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Hi there, KZ owners. Today, on your 2017 KZ Connect trailer, we're gonna be taking a look at and showing you how to install Curt's weight distribution system. Your weight distribution system is gonna help prevent sway on your trailer, as well as take some of the weight that's on the back axle on your truck and distribute it up to the front axle. This is gonna smooth out your ride, restore loss of… see more >
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Most manufacturer's say 10% under your truck's capacity but our recommendation is to go between 20%-25% below. So you would want to go no higher then 1,992 lbs - 1,867 lbs of tongue weight with your 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. I…
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...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...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...Curt has weight distribution shanks you can use with the #C17501 that fit the 2-1/2 inch hitch size like the part #C17131 which can do up to a 2 inch drop or part #C17132 which can provide up to 8 inches of drop but we do not offer the Curt kits with…
view full answer...Normally, the tongue weight should be somewhere between 10 and 15 percent of the loaded trailer weight. For your trailer it would mean somewhere between 780 and 1200-lbs. The #C17501 system is designed for tongue weight between 1,000 and 1,500-lbs so…
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 will…
view full answer...The TorkLift SuperHitch Magnum trailer hitch receiver, part #TLC1211-30, has about 3/4 of an inch between the 2 receiver openings. The top receiver is a 2-1/2 inch (with a 2 inch adapter sleeve included) and the bottom is a 2 inch. It's confirmed…
view full answer...In order for a weight distribution system to be effective the tongue weight of the trailer needs to fall within the range of the system. So if the trailers you plan to tow are going to have a wide range of tongue weights it's not likely…
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...I confirmed with Curt that the correct replacement shank for Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 15,000 lbs GTW, 1,500 lbs TW #C17501 is the Curt Adjustable Weight Distribution Shank - 8" #C17100. I attached a…
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…
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