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09-08-2011, 10:16 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1971 27' Overlander
Springfield
, Missouri
Join Date: Sep 2009
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I Shouldn't Need New Friction Bars
Okay, so I got a Reese SC Weight Distribution set up, got it installed at a trailer place nearby and have set out on a couple of 100 mile round trips. The friction pads are almost worn down to the metal! Additionally, in order to get the trunion rod up to the pad, it takes brute strength. Neither am I a brute nor do I have strength. I've got to raise the trailer as high as I can go and then, maybe, I can get the rods on the pads. Anyone out there to help?
Here is a picture of new pads as reference. I'll need to replace them at $32 each before too long.
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09-08-2011, 10:42 AM
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Rivet Master
1988 25' Excella
1987 32' Excella
Knoxville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 5,095
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what weight range load distributing bars do you have? sounds like you have too much pressure on the bars and maybe a lubrication problem. I have seen something like this and the cause was the dealer installed the wrong type of bar. Is it a good trailer place?
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09-08-2011, 11:11 AM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ag'71
Okay, so I got a Reese SC Weight Distribution set up, got it installed at a trailer place nearby and have set out on a couple of 100 mile round trips. The friction pads are almost worn down to the metal! Additionally, in order to get the trunion rod up to the pad, it takes brute strength. Neither am I a brute nor do I have strength. I've got to raise the trailer as high as I can go and then, maybe, I can get the rods on the pads. Anyone out there to help?
Here is a picture of new pads as reference. I'll need to replace them at $32 each before too long.
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Why not use Reese "torsion bars" that ride on a saddle?
That setup goes for at least 100,000 miles.
Andy
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09-08-2011, 08:35 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1971 27' Overlander
Springfield
, Missouri
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 91
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Thanks Andy. I bought the set up from Inland RV after giving you the trailer info and TV info (2007 Suburban). I would be interested in your advice. Can I get the torsion bar and saddle from you guys? Can you explain how that system is different? Thanks!
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09-08-2011, 10:43 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1971 27' Overlander
Springfield
, Missouri
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 91
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Bill M. thanks for the question. I bought the set up from Inland RV, so I know it's right. They matched the 2007 Suburban to my trailer's serial number. I'd bet the trailer company that installed it did it wrong. They told me they had never installed one like that. I will be taking it back for some adjustment.
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09-09-2011, 08:40 AM
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ProPride Industries, Inc.
Commercial Member
Holly
, MI
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 642
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It seems like the hitch is doing exactly what it should. The friction is wearing down the pads. The friction is what is being used for sway control. Less wear would mean less friction and less control.
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09-09-2011, 09:47 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1971 27' Overlander
Springfield
, Missouri
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 91
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Yea, Sean, but with only two 100 mile round trips? What if I want to go on a 1000 mile adventure? What I thought I would do is read the paperwork and do the adjustments myself. I did adjust the car hitch up so I could get the blasted torsion bars on the friction pads without messing up my back. I've just got to make sure both vehicles are level.
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09-09-2011, 10:00 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,367
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Inland RV Center, In
Why not use Reese "torsion bars" that ride on a saddle?
That setup goes for at least 100,000 miles.
Andy
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ag'71
Thanks Andy. I bought the set up from Inland RV after giving you the trailer info and TV info (2007 Suburban). I would be interested in your advice. Can I get the torsion bar and saddle from you guys? Can you explain how that system is different? Thanks!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ag'71
Bill M. thanks for the question. I bought the set up from Inland RV, so I know it's right. They matched the 2007 Suburban to my trailer's serial number. I'd bet the trailer company that installed it did it wrong. They told me they had never installed one like that. I will be taking it back for some adjustment.
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Hi, I'm confused; Sounds like you need to buy a different type/style of Reese brand hitch from ...............................
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09-10-2011, 07:39 AM
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Rivet Master
1991 34' Excella
Princeton
, New Jersey
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 7,070
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Sounds like there is something VERY wrong with your setup. From what you have posted I would first assume the tension on the setup is too high and thus causing the premature ware.
Reese is now owned by Cequent. I would call them for advise. 800 521 0510
As a general rule I always advise individuals never to have a Dealer setup a WD system. They are not willing to apply the time to do the job right and thus just do a !/2 a++ed job. It can take several hours to do it correctly
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09-10-2011, 08:17 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 39' Land Yacht 390 XL 396
Common Sense
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,319
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Ag'71,
Yes, and if you are having trouble setting up the new friction sway control Reese, don't even think about going to the Reese Dual Cam as it is much more difficult to set up correctly.
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Steve
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09-12-2011, 07:33 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1971 27' Overlander
Springfield
, Missouri
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 91
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Hi folks, thanks for all your replies. I realize that I need to do install it all over again. I am new to all this, and after reading the instructions initially, I had no idea what it was supposed to look like or about the tension on the rods, and the difficulty to get the bars on and off. I was following the advice from Andy at Inland RV as to the model, and ordered it from them, so I was/am sure that they are the experts and guided me correctly. I have re-read the instructions and will be adjusting as necessary. Thank you VERY much for the phone number of the manufacturer. I WILL call them and get their advice. Stay tuned.......
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