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Hi there, I'm Michael with etrailer.com. Today, we're gonna take a quick look at this Curt TruTrack weight distribution system with sway control. We're gonna go over some of the features and kind of compare it to some of the other weight distribution systems that we have available here at etrailer.com. So if you're not familiar with what a weight distribution system does, basically it's an added… see more >
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The weight distribution head of the Curt #C17501 system is the only portion that should be lubricated, as shown in the provided diagram. The sway control feature of the hitch depends on the metal-on-metal friction of the spring bars against the…
view full answer...Good question! Since the hole for the top bolt on the Curt TruTrack #C17501 that attaches the head unit to the shank is elongated you want to install either long or short adjustment rod in the top hole on the head unit.
view full answer...The proper extension for your setup would be the one that allows you to have clearance of your hitch mounted accessory and also allows you to still be able to pull the steps down. If the receiver tube sticks out past the camper too far then you…
view full answer...The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached…
view full answer...That is not normal wear for the L-Brackets on your Blue 2-Point #BLU75FR to be that worn. It looks like you have too much angle in the head, so I recommend trying to tilt the L-brackets a little to try and get the bar less on just that one edge, and…
view full answer...With weight distribution systems like the Curt part #C17422 you can backup as long as you mainly are going straight back. If you find yourself in any jackknife situations you would need to disconnect the bars and the sway control unit. A good rule of…
view full answer...Though the Curt Friction Sway Control #17200 will help prevent sway, it is not my personal preference. This is due to them needing to be disconnected when reversing, require drilling to install, and will make quite a bit of noise. Something like the…
view full answer...You really need to get the spring bar hangers where they were designed to be on the frame for the spring bars to operate like they are supposed to. I suspect the issue you are having where it seems like they aren't able to provide enough spring…
view full answer...To choose a weight distribution system you will need to go by the total tongue weight of the set up. This is calculated by taking the tongue weight of the trailer, when loaded and ready to tow, and adding to that the weight of anything loaded behind…
view full answer...I have good news! For the most part, weight distribution shanks are interchangeable between different manufacturers. For your existing Curt Weight Distribution System, I recommend changing to the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Shank #EQ90-02-4900.…
view full answer...Yes, the max drop of the Curt Short Arm part #C17333 is only 1/2 inch due to the head design. For a shank that you could use with this system that would allow a 3 inch drop you would want the Curt #17120 which can do a drop of up to 5 inches. There…
view full answer...Per the instructions(linked below) for the Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution #BLU27FR you should have at least one open hole on your L-Brackets #BLU42QR. It sounds like your hitch head may be pitched to far down or you have an underslung coupler.…
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