Curt Trunnion Style Weight Distribution System with Shank, 1,000 lbs. TW, 10,000 lbs. GTW
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Curt Trunnion Style Weight Distribution System with Shank, 1,000 lbs. TW, 10,000 lbs. GTW
Item # 17302
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CURT Weight Distribution Hitch - 17302
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- WD Only
- CURT
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Includes Shank
- No Sway
This weight-distribution system will help to evenly distribute the load over the axles of both your tow vehicle and trailer for a smooth, controlled ride. Shank included. Hitch ball sold separately.
Features:
- Evenly distributes weight over axles of tow vehicle and trailer for stability and control
- Creates a more level ride for both tow vehicle and trailer
- Trunnion spring bars are constructed of solid, forged steel for strength and durability
- Adjustable spring-bar tension - just switch links in lift chains to fine-tune
- Desired tilt is achieved with traditional washer design
- Add or remove washers from adjustment rod to tilt head up or down
- Powder coated steel resists corrosion
- Snap-up lever eases installation by reducing lifting required by trailer jack
- System includes head assembly, adjustable shank, spring bars, lift brackets and chains, snap-up handle, pin and clip, and all necessary hardware
- Hitch ball sold separately - requires 1-1/4" diameter shank
Specs:
- Maximum tongue weight: 1,000 lbs
- Maximum gross towing weight: 10,000 lbs
- Application: 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers rated for use with weight-distribution systems
- Shank length: 12"
- Maximum drop: 1/2"
- Maximum rise: 7-1/2"
- 1-Year warranty
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Create a stable ride for your tow vehicle and trailer with a weight-distribution hitch. Adding spring bars to your towing system applies leverage, which transfers the load that is pushing down on the rear of your vehicle to all the axles on both your tow vehicle and your trailer, resulting in an even distribution of weight throughout. The result is a smooth, level ride, as well as the ability to tow the maximum capacity of your hitch.
Selecting a Weight-Distribution System
The tongue weight rating is the most important factor in determining which size weight-distribution system you should use. If the bars of the system you choose are rated too high for your setup, they will create a rigid ride, which can result in a bouncing trailer. If, on the other hand, the bars are not rated high enough, the system will be unable to properly distribute the weight, rendering it virtually useless.
To determine the proper weight rating for a weight-distribution system, you must first determine your trailer's tongue weight. Then add to that the weight of the cargo behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle. These two measurements make up the tongue weight rating for a weight-distribution system.
17302 Curt Weight Distribution Hitch - Trunnion Bar
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Customer Reviews
Curt Trunnion Style Weight Distribution System with Shank, 1,000 lbs. TW, 10,000 lbs. GTW - 17302
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (39 Customer Reviews)
This weight-distribution system will help to evenly distribute the load over the axles of both your tow vehicle and trailer for a smooth, controlled ride. Shank included. Hitch ball sold separately.by: Ben 02/13/2012
This is a great product! My truck almost rides smoother with my trailer hooked up then without the trailer. Installation was a piece of cake. 20 minutes after installing I saw first hand what can happen when you don't have a weight distribution hitch. As I was driving down the road pulling my travel trailer I noticed up ahead of me that there was a truck was pulling a heavy trailer coming towards me down a hill. The trailer began to sway and the truck could not handle it. The truck crossed into my lane and then back across the road going into a ditch and rolling over! Thankfully the people in the truck were okay, but the guy said he had is trailer loaded down too much and he didn't have a weight distribution hitch! As I was standing there calling 911 I looked over at my truck, and the whole setup from my trucks front bumper to the rear bumper of my 31 foot travel trailer was perfectly level. Safety first everyone! This is a great product!!
by: Jacquelyn07/25/2022
It’s beautiful!!! Much nicer than expected and even better in person. Not only is it nice but super functional with safety in mind. My favorite part is that the ramp is so close to the ground so there isnt a huge step up into the trailer like most.
by: John C.04/13/2012
Received the weight distribution hitch promptly when they said. Hooked up to the motor-home well & carried our truck & RZR smoothly! We are very happy with the overall service we received. Very professional, attentive to details, good follow-up, and excellent product! Would order something from E-trailer again, because the service was so good! Thank you!
by: John01/07/2019
Great price, seems more robust than other brands. Works great, no problems. I use it to tow new travel trailers from Indiana to all over the US. Helps with "porpoising" on some trailers.
by: Joe10/09/2010
Excellent SystemI have been very happy with this weight distribution system. It has performed perfectly and is built heavy duty for hauling. It is much stronger and built better than most of the systems that I looked at. A+
by: Charles11/23/2018
Ok system, had to buy a longer shank for my set-up. Work fine but that's about it. After about 4k miles trying different adjustments decided to replace with a different system.
FYI, I am near the top of the TW with this.
by: Ed Warren03/18/2015
Gotta love "Curt" products! ......great engineering, priced fair (etrailer.com).......
by: David 06/18/2021
Just what I needed.
by: Gregg 10/30/2019
Easy to use and works great
by: Ryan 09/17/2021
Packaging this to survive the ups trip is a non winning battle. Arrived fine but the shear weight and shape of the items in the box and outer box is no match for the ups torture test
by: Verlyn04/25/2023
by: Katherine 06/21/2023
by: Francisco 10/28/2022
by: Gary 04/19/2021
by: Michael 04/23/2021
by: Ben 02/10/2024
Put this on a 1997 GMC C1500 with original springs, pulling a heavy 18 ft tandem flatbed. It takes all the squat out of the rig when hauling a heavy or slightly nose heavy load. Fairly easy to put on first time and anytime, just had to extend my safety chains.
by: Matthew R.06/09/2017
I've been using WD hitches for almost 20 years. The Curt WD hitch is solid, sturdy, and simple to set up. I prefer the trunnion style and use a sway brake, also. This setup has never failed, regardless of the abuse it's subjected to.
by: Dave T03/20/2017
Fast shipping, great hitch, easy to install, remember to be patient when adjusting the first time. I shoulda measured for trunnion bar length before ordering. I needed the 28" not the standard 30". I've ordered from etrailer twice, and am very happy with their service. Will definitely order more in the future.
by: John06/07/2016
I have had my equalizing hitch for about a year now, and I have been very satisfied with this product.
My hitch arrived as scheduled and in good condition. it was fairly easy to install (though I admittedly had help from my father-in-law!), and it is simple to hook up to my camper and truck.
Prior to owning this hitch, my camper/truck would sag where they connected, and would cause extra stress on my brakes, causing the discs to overheat. My rig now sits much more evenly, and I have noticed a big difference in the amount of heat that is generated by my brakes.
I am very happy with this purchase!
by: Keith 08/23/2022
This stabilizer hitch solved my problems towing a 31ft travel trailer. It is a well built product and etrailer provided excellent service when I purchased it.
by: Les P.11/19/2017
The product was received in good order and went together with the instructions. the product was put on a 2009 Yukon Denali and a 2017 24' Sportsman Travel Trailer. There are some questions about the tightening instructions of some bolts which I will call about.
by: Aaron08/23/2021
Relatively basic installation with correct LARGE torq wrenches for the ball . It doesn’t take long in a nice flat parking lot. I hooked this up to tow a travel trailer on a cross country move 3500miles or so with a good share of dirt roads, Made the ride smoother and safer
by: John08/10/2021
Works great, just need to get it setup right and your good to go. Worked great to equalize the weight so I could pull this trail safely down the road
by: LynneB08/12/2016
I don't have anything to compare it to - bought this before we even towed for the first time, but it seems to be doing what it's supposed to do! No problems with installation or usage to report. Very pleased.
by: Wayne M.06/28/2016
Although it took five days for my order to arrive, even though I paid an extra 14.95 for two day shipping, two of the five days were weekend days. My order was intact and in perfect condition. High quality and priced right. Very satisfied with etrailer. I will buy from them again.
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David H.
6/19/2022
Great Very easy to mount and use