Will the 8K Reese Weight Distribution System RE34FR Work On a 4,500 Lb Trailer

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Is the Reese Weight Distribution System w Shank - Round Bar - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW suitable for 400 tongue weight and 4500 pound max trailer weight? The vehicle is a Ford Flex

asked by: William K

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Yes, the Reese Weight Distribution System with Shank part # RE34FR will work on a 4,500 lb trailer. That said, hitch weights listed online are dry and you also need to add the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle. Therefore, you are likely underestimating the tongue weight so this system will be more ideal with this in mind.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Hi there Jaime; thanks for the question and you are right on the money for the Reese weight distribution hitch that will work with your Coleman 17B: - Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution #RE34FR This is rated for tongue weights between 200 lbs…

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Hello Glenn. We do offer an extended shank that can be used with a WDH, the Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank #EQ90-02-4500. This shank is about 6" longer than the standard shanks that come with the Equal-i-zer hitches. That said, the Equal-i-zer WD…

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Yes, you will. The Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution System item #RE34FR has built in sway control that will keep your trailer in line with your Ram when you make sudden moves or get passed on the highway by a semi. This system has a tongue…

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For a weight distribution hitch that won't break the bank I recommend the Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution w Sway Control #RE34FR. When choosing a WDH you want to make sure you choose the right system based on your tongue weight. Tongue…

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The Reese Weight Distribution System w Shank - Round Bar - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW #RE34FR is 49911 you referenced. It definitely doesn't sound right that there is more than 4 inches of difference from the base of the hitch ball when inverting…

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Answer 6

You'd probably be okay without a weight distribution system but I pulled up the weight of an Airstream Caravel and found that it weighs 3,500 lbs and has a tongue weight of 500 lbs which is enough weight that you would see benefit by going with a…

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The Reese Weight Distribution System w Shank - Round Bar part #RE34FR does not utilize friction sway control. It is simply a weight distribution system that will redistribute the weight of your setup with the spring bars which will help to reduce…

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I believe you are referring to the adjustable shank that comes included with the Reese Weight Distribution System #RE34FR. If this is the case (just let me know if it isn't) it can indeed be flipped so that it's used in either the drop OR…

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Answer 9

I think you'll need to go up a level in weight rating for your 5,000 lb GVWR Airstream travel trailer. The reason being the Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution #RE34FR is for loaded tongue weights between 200 lbs and 600 lbs. I assume the 520…

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Answer 10

You will be able to back up with the Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution item #RE34FR set up. It may be a lot easier to remove the springbars from the weight distribution system first but it isn't necessary. You won't have any issues with…

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Answer 11

Using a different amount of washers in the head of the Reese weight distribution system part #RE34FR will allow you to adjust how much spring bar tension is used. The more washers are used the further down the bars will point and the more amount of…

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The only weight distribution systems that do not allow backing up are those that use friction sway control (which is an added piece), so yes, you can absolutely back up with the Reese Pro system you asked about, which is the following part number: -…

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