Replacement Weight Distribution Shank and Trunnion Bars for Trailer with 1,700 lb Spring Bars

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I currently have a Reese dual cam setup with 1200 lb bars. I am using a Reese 54990 shank which is rated at 1200 lbs. I recently upgraded my trailer to a heavier unit and found, using a sherline scale, that my tongue weight varies from 1400 - 1500 lbs plus what I put in the bed. I know I can buy the 1500 lb trunnion bars but I am having trouble finding a shank that will work. I have a lifted dodge 2500 and the Reese 54990 works well but just isnt rated high enough. Do you have a shank similar to the 54990 but higher rated? Do you think 1500 lb bars would be acceptable or should I go with the 1700 lb bars?

asked by: Bill S

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For a Reese shank that has a 1,600 lb tongue weight capacity that should work great you would want the part # RP54998.

Since your tongue weight is around 1,500 lbs you would want to go with the 1,700 lb trunnion bars part # 66010. These have the curved ends that will work with the Straitline system you have as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Looking at the weights you have provided the dry tongue weight of 870 pounds is 11 percent of the empty gross trailer weight of 7,809 pounds. So if loaded to 9,670 pounds then 11 percent of that would be 1,064 pounds which is still well within the…

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Answer 2

I checked with my technical contact at Reese and he said that as long as your trunnion bars are the Reese branded bars, like part #66010, they can be used with the Replacement Head and Shank for Reese Weight Distribution Systems, #RP54980. He also…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

The Reese #RP58369 1500 lb spring bar is a compatible replacement if you were planning on towing a trailer with a lower tongue weight. The 58369 is the same length as the #66010, so the frame brackets wouldn't need to be relocated and the Dual…

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Answer 5

There are some of the older gold arms available as replacement parts. I recommend the Replacement Cam Arm Assembly for Reese Dual Cam Classic - Gold #RP58460 for your current system if you need the replacement bracket the arm fits into. The…

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Answer 6

I spoke with my contact at Reese and he informed me that yes, you can swap the Reese Replacement Trunnion Spring Bar, 1,700 lbs, part #66010 into your Reese Weight Distribution w/out Shank - Trunnion Bar - 15,000 lbs GTW, 1,500 lbs TW, part #RP66131,…

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Answer 7

We do sell replacement trunnion bars for Reese weight distribution systems that have the curved ends which are designed for use with the dual cam systems. The Reese Replacement Trunnion Spring Bar, 1200 lbs, item #RP66009, is most likely what you…

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Answer 8

Your Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control #RP66084 is not enough hitch for your Grand Design Reflection 315RLTS. According to the information I found the dry tongue weight on your travel trailer is 1,100lbs. By the time you add…

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Answer 9

I spoke with my contact at Reese and he stated that if your 800 pound system is newer, within the last 3-1/2 to 4 years, then the higher capacity 1,700 pound bars, like #66010, will fit. However, what you need to also look at is the shank. The shank…

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Answer 10

Yes, you can upgrade the Reese Strait-Line 12K Weight Distribution System part #RP66084 to the Reese Strait-Line 17K Weight Distribution System part #RP66075 by replacing the spring bars with the Reese Replacement Trunnion Spring Bar, 1,700 lbs part…

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Answer 11

Based on your photo, it appears you have the dual cam system of the Reese Strait-Line. I researched your trailer to find a GVWR of 5895. Based on this, we can make some calculated assumptions on the tongue weight. The tongue weight of a trailer is…

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Answer 12

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