Expert Answers about Tongue Weight Scale
- Difference Between Curt Weight Distribution Systems C17500 and C17501
- The difference between the two systems is that the Curt TruTrack # C17500 has a tongue weight capacity between 800 lbs and 1,000 lbs with a maximum gross towing weight of 10,000 lbs while the Curt TruTrack # C17501 has a tongue weight capacity between 1,000 lbs and 1,500 lbs with a maximum gross towing weight of 15,000 lbs.
This is important because in order to choose the best weight distribution system you will first need to know your total tongue weight (TTW), which is the tongue weight...
view full answer... - Comparing Blue Ox, Curt, and Fastway Weight Distribution for Starcraft Launch Hybrid
- When it comes to weight distribution, tongue weight is the most important factor. It looks like you are ahead of the game and accounted for that with each of these systems, great job. I would still recommend finding your actual tongue weight once your trailer is loaded up. You can use a tongue weight scale like the # e99044 or the bathroom scale method to find this.
Starting with the Curt # C17051, I would definitely not recommend this over the Blue Ox or Fastway. As you pointed out, this...
view full answer... - Choosing the Correct Reese Weight Distribution System
- In order to determine the correct weight distribution system for your setup you need to know your trailer's loaded and ready to tow tongue weight. You'll also need to add in the weight stored behind the rear axle of your Sequoia. You need that total tongue weigh to fall within the range of the system you choose. If the system is rated too low it won't do it's job. Too high and your ride will be rough and rigid.
I suggest using a tongue weight scale like # e99044 to find out what your...
view full answer... - Choosing SuperSprings Spring Kit or Weight Distribution for 2013 Ford F-150 Towing 30-ft Camper
- Leaf spring kits like the SuperSprings Custom Suspension Stabilizer and Sway-Control Leaf Spring Kit # SSA5MTKT are best suited to supporting cargo loads in the truck bed. The best solution for the issue of rear-end squat is a weight distribution (WD) system. WD systems don't just stiffen the rear suspension; they actually shift trailer tongue weight (TW) forward onto the truck's front axle. This simultaneously reduces rear-end squat and improves braking and steering performance by keeping...
view full answer... - Comparing Weight Distribution Systems for Travel Trailer Weighing 9500-Lbs
- Selection of a weight distribution/sway control (WD/SC) system is based on matching the system's operating range to the fully-loaded trailer's actual measured tongue weight (TW). We offer a handy scale # e99044 to measure but other methods are outlined in the linked article. Any cargo in the tow vehicle that sits behind the rear axle, such as a loaded cooler or generator, also has to be added to the TW figure since this cargo will act just like trailer TW. Ideally your total TW load will...
view full answer... - Which System Is Best Between The Curt TruTrack & The Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System?
- When it comes to choosing between the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control # C17499 and the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control # EQ37100ET you'll want to take a couple of things into consideration:
1. Both systems have integrated sway control.
2. Both systems have a no-drill installation.
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3. Both systems are rated for about the same, with one system having a maximum tongue weight range of 500-800lbs, and the other at 600-1,000lbs.
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view full answer... - How to Best Correct Rear End Sag in 2011 Silverado 1500 Towing 2015 Coachman Travel Trailer
- Although both a weight distribution system and a rear axle air bag kit will affect the behavior of the rear suspension on your 2011 Silverado 1500, for sag caused by the tongue weight of a travel trailer you will be much better served by installing a weight distribution system such as the Reese Strait-Line # RP66084. Air bags are ideal for leveling uneven loads in the truck bed and for dealing with widely varying payloads, but for the consistent weight of a travel trailer your ride quality...
view full answer... - Choosing the Correct Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution for a 6,500 lb Dry Travel Trailer
- That's a really great question! While I don't have a direct answer for you since there are some variables in play, I can give you some information that will help you figure out is the 1,000 lb tongue weight (TW) # BXW1000 or the 1,500 lb TW # BXW1500 Blue Ox SwayPro weight distribution (WD) system would be best for your travel trailer.
First thing to note is that you want to base the TW range of your WD system off of the loaded TW of your trailer plus any weight that sits behind the rear...
view full answer... - Choosing Between 2 Point and 4 Point Weight Distribution/Trailer Sway Control System
- If you've been less than satisfied with the sway control performance of your e2 weight distribution system, you'd be very happy with the upgrade in performance you'd see by using a 4 point system like Equal-i-zer or the Curt TruTrack. A 4 point system provides sway resistance at 4 locations, where the spring bars contact the trailer frame brackets and at the points where the spring bars connect to the height head, where a 2 point system only provides the resistance at the two points where...
view full answer... - Does 2015 Ford F-150 Towing Travel Trailer With 4700lb GVWR Need A Weight Distribution Hitch?
- It is always a good idea to use a weight distribution system when the weight of your trailer exceeds 50% of the weight of your tow vehicle.
Since your 2015 Ford F-150 SuperCrew with the 3.5L EcoBoost and Max Trailer tow Package weighs up to 4900lbs depending on the options, and your trailer has a GVWR of 4700lbs a weight distribution hitch would be my recommendation.
Starting with a sway control bar option you would need the Reese Friction Sway Control Kit # 83660 which will bolt to...
view full answer... - How to Select Correct Weight Distribution/Sway Control System for 36-Foot Travel Trailer
- What matters most with weight distribution/sway control (WD/SC) hitches is matching the system to the tongue weight (TW) of the fully-loaded trailer. Any cargo in the truck that sits behind the rear axle, such as a full cooler or generator, also has to be added in to the trailer's measured TW. We offer a scale # e99044 to measure TW but other methods are outlined in the linked article. The ideal situation is that your total TW will fall in the middle of the system's operating range.
The...
view full answer... - Selecting Weight Distribution/Sway Control Hitch for Travel Trailer with 300-Lbs Tongue Weight
- A trailer weight distribution hitch can include sway control, sway prevention, or neither. The Curt system # C17052 does not address sway. Simple friction-style anti-sway bars like # 83660 are also available as stand-alone products or they can added to a WD system but their performance does not compare to integrated setups that do both.
The most effective sway solution comes from using a weight distribution system that incorporates built-in sway prevention, such as one of the Equal-I-zer...
view full answer... - Should Timbren or SumoSpring Suspension Enhancement be Used for Towing with a 2014 Ford F-150
- I personally recommend using the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs # SSR-117-47 for your 2014 Ford F-150 4x4 because we have received a lot of feedback from customers stating that the SumoSprings provide a much more comfortable ride than the Timbren alternative. These helper springs are rated for up to 1,500 lbs but please note that any suspension enhancement system is only designed to support a suspension that is in good working order and it will not increase your weight carrying...
view full answer... - Comparison of Weight Distribution Systems That Do and Do Not Allow Backing Up
- Some weight distribution (WD) systems do not allow you to back up the trailer with their friction control bars connected; these simply require you to first release the sway control. Other systems that use different methods for sway control do allow you to back up the trailer without having to do this.
As examples, Pro Series system # 49570 does NOT allow backing up when you add the friction sway control # 83660 while Reese Strait-Line system # RP66083 does.
The key to choosing a WD system...
view full answer... - Fastway e2 vs. Blue Ox TrackPro for 7,000 lb Trailer
- Both the Fastway e2 and Blue Ox TrackPro are going to provide your 7,000 lb GVWR 2021 Micro Minnie 2108DS with excellent leveling and sway control at the spring bars, but there are a couple of distinctions between the two.
First, let's just mention the correct system for your 7,000 lb GVWR trailer. You will first need to know your total tongue weight (TTW), which is the tongue weight of your fully loaded and ready to go trailer plus the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of your...
view full answer... - Recommended Weight Distribution System for a Trailer with Tongue Weight of 500-600 lbs
- You always want to check your weight ratings and how much your equipment weighs before going on a trip to make sure that you are within your weight capacities. Another thing to keep in mind is that your Tongue Weight (TW) should be between 10-15 percent of your trailer.
When looking at a WD system you will want to make sure that the Total Tongue Weight (TTW) of your loaded and ready-to-go setup falls in the middle of the range of the WD system that you choose. You can find your TTW by...
view full answer... - Comparing the Fastway e2 to the Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution Hitch
- The biggest issue with a weight distribution hitch like the Fastway e2 # FA92-00-1200, which is likely what you've got on your trailer, is that the hitch head doesn't provide any friction or tension. Having a weight distribution hitch that provides 2 point sway control is going to really only be effective in reducing sway once it's started, which is why you're experiencing the sway even with it attached.
Using a system like the Reese Strait-Line # RP66084, which uses dual cams to provide...
view full answer... - Using GVWR to Determine Proper Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter Pin Box
- I spoke with Gen-Y Hitch to confirm the right gooseneck pin box for you.
To determine the proper pin box, they use a formula based on your GVWR. The tongue weight of your trailer can be anywhere between 10 and 30 percent of that number (30 is extremely high, but possible). Based on that, your 2020 Keystone Cougar (at 11,500 pounds of GVWR) can end up being between 1150 and 3450 pounds. This lines up with your measured weight.
As such, the 2K Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin...
view full answer... - How to Measure Trailer Tongue Weight to Select Weight Distribution System for 2007 Honda Odyssey
- A weight distribution/sway control (WD/SC) system, regardless of brand or specific design, should be selected based on the measured total tongue weight (TW) of the vehicle/trailer system. This is the combined weight of the fully loaded trailer's actual TW (which can be measured easily with tongue weight scale # e99044) plus the weight of anything in the tow vehicle that sits behind the rear axle, such as a loaded cooler or a generator. The weight of anything that sits behind the rear axle...
view full answer... - Selecting Correct Weight Distribution System for 2011 Toyota Tacoma Towing 28-Foot Travel Trailer
- Weight distribution systems like the Equal-i-zer # EQ37100ET that use square trunnion bars tend to offer better ground clearance at the hitch as compared to round bar systems like the Fastway # FA94-00-0800. Trunnion bars enter the head assembly from the side, rather than from the bottom, so they usually allow more clearance.
Systems also differ in the size of their frame-mounted lift brackets. The Equal-i-zer with 4-Point Sway Control # EQ37100ET uses brackets that are only 2-inches...
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