer...
Thanks for all of the information you listed.
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 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... view full answer...
Yes, the Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution System # RP66075 can use a shank for 2 inch trailer hitch receivers. I suggest the Reese # RP54998 that's rated for 1,600 pounds tongue weight.
You'll also need a hitch ball with the Strait-Line. Part # 63840 is a great choice. view full answer...
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Personalized service for life.
We provide one-on-one, personalized service from the ordering process through the life of your product.
Trusted since 1946.
We've been serving customers since our parts store first opened in 1946 and continue to be recognized by our customers, our vendors and third parties for exceptional service.
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