Weight Distribution System Needed for a Trailer with a Tongue Weight of 2,300 lbs.

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My gvw of the trailer is about 7000 lbs making my tongue wieght about 1050 lbs.

asked by: Scott L

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If the loaded tongue weight (TW) of your trailer is around 2,300 lbs then any weight distribution (WD) system that is rated for a max of 1,200 lbs TW will not be strong enough to help out at all. Check your TW to ensure that it is 10-15% of the loaded weight of your trailer. If it isn't you need to move stuff around until you achieve the 10-15% area.

If it is already 10-15% of the loaded weight of your trailer then the only WD system that we have that will help is the TorkLift SuperHitch Everest # TLWD1000 which has a TW range of 1,500 lbs - 3,000 lbs. This system requires a special trailer hitch and a dual shank receiver like part # TLM9010 or # TLM9011 as well as a 2-5/16" hitch ball # C40085.

Let me know if your 2,300 lbs of TW is correct along with the year/make/model of your tow vehicle and I can see if we have the special trailer hitch for you. If your TW isn't 2,300 lbs let me know and I can recommend a replacement head and trunnion arms to fit your needs.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Scott L.

6/18/2018

My gvw of the trailer is about 7000 lbs making my tongue wieght about 1050 lbs.

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Jon G.

6/18/2018

If the loaded TW of your trailer is 1,050 lbs and you won't have much gear sitting behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle then I recommend sticking with the Reese Strait-Line and getting part # RP66074 which has a TW range of 600 lbs - 1,200 lbs. This is the whole system minus the shank and a hitch ball. If you just need the head unit and arms then you need 2 of part # RP66009 (arm) and 1 of part # RP58167 (head). If you have more than 50 lbs behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle when it is loaded and ready to go then I recommend going with the 1,500 lb system # RP66130 instead. This has a TW range of 800 lbs - 1,500 lbs with the replacement arm being part # RP58369 (you need 2) along with the same head unit # RP58167.

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Answer 1

The small ball mounted on the side of your trailer's tongue is probably for a friction-style anti-sway device like those shown on the linked page. All of these sway-control devices use a friction bar to help stop trailer sway, for example Reese…

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Answer 2

Adding a simple friction sway control bar is a great idea for when you are traveling down the highway; it will make towing your trailer in crosswinds less of a white-knuckle situation. Since you mentioned a 27 foot trailer it is recommended that you…

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Answer 3

The exterior length of your Sonic Venture SN231VRK is 26-1/2 feet which is just over the length where a second friction sway control system is recommended of 26 feet. So your best option would be to install a second #83660. Typically, to add a second…

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Answer 4

For the dual friction you are looking for, I recommend adding the Reese Friction Sway Control Kit - Economy - by Draw-Tite, Reese and Hidden Hitch #83660 to your hitch ball. This adjustable friction sway bar can be added using the Reese Sway-Control…

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Answer 5

I can tell by the picture you submitted that you have current Reese trunnion style spring bars by the square shape and the curved end I see on the bar. Since you have a tongue weight of 1,200 lbs then the bars you'd need are going to be the 1,000…

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Answer 6

Yes, you can get the individual parts of Reese weight distribution system #RP66542 needed to use the system on a second trailer. First, you will need the frame brackets that mount on the trailer frame. For both brackets I recommend #RP6637. You can…

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Answer 7

Most of the 2-5/16 inch hitch balls will use either a 1-inch diameter shank or 1-1/4 inch diameter shank. The nut size on a hitch ball with a 1-1/4 inch shank, like the Tow Ready 2-5/16 Inch Hitch Ball, part #19286, will use a 1-7/8 inch socket. A…

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Answer 8

We can only recommend Reese weight distribution systems for use with their pole tongue adapters, and based on the weight range of the #C17057 and the picture you sent in you'd want the higher rated pole tongue adapter part #RP58393 which is rated…

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Answer 9

By hitch I assume you mean the shank. I would need to know the model number of the weight distribution system to get you the correct replacement arms. If you could get back to me with that information I may be able to find a solution for you.

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Answer 10

Aaron, we do have the Replacement Trunnion Bar for Curt Short-Arm Weight Distribution System #C17336 which are 28 3/8" long that could potentially be what you're looking for, but honestly without knowing for sure you'd be taking a…

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Answer 11

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 12

To choose a weight distribution system you will need to go by the total tongue weight of the set up. This is calculated by taking the tongue weight of the trailer, when loaded and ready to tow, and adding to that the weight of anything loaded behind…

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Weight Distribution System Needed for a Trailer with a Tongue Weight of 2,300 lbs.

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