Weight Distribution Recommendation for a Trailer with a 600 Tongue Weight Range

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my tongue weight can change by 600 lbs Sometimes i carry a motor cycle in my front toy hauler.I have a 1400 lbs Equalizer weight distribution hitch.Do i need to do anything different.745 tongue weight empty.My truck is f350 psd long box

asked by: Steve

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Your absolute best solution would be to use your 1,400 lb rated Equalizer system for when you have the motorcycle loaded and then use a lighter rated head and spring bar when you aren't transporting the motorcycle. For that you would want to use the # FA92-00-0800. This will work with your current shank and spring bar hangers.

Loaded tongue weight is everything for weight distribution systems. With as wide of a range you have there's not a way to effectively use your current system with a tongue weight that is 600 lbs lighter.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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…

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Answer 2

There is no real difference in the function between the different size bars that you mentioned, as it is more something that one brand of weight distribution hitch uses to be a bit different than another brand. The only time it really makes a…

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Answer 3

You definitely need a higher rated weight distribution system. Since you have a shank and a friction sway control unit already you would want the Reese Weight Distribution w/out Shank #RP66131. The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is…

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I can not speak for any manufacturers ratings either on your truck or on your OEM hitch. That being said you would need to talk to someone at the Chrysler/Dodge dealer to obtain the actual ratings on your hitch and truck. You should be able to find…

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Answer 5

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 6

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 7

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 8

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 9

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 10

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 11

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 12

To replace your NOK AD2527E seal you can use #168233. It has an inner diameter of 1.688 inches and an outer diameter of 2.332 inches. Based on what I could find on the NOK AD2527E the inner diameter is the same and the outer diameter is 2.328 inches.…

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