Reese Dual Cam Issue - Brackets
Hey all, recently got a new travel trailer with a heavier tongue weight then our old trailer and have been running into an issue with the snap-up brackets bending. I contacted Reese and they had me ma...
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CamperWill wrote:ktmrfs wrote:
First what weight bars are you running? and what is your tongue weight?
The bars are 1200lbs and the tongue weight is just over 1100 lbs loaded.ktmrfs wrote:
bracket bending is often caused by the bar hitting the cam arm when it slides in a turn.
but yours looks like the new style which should give better clearance.
This is one thing I was checking when fine-tuning the hitch.
since you've verified clearances:
1200lb bars, 1100lb tongue weight. I'd say you need the HD brackets.
Been there, done that. and they need to sit completely flat on the top side of the frame. no clearance, no tilt.
and do not overtighten the inside bolt. follow the Reese directions which I think is like hand tight plus 1/4 turn. there should be info on the stickies on setup.
a backer plate is good if you can do it on the inside of the frame.
or, if JBarca posts, follow his advice.
