Bracket Positioning for Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution w Sway Control

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I have a 16 foot cargo trailer with a short tongue. The angle brackets are 28 inch from ball to front of trailer. Will this unit work? Thanks RE94FR

asked by: Joe

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The Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution w Sway Control # RE94FR is designed for the mounting brackets to be positioned 24-1/2" - 27-1/2" back from center of coupler. If you're able to position the brackets about 1/2" closer to the hitch ball that gets you within the range needed for this system.

Attached is a review video for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

Hey Mike, so a friction sway control unit like the part #83660 can help stop some of the sway that starts from wind or passing semis but if you are experiencing persistent sway once you hit a certain speed that will only be fixed by increasing the…

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The main reason for the price difference is the different construction used for the weight distribution hitches. The Reese Weight Distribution System #RP66540 uses mostly cast parts that are more expensive to manufacture. While the Reese Pro Round…

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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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The Reese #RE94FR already has an integrated sway control function, so additional sway control measures aren't needed.

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To determine if you need rise, you will measure from the inside top of the receiver on your vehicle and then from the ground to the bottom of the coupler on the trailer. This should be done on as level a surface as possible. The difference will tell…

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Based on my research, your Coachmen Spirit of America 24TB travel trailer has a GVWR of between 4,000 and 4,500 lbs, which means you'll have a total tongue weight in the range of 500 to 600 lbs. For a weight distribution system that will work…

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With most weight distribution systems (including this Reese kit part #RE94FR), you can back up with the spring bars connected as long as you are backing up mostly straight, but if you are going to angle the trailer and tow vehicle sharply you need to…

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It's not a matter of placing stress on the bars. When backing the trailer, especially at a sharp angle it's pretty easy to jackknife the trailer, and when it happens it happens very quickly. If you're backing the trailer at a fairly…

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Long story short, the #RE94FR DOES provide sway control. The Reese 49912 Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution which we offer as part #RE94FR offers effective weight distribution for trailers with tongue weights ranging from 400-800 lbs and offers…

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Answer 10

I looked up the tongue weight of the Rockwood Roo 233S and for a weight distribution system that would work great with it's 500 lb dry tongue weight we have the Reese Pro Round Bar System part #RE94FR which has a tongue weight range of 400-800…

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Answer 11

When the weight of the trailer gets to the point where it is greater than 50% of the weight of the vehicle towing it, we recommend using a weight distribution system. Since you have a camper which has tall sides on it that can act like a sail when…

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The weight distribution system that has the best sway control and is properly rated for your tongue weight that will be between 450 and 500 lbs is the Reese Strait Line part #RP66083. This would be my first pick as your best option as it has a tongue…

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