1000 or 1200 Pound Spring Bars?

[cru-in]

Hi,

Reading this forum, with our model AS (25RB Twin) folks report loaded TWs in the low to mid 800s.

I plan to buy a Reese Steadi-flex.

The 1000 pound bars say for TWs of up to 900 pounds. Seems about right.

The 1200 pound bars say for 600 to 1200 pound TWs

So which should I get?

Thanks
Dan

P.S. I will not be carrying any cargo in the bed, behind the rear wheels.

[dznf0g]

Originally Posted by cru-in

Hi,

Reading this forum, with our model AS (25RB Twin) folks report loaded TWs in the low to mid 800s.

I plan to buy a Reese Steadi-flex.

The 1000 pound bars say for TWs of up to 900 pounds. Seems about right.

The 1200 pound bars say for 600 to 1200 pound TWs

So which should I get?

Thanks
Dan

P.S. I will not be carrying any cargo in the bed, behind the rear wheels.

I have used 1000# bars with both my reese dual cam and my current Hensley. My measured TW is between 920 and 1000 pounds, depending whether bikes and rack are on the A frame. I would not want a heavier bar rating.

[ROBERT CROSS]

Hensley...1200lb TW
560lb to the FA
160lb to the AS
720lb moved, also with 1000lb bars.👍

Bob
🇺🇸

[thewarden]

I use the 1200# bars for 600-1200# TWs on my Reese Strait Line hitch on my 27 FB, which has a TW in the 900# range. They seem to work just fine. I have the bars set to return all the front axle weight and the trailer seems to ride fairly well. Pillows and cushions remain in place, which I think is a good indication that the trailer is not riding too rough.