Can Trailer with V-Nose Use Weight Distribution System

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I need to purchase weight distribution hitch however the bracket that will go on tongue and slide back towards trailer won’t fit because tongue of trailer is to short. Top of bracket hits the V nose portion of trailer prevents it from going farther back. Was told your company has a solution for this, bracket minus the top that would bolt into tongue frame? This would allow bracket to move farther back. Can you help?

asked by: Robert K

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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.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Bob

7/1/2025

Unfortunately I do not know tongue weight. It’s a 6 x 12 cargo trailer with about 4600 pounds when loaded and 1800 empty. Not sure where to get the exact tongue weight

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Jameson C.

7/1/2025

@Bob Tongue weight is typically 10 to 15 percent of total trailer weight so when yours is loaded it would be between 460 lbs and 690 lbs. So a system like the part # RP66021 would work great for you. What size hitch does your truck have? Standard 2 inch?

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Bob

7/1/2025

@JamesonC it’s 2 5/16

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Bob

7/1/2025

@JamesonC sorry thought you meant ball, the actual insert for truck is 2”

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Answer 1

Hey Deb! That 6" maximum trailer frame height is pretty important because of the brackets and how they attach to your trailer. What that measurement is referring to is how tall your trailer's tongue is. I have attached a diagram below to…

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Answer 2

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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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

Yes, they are Dave! The Chain Hangers for Reese Weight Distribution Systems item #RP58305 are exactly what you need if you don't have room for the brackets with the Curt item #C17051. What do you haul in your cargo trailer?

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Answer 6

Hey Scott, thanks for reaching out! I don't have the exact height of that bracket, but the bolt from the Equal-i-zer #EQ64FR that sits on top of the trailer frame is 5/8" in and of itself so you're looking at around 1-1/4" at the…

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Answer 7

I have a great solution for using a weight distribution system with your new V-nose cargo trailer. I recommend using the Reese Chain Hangers #RP58305 with the weight distribution system you choose. These brackets can either be bolted onto or welded…

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Answer 8

Thanks for the picture Chris! The lift-brackets mount about 29" back from the center of the coupler on the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control item #BXW0553. It looks like your trailer's tongue isn't going to have…

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Answer 9

Hey Joel, yes you can use the BulletProof Hitches 2-Ball Mount #BPH64FR that you referenced in the rise position if you wanted additional rise.

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Answer 10

I have a solution for you but I contacted my tech contact at Pro Series and he said you will not be able to fit the snap-up brackets on the Pro Series Weight Distribution System #RP66542 on your Brimar Low Profile HD Dump Trailer. The toolbox sitting…

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