Weight distributing hitch questions

[56FordGuy]

I've started looking for a weight distributing hitch setup for my 14K bumper pull trailer. I have an old one, and it has all the parts except for the brackets that attach to the trailer. I can't find anywhere that sells just the brackets yet. Any advice on where I could find such a thing would be great, might save me buying a new hitch. :laughing:

That said, I am looking at new ones. I see a lot that are rated at 10K, but only a handful that are rated at 14. Are there any preferred brands that I should look at?

 

[56FordGuy]

Found some brackets, part number is 17108, made by Curt. They might just work. I can't tell if they just hang on the trailer frame, or need to be bolted/ welded. Seems like pressure would keep them in place when in use, but I would feel better if they were attached somehow. Opinions?

 

[zzvyb6]

I got the two brackets that you might need for free today at a garage sale. I can post pictures tomorrow if you are interested. If you could pay the shipping, you can have them. They look like cast steel with square headed bolts to lock onto the trailer square (or rectangular) tube sections.

 

[56FordGuy]

That's a very generous offer, and I really appreciate it! I'll send you a PM. :thumbsup:

 

[Diamondpilot]

Free is always good. If you do need to buy them there are weld on and bolt on.

Chris

 

[zzvyb6]

Here's what they are. Not stamped steel. Very heavy. I'll see what it takes to ship. Then PM me with an address. I'll never have a use for them and maybe this action can be passed by you on to someone else some day.

 

[Dutch445]

if they don't work, i found one online and bought it and it
mounted on my tongue fine. i just need the pipe to
latch it up!
Weight-Distributing Snap Up Brackets - #6637

 

[zzvyb6]

On there way USPS Priority Mail: If it's Fritz, it shets.

 

[TRR]

One additional piece of info. Reese has a hitch that is rated to 17,000# bumper pull type trailer. It provides 1700# tongue capacity - otherwise I have no idea why someone would go that heavy on a bumper pull type trailer.

 

[wny770]

I sold my light weight curt and then bought a Valley from Valleytrailerhitch.com and REALLY like it. Price was good, and if I remember correct, free shipping. Heavier hitch hauls better when you have a heavy load. Make sure your receiver is rated properly.