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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
  • Fits 2 Inch Hitch
  • WD With Sway Control
  • Requires Disconnection
  • Reese
  • Includes Shank
  • Round Bar
  • Top-Mount
  • Fits 4 Inch Frame
  • Fits 5 Inch Frame
  • Fits 6 Inch Frame
  • Fits 7 Inch Frame

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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  • What Size Weight Distribution System for Trailer that Weighs 7,300 lb When Fully Loaded
    Hey Bonny, you want to go with a weight distribution that has a tongue weight range that your trailer's loaded tongue weight would fall near the middle of. So for example the Reese # RE44FR would work pretty well for you most likely as it has a tongue weight range of 600-1,150 lbs. Your loaded tongue weight is probably around 700-800 lbs which is right in the middle of this system's range.
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  • Recommended WDS for a 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500
    Hey Bonny thanks for all the info! Based on those numbers, I'd recommend going with the Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control # RE94FR. This system has a tongue weight range of 400 to 800 lbs, a max weight capacity of 8,000 lbs, and comes with a pre-installed 2 5/16" hitch ball. If there is anything else I can do for you, please feel free to drop a comment and let me know!
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  • Weight Distribution Hitch With A Drop Needed For A 2023 GMC Yukon
    Hi Kevin, You're just needing a weight distribution hitch with a larger drop shank. To pick out the right one we'll first need to know the tongue of the trailer while it's fully loaded. You can do this with a tongue weight scale # BTBRV44FR or you can measure using a highway weigh station. Next you'll need to measure to see what size drop shank you need. To do this you'll measure down to the ground from the top of the inside of the trailer hitch receiver tube. On the trailer you'll...
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  • Picking Out Ball Mount So that Trailer Sits Level
    So you really just want the correct rise/drop ball mount to allow your trailer to sit level and not a weight distribution system. I attached an FAQ that details how to pick out the correct ball mount. Picking out the correct ball mount will allow your trailer to sit as level as possible. Basically you will first measure the height from the ground to the top of the receiver opening on the hitch while on level ground. Next, you will measure the coupler height from the ground to the bottom...
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  • Can You Reverse Trailer With Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution System RE44FR Installed
    Hey Craig, as long as you are backing up mostly straight you can leave the spring bars installed on the Reese Pro Round Bar kit part # RE44FR. If you are going to get into a tight turn you are best off disconnecting the bars so nothing ends up broken. The packaging issues have been addressed from my understanding.
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  • Will the Reese Round Bar Pro WDS Work for a 2024 Cherokee 23DBH
    Ronald, if the total tongue weight of your 2024 Cherokee 23DBH is in fact 621 lbs then yes the Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution w Sway Control # RE44FR will work fine. If not, you'd need to have it weighed loaded up and ready to go, and then get the tongue weight from that, and pick a system when that figure lands somewhere in the middle ideally.
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  • Recommended WDS for a 2019 Nissan 3500 Towing a 2019 Winnebago Minnie
    Andrew, for your 2019 Nissan NV 3500 towing a 2019 Winnebago Minnie I'd recommend going with something like the Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control # RE44FR. This WDS has a tongue weight range of 600 - 1,150 lbs which should give you plenty of capacity, includes a built in sway control system, and includes the head assembly, adjustable shank, spring bars, sway control brackets, hitch ball, lift handle, pin and clip, and all necessary hardware.
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  • Recommended WDS for a 2020 Ford F-150 Pulling a 2024 Forest River 18RR Toy Hauler
    Hey Larry, thanks for stopping by! Based on your tongue weight you've provided, I'd recommend going with the Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control # RE44FR. This WDS has a max capacity of 11,500 lbs, a tongue weight range of 600 to 1,150 lbs, and all install hardware as well as a pre-torqued ball. If there is anything else I can help you with, please feel free to drop a comment below and let me know!
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  • Can A 1,200 lb Weight Distribution Hitch Be Used On A 5,000 lb Trailer?
    Hello Stephen, thanks for reaching out. The correct weight distribution (WD) hitch for your camper depends on the loaded tongue weight. Typically tongue weight will be around 10%-15% of the total weight meaning your tongue weight should be between 500 and 750 lbs. Each WD hitch has a range of tongue weights it will work with, and you need to be sure your trailers tongue weight falls within this range. That way there will be adequate tension on the spring bars and the WD hitch will do...
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  • Will The L-Brackets For The Reese Pro Round Bar WDH Clear A Driveway Dip
    Hi Randy, The L-Brackets that attach the Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution w Sway Control # RE44FR to the trailer frame are adjustable so there's more of a range that it could stick down below the frame instead of a specific number. The spring bars typically won't be an issue because they will be lifting the trailer frame up when going through an incline or decline that's steep, the real issue is typically the shank, which is portion that connects the hitch head to the trailer hitch...
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  • Does The Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution Hitch System # RE44FR Fit A 2-1/2" Hitch Receiver
    Hi Milford, The Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control # RE44FR is designed for 2" x 2" but can be adapted to fit your 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" trailer hitch with part # BWRHXA2182 or you can swap out the shank with one like the Weigh # WS87RR. Personally, I'd go with the sleeve so that way you can use it with other accessories like a bike rack or cargo carrier.
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  • Weight Distribution Recommendation for Trailer with 7,800 lb GVWR
    Hey Kleez, since tongue weight is typically between 10 and 15 percent I would go with a system like the Reese part # RE44FR which has a tongue weight range of 600 lbs - 1,150 lbs so it would work great for you. What kind of trailer is it?
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  • Will Reese Round Bar Weight Distribution 49913 Work for a 3,700 lb Camper?
    Hey Brent! The Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control # RE44FR (part 49913) is a great option if the 3,700 lbs of your camper is with it being empty. If you're talking about that being the GVWR though, this system will be rated too high and your towing experience will be stiff. For the 3,700 lbs being the GVWR I recommend going with the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control # FA94-00-0600 and Hitch Ball # C40030 instead so you get the right amount of performance...
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  • Replacement Weight Distribution System for Reese 49904
    Hey Mike, sorry to hear about your Reese system getting stolen! Thieves are the worst...for a replacement though the Reese # RE44FR would work great and essentially is the current version of what you had before so it would work great for you. You might also be interested in a hitch lock like the part # e98882 to make it harder for thieves to steal your setup.
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  • Will Reese Pro Round Bar part # RE44FR Work for Heartland Sundance Ultra SD 221
    Hey Steven, sorry to hear about the Amazon order getting screwed up. That's really frustrating. I once had them stuck in my front yard for three hours digging huge ruts haha. Based on the weight figures you mentioned yes the Reese weight distribution system part # RE44FR would work great.
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  • Replacement Spring Bar Retention Clamp For Reese Weight Distribution Hitch 49913
    We do have the correct spring bar retention clamp for your Reese Weight Distribution Hitch # RE44FR (which is the 49913). I checked with Reese for you, and they don't sell the clamp by itself, it does come with some hardware. If that's okay, the correct part is the following: - Reese Pro Round Bar Replacement Bracket & Frame Hardware Kit # RP25FR
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  • Recommended Weight Distribution System For A 5,000 Pound 2015 Evergreen Ascend Trailer
    If the unloaded tongue weight of your 2015 Evergreen Ascend trailer is around 300 pounds, I don't think the Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution # RE44FR is going to be the best option for you. This will have a minimum tongue weight rating of 600 pounds, which sounds like you would need to load the front of your trailer very heavy to get to. With that said, it sounds like the better option will be the Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution # RE34FR. This will have a tongue weight range...
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  • Can You Reverse With the Reese Weight Distribution System Installed
    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 say a 90 degree angle in order to get into a tight space. If this is needed you would have to pop the springs bars off which won't take too long. Please note, there are some weight distribution systems that allow for a greater angle during reverse...
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  • Replacement Spring Bar Lift Tool for Reese Weight Distribution System 49918
    Reese doesn't offer a spring bar handle as a replacement part for the # RE44FR weight distribution kit, but luckily the Equal-i-zer # EQ95-01-6050 would work for you.
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  • How To Determine Weight Distribution Hitch Fit for 2020 Forest River Wildwood XLite
    In order to find a weight distribution hitch for your 2020 Forest River Wildwood you will need to know your tongue weight. Tongue weight is the most important factor when it comes to determining the correct system. Tongue weight is typically 10-15% of your trailer weight. Ideally you want your actual tongue weight to be somewhere in the middle of the range of the weight distribution system. The Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution w Sway Control # RE44FR has a tongue weight range of...
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  • How Far Back From Ball Center Should L-Brackets of Reese Weight Distribution # RE44FR/49913 Install
    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 to fit around trailer mounted accessories.
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  • Is Hitch Ball on Curt TruTrack 2P Weight Distribution System Pre-Installed
    You are correct that the Curt TruTrack 2P Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control # C69JR comes with a 2-5/16" hitch ball but it is not pre-installed. This is something directly from Curt and while we aren't able to pre-torque hitch balls for weight distribution systems prior to shipping them out, you should be able to rent one from your local auto parts store or have a local shop install the hitch ball for you. For a similar system that does come with the hitch ball pre-installed I...
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  • Can Friction Sway Control be Added to Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution
    Yes, you can add friction sway control to your Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution # RE44FR, and Reese recommends this is exactly what you should do to improve the sway control (just keep in mind friction sway control cannot be used on trailers with surge brakes). For trailers that weigh between 6,000 lbs and 10,000 lbs you will need to use two friction sway control systems for the best performance, and for the best quality I recommend going with a system from Curt: - Curt Friction...
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  • Replacement L-Bracket for Reese Weight Distribution System 49913
    Yes, the Replacement Spring Bar Retention Bracket Kit # RP58498 is the correct L-bracket for the 49913 part # RE44FR.
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