Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System with Sway Control Test Course Video

As long as your Strait-Line Weight Distribution (WD) System, like part #RP66083, isn't underrated for your towing setup and you haven't gone past the 5th chain link like you mentioned then you should be good to go. With friction sway control…

For your 2007 HS ADMIRAL SVE, your Hidden Hitch receiver sounds like it is capable of towing your trailer. The rated 5,000 lb capacity is without weight distribution, but from my research it is rated for 6,000 lbs with weight distribution just like…

That's going to depend on the coupler of the trailer. I can't gaurantee you what size you will encounter so you will need to check with the owner of the trailer currently and ask what it takes. For a 2 inch ball you would want part #A-90 and…

To be on the safe side, we will assume the maximums; trailer weight of 4,000 pounds and tongue weight of 425 pounds. When selecting a weight distribution system, the most important thing is properly matching tongue weights. That being said, you never…

First thing we need to do is pick out the correct rated weight distribution system for your 28 foot Airstream. I looked up specs on what you have and the total weight could be 7,600 lbs so you'd most likely have a tongue weight range of around…

With your tongue weight at 1,175 lbs when loaded, you also need to account for any cargo weight behind the rear axle as well to get the total tongue weight rating. I've attached an article to assist. You are correct that your current system is…

I would assume as well that boat trailer manufacturers have some inclination as to how the trailer will perform with a boat attached as that is its purpose after all but I don't have specifics on this. The coupler height however does not…

Do you know how much additional clearance you'd need to allow the tailgate to open? 12inches is a longer shank but we might have a slightly longer option. But if you need considerably more length we won't be much help.

The standard torque on a Redline Trailer Wheel Lug Nut - 9/16 inch, part #6-53, is 135 to 145 ft lbs. This is the torque range that is normally used. If the instructions for the wheel are saying 110 ft lbs there might be a reason, like the wheel…

The torque for the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 6,000-lb and 7,000-lb Axles - 12" - 5 Spoke Utility #8-174-5UC3 is not specified by the manufacturer. For 9/16 inch studs, the typical lug nut torque will be 120-140 ft lbs based on most…

Dexter 7,000 lb axle hubs come with either 1/2 inch wheel studs like the part #RG03-080 that you referenced or 9/16 inch diameter studs like the #7-257. You'd need to measure what you have to know for certain.

The Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution 66561 requires a hitch ball with a 1-1/4" diameter shank. Therefore, for a 2" trailer coupler you will want to use part #A-90 and for a 2-5/16" trailer coupler you will want to use part #19286.…