Reese Pro Series hitch

Sansagenda · Apr 20, 2018

Greetings to all, I am beyond a newbie as I bought a 18 ft 80's Catalina trailer to use on weekends when I do art shows. But I haven't used it yet because I don't know what I'm doing or even how to hook it up and everyone I ask either makes fun of me or promised to help then disappears.
I bought a Reese Pro Series hitch because I wanted to be extra safe. Then my niece comes and tells me I bought the wrong thing and sell it because what is on the trailer is fine. What do you all think?

kdbgoat · Apr 20, 2018

I only see part of an antique hitch on the trailer. Remove what is there and use the Pro you bought. It should have come with directions, and they are somewhat easy to follow. Once you understand the principals behind the purpose of the hitch, ( transfer weight back to the front axle) they're not hard to set up. The worst part is finding a torque wrench that will tighten the bolts on the head. Often one can get them tight enough for set up, then take the head to a truck repair shop to get them torqued correctly. Be sure the trailer is loaded as it would be when you take it camping before trying to do your set-up.

Sansagenda · Apr 20, 2018

Thanks so much. She told me that what I bought was for a boat. I've got to find someone local who can help me.

kdbgoat · Apr 20, 2018

Where's local? You don't have to be real specific, just a general location. There may be a member close to you that would help.

Sansagenda · Apr 20, 2018

Yeah sorry, still filling in my profile.
I'm in Louisville Kentucky. Southwest end.

kdbgoat · Apr 20, 2018

I can't be of much more help, that's about 700 miles from me.

Sansagenda · Apr 20, 2018

Appreciate the thought. I thought of one person. I'm going to replace the tail lights then call him. I'm just glad I didn't sell the stuff on craiglist. Anti sway bars seemed like a good thing to me.

SpencerPJ · Apr 20, 2018

Reese has great installation videos on their website. I bought a Reese and love it.

grashley · Apr 20, 2018

What is your tow vehicle and what type / size receiver does it have?

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