Which Reese Strait Line System to Use with Trailer that has 900 lbs of Tongue Weight

Published 08/03/2016

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Question:

My Trailer is 5500 empty with 815 TW empty. I figure with gear i am at about 6500 and 900 TW. If i got with the strait line should i stay with the 8,000/800 or go to the higher 1200/1200

asked by: Michael

Expert Reply:

You would definitely want to go with the higher tongue weight range Strait Line system part # RP66084.

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.

The # RP66083 would be rated too low and because of that would not be effective. The # RP66084 would be rated perfectly for 900 lbs of tongue weight.

For a 2 inch ball you would want part # A-90 and for a 2-5/16 inch ball # 19286.

expert reply by: Jameson C