How To Use Weight Distribution System On Trailer With No Room On Tongue/Frame

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I have a 2006 Rockwood Rhino pop up trailer that has battery and propane plates that obstruct the area until about 36 inches. I was hoping to utilize the Husky 32215 WD hitch with sway control. That only allows me to reach 30.5 inches, what options do I have? Thanks for your help!

asked by: Michael S

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The best option to install a weight distribution system on a trailer with the tongue obstructed would be to use a chain style system with chain hanger brackets that bolt to the frame, the Strait-Line Weight Distribution System part # RP66082 with Chain Hangers for Reese Weight Distribution Systems part # RP58305 is what I recommend.

expert reply by: Conner L

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I may have a solution for you on this, but you're not going to be able to use the Curt #C17501 in the manner you've mentioned since the brackets will need to be 4" from the end of the spring bars to provide proper leverage to the system.…

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Hey Robert, so we do have a solution with bolt on brackets like the Reese part #RP58305 for if you go with a Reese kit that uses chains. Do you know what the tongue weight of your trailer is? With that info we can pick out the correct system.

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With your trailer tongue having a frame beam running down the center of the tongue the B&W Continuum isn't going to be a viable option. You'll need to look at a hitch like the Curt Short-Arm Weight Distribution System with Shank #C17332.…

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According to my Blue Ox representative, you would indeed want those chains to be vertical. If the brackets aren't at 29 inches from the coupler so that the chains are vertical, the sway control function would be negatively affected. Instead of…

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Thanks for the picture! You will need to use the Chain Hangers for Curt Weight Distribution Systems item #C17005 since you can't go over your trailer's frame with the traditional hangers. For the actual weight distribution system, I recommend…

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I have a solution for you but it comes down to space on your 2023 Jayco Eagle HT 284BHOK's tongue. There's not enough room to get the spring bar bracket over the top of the tongue because of the propane tank holder and the storage rack. To…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Hi Mike; we don't have a way to swap out the 2" ball on the Andersen Weight Distribution Hitch #AN88VR. We do have the 2-5/16" ball separately, #AN45VR, but we don't have it as a complete system. If you really want the Andersen,…

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Hi Doug! If you were just needing a weight distribution system for the sway control, I would have said the Andersen Weight Distribution Hitch w Sway Control - 6" Drop/Rise - 14K GTW, 1.4K TW #AN53VR could be a good option. However, I have tried…

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