Setting Up Reese Pro Series V5 113913  

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Hi Glenn; do you still have the instructions that came with this system? If you do, that is what you should be following. I don't have any for the old 113913 but I'm sure it is the same or similar to the Pro Series that came after. Don't get caught up in measuring the weight and then adjusting the weight distribution hitch over and over again. Is your setup level? That is what really matters. This is from another set of instructions from Reese:

Pick a reference point on the front wheel well. Measure and record the distance to the pavement.
Front wheel well to pavement ___________________

(After this step hook everything up then you're going to measure again)

Lower jack. Re-measure front wheel well reference point. The front wheel well height should be equal to or lower than the original measurement. If the front wheel well height is higher than originally measured, reduce the number of links between the yoke hook and spring bar (4 links min.) and recheck the wheel well measurement. If the front wheel well is lower than originally measured, increase the number of chain links between the yoke hook and spring bar and recheck the wheel well measurement. If the original wheel well height is not achievable, it is preferred that the wheel well height is lower after the spring bars are loaded. If there are no more chain links for adjustment, the head assembly must be tilted forward. The trailer must be uncoupled and the upper bolt removed from the head assembly. The head is then pivoted up as appropriate. Reassemble and recheck the wheel well height.

Check to see if trailer is level, if not, you may need to re-adjust ballmount angle and / or position.

Check to see that there is room for the spring bar and chain to move freely when turning a corner

expert reply by: Robin H

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Glenn

10/21/2024

thanks looks like some adjustments will be needed based on the axle load/front height