Reese 66074 Strait-Line Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - No Shank - 12k lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW

Reese Weight Distribution Hitch - RP66074

Restore stability and control in your ride so you can tow to the max capacity of your hitch. Self-adjusting, dual-cam system provides sway control. Customize with your own hitch ball and shank to suit your towing needs.

Features:

• Evenly spreads out your tongue weight among all the axles of your tow vehicle and trailer
  • Levels out your ride to restore control and stability
  • Lets you tow to the max capacity of your hitch
• Automatically self-adjusting, self-centering sway control works in a variety of situations
  • Straight-line movement - cams lock in position to hold trailer steady despite crosswinds
  • Cornering - cams automatically unlock and slide to allow full-radius turns
  • Sudden swerving - cams seek a straight-line angle to help stabilize trailer
• Sway control bolts onto A-frame trailer tongue and attaches to lift brackets via chains
  • No U-bolts or platforms to interfere with frame-mounted items such as gas tanks, toolboxes or generators
• Trunnion spring bars are hot rolled and tapered for superior strength and flexibility
  • Bars flex appropriately over uneven terrain for a controlled, even ride
  • Sway control cams provide attachment point for spring bars
• Designed for fast, easy installation and setup
  • Serrated washers let you dial in the tension without having to take the head apart
  • No need for a raised hitch ball - raised platform forged into head
• Includes sway control cams, head assembly, lift brackets, trunnion spring bars, lift chains, and all necessary hardware
  • Adjustable shank and trailer hitch ball with 1-1/4" diameter threaded shank sold separately

Specs:

• Fits: 2" x 2" and 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" trailer hitch receivers rated for use with weight-distribution systems
• Tongue weight: 600 lbs - 1,200 lbs
• Gross towing weight: 12,000 lbs
• Lift-bracket positioning: mount about 30" back from hitch ball
  • Requires approximately 5-1/2" of space along trailer frame
  • Will not fit trailer frames wider than 2-1/2"

Note: Dual-cam sway control cannot be used with surge-type trailer brakes and is designed for Class III and Class IV hitches only. Should not be used with aluminum trailer frames.

Pro Tip: Before you invest in a weight distribution hitch, make sure your cargo is evenly loaded in your trailer to keep the weight balanced. If you still have a hard time even after balancing your tongue weight, a weight distribution hitch should help.

Dual-Cam Sway Control

• Reese's dual-cam sway control system stops trailer sway before it begins
  • The controlled placement of the spring bars keeps the system secure while still allowing enough movement for free, easy interaction between your trailer and your tow vehicle

The Strait-Line system is a significant improvement over traditional friction-style controls, which help to correct sway only after it has already begun. Reese's specially designed system uses sliding devices called "cams" that suspend the spring bars of your weight-distribution system. One end of a cam bolts onto your trailer's frame, and the other end attaches to the lift bracket via the snap-up chain.

These specially designed bars have rounded, hooked ends, making them the only kind of spring bars that can function with Reese's active-style, dual-cam sway control. With a tapered design and hot rolled steel construction, these bars offer superior flex, ensuring a smooth, controlled ride for both your tow vehicle and your trailer.

When sway isn't an issue, the cams lock in place and hold the trailer steady by applying constant, consistent pressure to both sides, which keeps the trailer from swaying in crosswinds. When you go into a turn, the cams unlock and slide to allow a controlled, full-radius maneuver. If you swerve suddenly, the cams will give to accommodate the movement while still working to obtain a straight angle, thereby maintaining control of the trailer.

Simple Setup with Serrated Washers

• No more piling on washers
• Exterior, serrated washers let you adjust the head without having to take everything apart

The easy-to-use, serrated washers on this system make adjusting the tilt of the weight distribution head a snap. This is a huge improvement over the standard pin-and-washer method, which involves piling washers onto a difficult-to-access pin. The serrated-washer system lets you easily loosen, adjust, and tighten a single washer and nut on either side of the head for simple, secure positioning.

Why Use a Weight Distribution Hitch?

• Prevents uneven tire wear on your vehicle and trailer
• Keeps the rear of your tow vehicle from sagging
• Lets you tow to the max capacity of your trailer hitch
• Stops your headlights from pointing up at the sky
• Gives you control over steering your rig

Selecting the Right Weight Distribution System

• Think "Goldilocks"
  • If you go for overbuilt, you'll have a rigid ride
  • If it's not strong enough, it's virtually useless
• Let your tongue weight be your guide

Your tongue weight is the first thing you need to know when figuring out which weight distribution system you need. Most people think that if they get the highest-rated system possible, it'll be smooth sailing. But actually, this will create a rigid ride and a bouncing trailer. On the other hand, if the system isn't strong enough, it won't be able to distribute the weight properly, making it virtually useless.

Once you know your trailer's tongue weight, add it to the weight of the cargo behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle. Then just choose a weight distribution system rated for that combined tongue weight.