Questions about Reese straight line setup.

Teamjd wrote:
I Just picked up a new toy hauler. I have a few questions about which trunion bars to use. I've towed a lot, just not with WDH.
I will be using it 50/50 toys/no toys.

Travel weight without toys - 9940 lbs.
GVWR trailer - 11,500 lbs.
TW - no toys (weighed) is 1540lb.

It came with a Reese straight-line WDH 1200TW/12000lb bars.

The bars are under max GVWR, but over max on TW.
Is one rating more important than the other?, or do I have to be under both?

I can adjust the trunion bars to get the front axle weight adjusted to the no trailer weight and height, the rear height is 1" low from no trailer height. To do this, I have to use up most of the chain. (2 links left).
With toys, the TW is 1300 lbs.,so I get a few chain links back.

Am I pushing my luck running over the max trunion TW?
Would I be better off using 1500 or 1700 lb. TW bars?

Thanks

You need to upgrade to 1500 lb bars. When I upgraded my trailer I had to go with 1500 lb bars per the discussion with a Reese tech. The rating on the bar is the maximum tongue weight that the bars are made for so 1500 lb bars will do both of your scenarios as long as the 1540 is loaded as you travel with all of your stuff.

I am concerned when you say you have only 2 links left. If you don't have the minimum number of links which I believe is 5 when you turn you will damage the cam bars. You need to make sure you follow the instructions very well and tilt the head back to get more load on the bars if you don't have the minimum number of links. The installation instruction are very good and clear on this.

If you have question I would recommend calling Reese tech support. They are extremely good and helpful. I have used them a number of times.