Recommendation for WD Hitch with Sway Control for Keystone Outback Travel Trailer 298RE

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I bought a 2012 Keystone Outback 298RE and will be towing it with a 2018 Silverado 1500. The trailer specs are 7443lbs dry with 795lbs tongue weight. Other forums say same model loaded they get 8500lbs total weight with 875lbs tongue weight. My 1500 has 5.3L Ecotec with 3.42 gears double cab 4x4 trailering package not MAX trailering package. Specs are 9200lb max trailer capacity and 1250max tongue weight. Not much cargo - wife and I and two small dogs plus supplies. Im thinking a system rated for 10K and 1000lb tongue weight would be a fit. Never towed anything this heavy before. Your thoughts are much appreciated.

asked by: Neil S

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Correct, a 10K system would be a great choice for a Keystone Outback Travel Trailer 298RE. I recommend the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System part # C17500. This is a complete system that comes with everything you need. It has a pre-torqued hitch ball and built-in sway control. It also features a bolt-on install with no drilling into the trailer required.

expert reply by: Conner L

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For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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Since you have a wheelbase/axle spacing of 38 inches the correct hanger kit for slipper springs would be the part #HAP-105-205-01. And then for a 7k trailer axle the u-bolt kit you'd want would be the part #APUBR-8. I attached the diagram to use…

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Answer 3

From what I could find it looks like your 122R (red) and 122Y (amber) lights measure 3.75" x 1.70" x .81". We don't have any replacement lense directly for the GLO-BRITE lights but we do have some similar lights that you could use…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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The old version of the #HBA-CAM used 4 wires, but the product was updated awhile back and now uses only two wires as shown in the photo on the product description page. The white wire from the HBA-CAM would tap into the white ground wire and the blue…

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What you're going to need is two of the transfer switches in that case. I have attached a diagram from Furrion that shows you how you're going to need to hook the two transfer switches #F30ATS up: -one to the other, then one branching off to…

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I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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If your current springs have 5 leaves then going to a 7 leaf spring will increase the height of the trailer a little and make the trailer more susceptible to sway. Regarding capacity if you go with springs rated higher than what is required it will…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Personally I wouldn't go with Timbren's for your needs. They're essentially rubber bump stops that prevent your suspension from flexing when weights placed on the rear of your Canyon. The major issue with them is comfortability when you…

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Hey Paul, I spoke with Curt and they stated that the Replacement Trunnion Spring Bar for Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System #C17535 would only be compatible with the #C17499. The Curt TruTrack 4P Trailer Mounted Weight Distribution System w/…

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I do have an option for you, but we do not carry the Dexter 072-027-00 you mentioned. However we do have the etrailer Double-Eye Spring for 7,000-lb Trailer Axles - 24-7/8" Long #e64SR which will be 3/8" shorter but that is still close…

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