Replacement Parts for Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution System

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Good afternoon,, I am new to the RV world and I just recently purchased my first RV which is a 2007 Ameri-Camp T304LE. My tow vehicle is a 2011 Dodge Durango Hemi RWD. I have included a pictures to help with my description as well. I picked up the trailer last night and as you can see from the pictures I have attached, there is a Reese set up installed on the actual trailer. I need the rest of the hitch assembly. The parts that go into the receiver and I think they are called trunion bars??? I dont want to have to buy a whole new set up if I have half of it already if at all possible and I dont want to change brands as the trailer already has these holes drilled into it already. Please let me know what my options are and if you need any more pictures to help you out. Thanks!

asked by: Frank M

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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 typically 10 to 15%, so that would put you at 590 to 885 lbs. That will make the correct system the Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w Sway Control # RP66084.

For the replacement parts you will want the following:
Replacement Head for Reese Weight Distribution System - Trunnion Bar # RP58167
Replacement Trunnion Spring Bar for Reese Weight Distribution System # RP66009 (x2)
Hitch ball # 19286 for 2-5/16 inch diameter or # A-90 for 2 inch diameter
Reese Weight Dist Shank # RP54970
Pin and Clip # PC3
Reese Replacement Chain Kit for Uplift Bracket for Weight Distribution # 55630

Your trailer will have the other components like the Replacement Lift Bracket for Reese Weight Distribution Systems # RP21501 and the multiple parts of the cam bracket and assembly.

Let me know if you have questions.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

The dual cam setups are still the best sway control around as they do the best at preventing sway before it starts due to the way they want to force the trailer to stay straight behind you. So the Strait Line part #RP66084 that you referenced would…

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Answer 2

The trunnion-style spring bars used in Reese Dual Cam weight distribution systems, both the standard dual cam and high-performance dual cam systems, are the same length. Trunnion spring bars are selected not based on length but by weight capacity.…

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Answer 3

When it comes to hauling your Jayco Travel Trailer that weighs around 8,000 to 9,000 pounds when fully loaded I would recommend upgrading the spring bars. The Replacement Trunnion Spring Bar for Reese Weight Distribution System - 1,200 pounds TW…

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Answer 4

The dry hitch weight is the weight with the trailer empty of everything including propane and any other cargo, water, and other items. The gross weight of your 2017 Grey Wolf 26DBH is 7,725 pounds. That is the maximum the trailer can weigh when…

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Answer 5

The same head is used on systems rated up to 1,200 pounds tongue weight and 12,000 pounds gross trailer weight. Since you changed campers and now have the 1,100 lbs tongue weight, I recommend you simply get the higher trunnion bar like part #RP66009.…

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Answer 6

As long as your total tongue weight does not exceed 800 lbs, you should not need heavier spring bars. Your total tongue weight will include the loaded and ready to tow tongue weight of your trailer plus the weight of any cargo that you load in your…

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Answer 7

If the head unit on your Reese weight distribution system is for round bars, then the trunnion style bars, #RP66009, will not fit. There are not currently replacement round bars in that capacity available from the manufacturer. If you do have a Reese…

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Answer 8

Thanks for the pictures! The Replacement Trunnion Spring Bar for Reese Weight Distribution System item #RP66009 is exactly what you need and I went ahead and attached a diagram below so you can compare the dimensions.

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Answer 9

For Reese 1,200 lb Trunnion spring bars the part #RP66009 is what you are going to need. This will work well with the shank part #RP54970 that you said you have which I believe with the head is #RP54980.

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Answer 10

The best-performing weight distribution/sway control systems are those that prevent sway from occurring in the first place, rather than trying to stop it once it starts. Reese Dual-Cam systems are among the better options in such a set-up. It is…

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Answer 11

Thanks for the picture and info of your spring bar. Based on that I can confirm that the correct replacement is the part #RP66009 that you referenced.

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Answer 12

For a replacement Reese trunnion spring bar rated for up to 12,000 lbs (or 1,200 lbs tongue weight) you need the Replacement Trunnion Spring Bar for Reese Weight Distribution System #RP66009. This is a single bar so if you need to replace both of…

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