Breaking Down the Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control Video

The Equal-I-zer, #EQ37100ET, and Reese Strait-Line, #RP66084, weight distribution systems are both top notch systems that will get the job done for you, but I usually tend to lean towards the Equal-I-zer systems for a few reasons. First, Equal-I-zer…

The two systems you mentioned are basically the two best systems available for weight distribution. Either one will work great for you as long as it is properly rated for your setup and is properly installed/set up. Personally I like the Reese Strait…

First, you will want to verify that your RAV4 is one of the 3.5L-equipped versions rated for 3500-lbs maximum towing capacity. The 2.5L versions of the RAV4 carry only a 1500-lb tow rating and are not suitable for pulling your Aliner Classic Off-Road…

Yes, the Pro Series Weight Distribution Shank part #RP63971 will fit your Pro Series system. Almost all of the weight distribution systems make their shanks to fit the standard size of holes that are 1-1/4 inch apart on center and are 3/4 inch in…

With an aluminum frame trailer, you need to check with the trailer manufacturer to determine if weight distribution can be used. Many companies won't allow it. To help with sway when a weight distribution system with sway control isn't an…

Tilting the hitch ball on your weight distribution system is a final adjustment to get the trailer perfectly level and apply the correct amount of tongue weight. You need to make this adjustment, if needed, after the the vehicle and trailer are…

You definitely want to go with the Reese Strait-Line part #RP66074 that has a 1200 pound tongue weight for your travel trailer since your tongue weight will be over 800 lbs. When towing, if your weight distribution system is not rated high enough,…

There are a number of high-quality weight distribution hitches that will work with a 400 lb tongue weight such as the Equal-i-zer #EQ37060ET, which is rated for total tongue weights between 300 and 600 lbs. However, in order to choose the best weight…

Based on the weights you have provided it looks like the trailer tongue weight is about 13 percent of the gross trailer weight. If you were to add 600 pounds to the trailer than would bring the gross trailer weight to 3,100 pounds and the tongue…

Your camper is not too light for a weight distribution system and the Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution item #RE34FR will work on your trailer. This system works with trailer's that have a tongue weight between 200 lbs and 600 lbs. The…

The best brake controller option to go with is one that activates the brakes proportionally instead of time delayed. A proportional brake controller will activate the trailer brakes at the same time and with the same intensity as the tow vehicle…

The correct torque for installing hitch ball #A-90 is 450-ft-lbs. You will need either a torque wrench.