Will the Strait-Line Weight Distribution RP66073 Work on an Interstate 20 Super Coach Trailer
Published 10/04/2010
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I have a 2010 Tundra with a Interstate 20 Super Coach trailer. Currently, I am using the Pro Series 49569 WD and are having problem. The head hits the channel on the left side. I removed the head from the truck, hold it by hand and placed it under the receiver, swing it and try to figure out where it hits. I found out anywhere that is more than 3.5 inch to the side from the center of the ball will hit. I am wondering what is the measurement is from the center of the ball to the edge of the left side of the head.,Thanks very much for taking time to look into my problem. My other question is, What if I use an air helper together with an adjustable hitch DTSTBM6600? Does an air helper kinda help distributing the weight too?
asked by: Nicholas N
Expert Reply:
I did some research on your Interstate 20 Super Coach trailer, and found that the trailer has an 8 inch I-Beam frame and most likely an adjustable channel tongue. This is the reason that you are having difficulty with the weight distribution system.
It seems to me that if the sway control ball mount is hitting on the left, driver side when turning that the right, passenger side sway control ball mount extension would also be making contact when turning. If this is the case, we do not have a weight distribution head that does not have a sway control ball mount on either side of the head.
If you are not making contact on the right side of your trailer frame, the Strait-Line Weight Distribution, item # RP66073, may work for you if 4 inches from the center of the ball mount hole, to the outside edge of the weight distribution head will be sufficient to provide clearance. I have attached a photo for you to see the measurement I took from the weight distribution head. If you need the right side to be less than 3-1/2 inches from the center of the ball mount hole, then this head is not going to work.
I spoke with my contact at Reese and he said that you will most likely have trouble getting any weight distribution system to work with the 8 inch I-Beam frame and channel tongue coupler.
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Nicholas N.
10/4/2010
I have a 2010 Tundra with a Interstate 20 Super Coach trailer. Currently, I am using the Pro Series 49569 WD and are having problem. The head hits the channel on the left side. I removed the head from the truck, hold it by hand and placed it under the receiver, swing it and try to figure out where it hits. I found out anywhere that is more than 3.5 inch to the side from the center of the ball will hit. I am wondering what is the measurement is from the center of the ball to the edge of the left side of the head.,Thanks very much for taking time to look into my problem. My other question is, What if I use an air helper together with an adjustable hitch DTSTBM6600? Does an air helper kinda help distributing the weight too?