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Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-05-2016, 08:52 AM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,512
Posted By HowieE
Both Reese system have the same mechanical...

Both Reese system have the same mechanical function to control sway and distribute weight. The difference is in the way one sets up the system. The newer Straight Line system greatly reduces the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-30-2014, 01:09 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,512
Posted By HowieE
What are you towing with? 2 in. is a lot and with...

What are you towing with? 2 in. is a lot and with no reaction on the front fender I think you need more tension in the chains. Changing the chains will require resetting the trailing arms as the bars...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-29-2014, 06:17 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,512
Posted By HowieE
That hole was for a small ball that is used with...

That hole was for a small ball that is used with the friction plate sway control. Not something you nee to worry about except when you bash your shines against it.

For the sound of where you were...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-28-2014, 09:27 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,512
Posted By HowieE
This position can not be defended unless the...

This position can not be defended unless the distance between the rear axle of the TV and the center of the trailer axles is exactly the same as the distance between the rear axle of the tv and the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 05-04-2014, 08:05 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,512
Posted By HowieE
Sounds like you cold welded the cam and the bar...

Sounds like you cold welded the cam and the bar together.

I have seen this to a lesser degree from time to time.

How much weight are you attempting to move with the bars. Load on the bars will...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 05-22-2009, 07:20 AM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,512
Posted By HowieE
Reese Is now hiding behind 2 companies but you...

Reese Is now hiding behind 2 companies but you can reach them through the parent company TriMas at 248-631-5450.

I have e mailed them with the URL for this tread and some pictures of design errors...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 05-21-2009, 07:16 AM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,512
Posted By HowieE
The number of links has nothing to do with the...

The number of links has nothing to do with the effectiveness of the hitch. It is just a generalization that insure proper mechanical clearance throughout the operation of the hitch once proper head...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 05-12-2009, 10:50 AM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,512
Posted By HowieE
Reese has said that each notch on the head tilt...

Reese has said that each notch on the head tilt is equal to a chain link. I have not confirmed this but it may be a start to your head adjustment. Your drop results of 1 in rear and 3/8 front axle is...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 05-01-2009, 09:11 AM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,512
Posted By HowieE
barrickd I sent you a private message that...

barrickd

I sent you a private message that may help.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 05-01-2009, 09:00 AM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,512
Posted By HowieE
First thing is to through that head back at least...

First thing is to through that head back at least 3 graduations and see what you get for measurement then.

Keep in mind as you tilt the head back you are putting more load on the bars and you will...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 05-01-2009, 08:29 AM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,512
Posted By HowieE
Did you mean 3/4 of an in rear drop? 3ins. is...

Did you mean 3/4 of an in rear drop? 3ins. is almost beyond belief for that tongue weight. Confirm that please.

Yes the rules noted here apply to any WD hitch setup. The only difference is it is...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 11-25-2008, 08:37 AM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,512
Posted By HowieE
The U bolts are to be torqued to 75 lbs. If they...

The U bolts are to be torqued to 75 lbs. If they are properly torqued there should not be a need for a spacer.

The deflection in a set of bars is effected by the weight being transferred to the TV...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 11-10-2008, 01:09 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,512
Posted By HowieE
If all the weight you removed is from the front...

If all the weight you removed is from the front end you may want to check the tongue weight to make sure you have enough tongue weight to tow the trailer. The tongue weight should be at least 10% of...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 11-10-2008, 10:13 AM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,512
Posted By HowieE
Those square hanger bolts are most likely...

Those square hanger bolts are most likely hardened steel so don't just make them out of soft stock. They are torqued to 75 lbs and require a LONG NUT.

A good source is E Trailer in Mo.

As for...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-20-2008, 03:26 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,512
Posted By HowieE
Tom While there are parallels in the desired...

Tom

While there are parallels in the desired function of the old dual cam and the newer type you can not apply some of the instructions from the old in setting up the newer type.

While there...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-20-2008, 07:53 AM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,512
Posted By HowieE
Hi Bob Yes the chains rest in a vertical...

Hi Bob

Yes the chains rest in a vertical position. However I do not think that is a consideration because there while the force from the bars is a 100% downward force any angle displacement would...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-19-2008, 10:55 AM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,512
Posted By HowieE
Hi Jim Well I went out and played around...

Hi Jim

Well I went out and played around with the bars and I can see when and how it is possible to bend or brake the trailing arms on the newer Reese hitch.

On a turn the head of the inside...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-19-2008, 08:14 AM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,512
Posted By HowieE
Reese has lost any level of quality control with...

Reese has lost any level of quality control with their products. The last two items I purchased retail I had to return directly to Reese for replacements.

A set of mounting plates for the cam...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-18-2008, 07:51 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,512
Posted By HowieE
What type of damage did you have in the hitch...

What type of damage did you have in the hitch that you attribute to the bars.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-14-2008, 03:11 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,512
Posted By HowieE
I think what you are trying to say when you...

I think what you are trying to say when you mention Raise The Ball is while the trailer is on and lock to the ball raise the combination to a point that the load is reduced while hooking up the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-14-2008, 12:14 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,512
Posted By HowieE
Things look pretty good. The trailer is level,...

Things look pretty good. The trailer is level, the tuck is level.

If you notice any level of sway while towing tilt the ball back one notch at a time to put more load on the bars, they look like...
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