1000 lbs bars with 500 tongue weight

I have a ProSeries hitch with 550 lb bars...rides like a dream with my tongue weight close to 500 lbs. I've used heavier than needed spring bars and it resulted in a rougher ride to me.

I recommend matching the spring bars as close to the loaded tongue weight as possible.

Thanks!

Jeremiah

The only difference is the lighter-rated bars are a bit more flexible.

Amount of weight transfer is based on how you adjust the hitch, not the weight rating of the bars, unless you exceed their capacity.

DavidP wrote:
They will be fine but 750 would be more ideal. Ride may be a little harsher but you have room if you load more stuff. Personally I would leave them.

x2. at least give them a try. FWIW, if you look at the "recomended range" for various bars, it's quite wide.

For example reese lists 1200lb bars good for 600 to 1200lbs tongue weight and the 800lb bars good for 400-800 lbs.

They will be fine but 750 would be more ideal. Ride may be a little harsher but you have room if you load more stuff. Personally I would leave them.