I recently lost on the highway a Reese hitch weight distribution bar 49575. I have since learned they no longer make that hitch. I have had no luck on ebay finding a new bar. So now it looks like I will be purchasing a new hitch. My travel trailer is a 2004 Jay Feather with a GVWR of 4400lbs. Any suggestions as to what hitch I should purchase? My local dealer wants me to spend close to 700 dollars for hitch. It looks like my mistake is costing me more and more each day. Suggestions? Does anyone have a Reese 49575 hidden away in their closet?thanks,Fran

This one. VideoHow to hitch up with this WD system. - videoBetween $400 and $450, depending upon where you purchase it.

fdekalb3 wrote:I recently lost on the highway a Reese hitch weight distribution bar 49575. I have since learned they no longer make that hitch. I have had no luck on ebay finding a new bar. So now it looks like I will be purchasing a new hitch. My travel trailer is a 2004 Jay Feather with a GVWR of 4400lbs. Any suggestions as to what hitch I should purchase? My local dealer wants me to spend close to 700 dollars for hitch. It looks like my mistake is costing me more and more each day. Suggestions? Does anyone have a Reese 49575 hidden away in their closet?thanks,FranSince you already have the 2" shank, I'd spring for one of these. I bought one for our 8500lb GVWR Jayco 28RLS with 800 lb bars off of eBay for $270~ and then a Reese shank from Lowes for $54~.That or you'll get lucky and someone has the spring bar you need.http://www.walmart.com/ip/Reese-66020-600-Lbs.-Adj.-High-Performance-Trunnion-Style-Without-Shank-33.-25-x-7-x-9.-25-inch/35529143?category=&customer_id_enc&parent_anchor_item_id=16880826&beacon_version=1.0.1

You might find just the bars that will replace both bars from these guys. The part number you posted is for the entire hitch it appears. I don't have the dual cam set up but the bars that came with mine are bent to accept the dual cam if I decide I want it later. That might be the difference between the older hitch and the new while the head end of the bars might be the same.https://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Accessories_and_Parts-sf-Weight_Distribution-pt-Spring_Bars-tw-550_lbs_TW-pc-Round_Bar-pm-Reese.aspx

Like was mentioned above, Etrailer.com. Give them a call. I needed a lift bar one time...they put me in touch with the factory who makes them.

Am I the only one still trying to figure out how you could lose one on the highway??

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DutchmenSport
Explorer
Jul 07, 2016
This one.

Video

How to hitch up with this WD system. - video

Between $400 and $450, depending upon where you purchase it.
Hannibal
Explorer
Jul 07, 2016
fdekalb3 wrote:
I recently lost on the highway a Reese hitch weight distribution bar 49575. I have since learned they no longer make that hitch. I have had no luck on ebay finding a new bar. So now it looks like I will be purchasing a new hitch. My travel trailer is a 2004 Jay Feather with a GVWR of 4400lbs. Any suggestions as to what hitch I should purchase? My local dealer wants me to spend close to 700 dollars for hitch. It looks like my mistake is costing me more and more each day. Suggestions? Does anyone have a Reese 49575 hidden away in their closet?

thanks,

Fran

Since you already have the 2" shank, I'd spring for one of these. I bought one for our 8500lb GVWR Jayco 28RLS with 800 lb bars off of eBay for $270~ and then a Reese shank from Lowes for $54~.
That or you'll get lucky and someone has the spring bar you need.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Reese-66020-600-Lbs.-Adj.-High-Performance-Trunnion-Style-Without-Shank-33.-25-x-7-x-9.-25-inch/35529143?category=&customer_id_enc&parent_anchor_item_id=16880826&beacon_version=1.0.1
Hannibal
Explorer
Jul 07, 2016
You might find just the bars that will replace both bars from these guys. The part number you posted is for the entire hitch it appears. I don't have the dual cam set up but the bars that came with mine are bent to accept the dual cam if I decide I want it later. That might be the difference between the older hitch and the new while the head end of the bars might be the same.

https://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Accessories_and_Parts-sf-Weight_Distribution-pt-Spring_Bars-tw-550_lbs_TW-pc-Round_Bar-pm-Reese.aspx
Mark_and_Linda
Explorer
Jul 07, 2016
Like was mentioned above, Etrailer.com. Give them a call. I needed a lift bar one time...they put me in touch with the factory who makes them.
camp-n-family
Explorer
Jul 07, 2016
Am I the only one still trying to figure out how you could lose one on the highway??
bpounds
Nomad
Jul 07, 2016
camp-n-family wrote:
Am I the only one still trying to figure out how you could lose one on the highway??

Good question, but it happens fairly often. In fact, I've seen them laying in the middle of the highway more than a once.

I think the retaining system (varies by brand) gets worn out, or possibly just not engaged properly. Then the shank walks itself out the bottom. Add to that the fact that a large percentage of them were never properly adjusted to begin with.
camp-n-family
Explorer
Jul 08, 2016
I think the retaining system (varies by brand) gets worn out, or possibly just not engaged properly. Then the shank walks itself out the bottom. Add to that the fact that a large percentage of them were never properly adjusted to begin with.

I've seen worn, and even broken, retaining clips but even without them it is difficult to drop a bar out while it is under tension. I guess maybe a large enough bump that would reduce the tension might allow it to drop out? If that was the case it would still be attached by the chain and drag along.
GrandpaKip
Explorer II
Jul 08, 2016
Look at Andersen Hitches. Really like ours.
fdekalb3
Explorer
Jul 08, 2016
How did I lose it. I have graduated from losing keys and golf balls. Our camper was at dealer getting roof repair. I picked it up with a buddy and it was installed improperly. My bad as I should of double checked everything. Sigh
SoCalDesertRid1
Explorer
Jul 08, 2016
They must not of had any tension on the bar, for it to drop out on the highway. I would have the mechanic/dealer pay for it.