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  • How Much Does the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Hitch system Weigh?
  • The shipping weight of the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW # EQ37060ET is 98 lbs. This weight is not added to the tongue weight of the trailer hitch or the GVWR of the trailer when determining the total tongue weight.
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  • Weight Distribution Systems Made in the USA
  • There are a few weight distribution systems that are made in the USA. The TorkLift SuperHitch Everest Weight Distribution System # TLWD1000 and all of the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control systems like # BXW1000 are made in the USA. The best of these options for most trailers is the Blue Ox SwayPro System that is a fit for your total tongue weight. That total tongue weight is determined by the loaded tongue weight of your trailer as well as any cargo behind the rear...
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  • Where Are The Curt Trailer Hitch Receivers For a 2023 Toyota Highlander Manufactured?
  • Both our Curt Trailer Hitch Receivers # C99FR & # C45CR for your 2023 Toyota Highlander are made in the USA. The # C45CR has an exposed cross tube and the strength to allow for use with a weight distribution hitch. The # C99FR has a hidden cross tube and the design prevents the use of a weight distribution hitch but is a better looking receiver if you only need to use for carrying hitch mounted accessories or towing small utility trailers. Typically a weight distribution hitch is only going...
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  • Does the Curt C17123 and Equal-i-zer EQ44FR Weight Distribution Shanks Use Solid Or Hollow Shanks?
  • Yes, both the Curt Welded Weight Distribution Shank # C17123 and Equalizer Weight-Dist Shank # EQ44FR are both made with solid steel shanks. They do not use tubing. They both have the 1-1/4" vertical bolt 3/4" hole spread and will fit most weight distribution hitches.
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  • Bolt Grade Used On Reese Weight Distribution Systems from Shank to Head
  • The bolts used to hold the weight distribution shank to the head is grade 8 on the Strait-Line Weight Distribution System # RP66082. I went out into our showroom and snapped a pic of what the bolt head to show you that it is a grade 8. Basically, to determine what the grade is of a bolt you need to count the amount of markings on the bolt and then add 2 to determine the grade. So this bolt has 6 markings which means its a grade 8.
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  • Where are Blue Ox Weight Distribution Systems Made
  • Yes, the Blue Ox weight distribution systems like the part # BXW2000 are made here in the USA. I attached a demo video for this WD system for you to check out as well as a FAQ on them.
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  • What is the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Shank # FA92-02-4100 Constructed Out Of?
  • The Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Shank # FA92-02-4100 is constructed of solid steel bar stock.
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  • What Are Weight Distribution Spring Bars Made Of?
  • The bars on weight distribution systems like the Fastway E2 # FA94-00-0800 are made of flexible steel and work with either clamps or via chains connected to the trailer frame to help distribute weight more evenly across the axles in the tow setup. The bars come in 2 different shapes- Trunnion or round bars, depending on the system. I've attached the help article from our site on weight distribution that you may also find helpful.
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  • Where is Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System Manufactured
  • The Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System # EQ37041ET referenced in your question is made right here in the USA. This is an excellent system that will do a great job of evenly distributing weight over the axles of your trailer and tow vehicle. It features integrated 4-point sway control to limit side to side movement. It has a maximum tongue weight capacity of 400 pounds. As long as the total tongue weight of your setup, which includes both the loaded tongue weight of your trailer plus...
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  • Availability of US Manufactured Weight Distribution System
  • For a weight distribution system that's manufactured in the USA, you'd want to go with an Equal-I-zer system. For a trailer with a fully loaded and ready to tow tongue weight (which includes weight of cargo stowed behind tow vehicle's rear axle) below 600 lbs, use # EQ37060ET. For a fully loaded and ready to tow trailer tongue weight of 600-1000 lbs, use # EQ37100ET. Both systems include the weight distributing shank, and the # EQ37060ET system includes a 2 inch trailer ball. The # EQ37100ET...
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  • Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight and Truck Payload Capacity
  • The hitch pin weight of 1400 lbs you stated is so close to your payload capacity, but that is not accounting for the 5th wheel hitch and rail weights or the loaded weight with cargo added. Tunda's are notorious for having a lower payload and in this case, I can't tell you it will be fine. The payload weight is spread out over the truck bed where the 5th wheel rails are mounted to the frame directly so are more secure. Unfortunately manufacturers don't test for the 5th Wheel Hitch weight...
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  • Is the Fastway e2 Bolt Pack Made in the USA
  • The # FA92-02-9600 Replacement Hardware Kit for Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Head includes everything you need to secure the head assembly on your Fastway e2 weight distribution system to your adjustable shank. I reached out to Fastway and they stated that the hardware in this kit is not made in the USA. The origin was not specified, but they did say it comes from a country overseas. I have attached a review video of the hardware kit for your reference.
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  • Weight Distribution Shank that is Made in the USA
  • A lot of Curt products are made in the US but shank # C17124 is made in China. The similar Equal-I-zer shank # EQ90-02-4400 is made in the USA if you are looking for an American Made shank. I have linked a video review of it for you.
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  • What Material are Equal-i-zer Spring Bars Made From?
  • The spring bars of the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution # EQ37041ET are made of what is called chromium-molybdenum alloy steel. Really, that's just a fancy name for steel that has increased strength but higher pliability as well. I've added a link to a video review of this system for you to take a look at.
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  • Does Dutton-Lainson Roller Bunk for Boat Trailer Come in Stainless Steel?
  • The Dutton-Lainson Boat Trailer Deluxe Roller Bunk - 5' Long Sections - 12 Sets of 3 Rollers # DL21741 does not come in stainless steel, but they are made of galvanized steel to resist rust and corrosion and stand up to both freshwater or saltwater use. I recommend using the Roller Bunk Bracket # DL21742 with this roller bunk.
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  • Weight of Every Trailer Hitch That Fits 2011 Honda Odyssey
  • There are five different hitches that fit a 2011 Honda Odyssey, and I will give you the weights of each. Curt # C12031: 41 lbs Curt # C13068: 44 lbs Draw-Tite # 75270: 44 lbs Draw-Tite # 76025: 42 lbs Draw-Tite # 36417: 38 lbs
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  • What is the Shipping Weight of the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Reciever
  • The shipping weight on the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76209 is 37 lbs. If you are planning on towing or carrying a bike rack, I would be happy to recommend a bike rack, trailer wiring, ball mount, and tow ball if you can let me know how you intend to use your hitch. Included is an installation video for this hitch on a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek.
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  • Weight of Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver 65053
  • I checked with Draw-Tite and found that the 2" Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 65053 weighed 32 lbs.
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  • Material Size and Thickness on Curt Class IV Hitch C14011
  • The main cross tube of Curt hitch # C14011 is a 3-inch square cross-section and has a thickness of .188-inches. The mounting flanges are thicker still at .31-inches. The Curt 2-inch Class IV hitch receiver # C14011 does carry substantial tongue weight (TW) and gross towing weight (GTW) ratings of 1200-lbs and 12,000-lbs, respectively. Installation of this hitch requires removal of the factory-installed hitch. That hitch will be a 2-inch Class III likely to be rated for about 500-lbs TW. Hitch...
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  • What is the Weight of the Swagman Chinook Bike Rack?
  • I can confirm for you that the Swagman Chinook # S64683 weighs 47 lbs. This is a tilting and folding rack that fits 1-1/4" and 2" hitches, comes with an anti-rattle hitch lock and has a weight capacity of 45 lbs per bike. It holds your bike by the tube with padded ratcheting hooks and by the wheels with ratcheting straps. I've added links to a pair of video reviews on this rack for you to take a look at as well.
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