How to Pick Out a Curt Weight Distribution System for a Camper Trailer
Question:
Tow vehicle is 2003 Silverado 1500HD trailer is 2005 Starcraft 21sso. Gvwr is 5000 and dry tw is 452. Dry trailer weight is 3700. With a loaded trailer, and canoe or bikes in the truck bed will the the c17051 be the right fit? Also can i use the curt 17200 sway control with this? Thanks
asked by: Jimmy C
Expert Reply:
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 a help article on determining tongue weight for you to check out as well. You will want the loaded tongue weight of your setup to fall right in the middle of the tongue weight range of the system you use.
If your loaded tongue weight would be between 600-800 lbs the Curt WD system part # C17051 would work well for you. Since there are a ton of variable with your setup I really couldn't say for certain for you.
The friction sway control unit part # 17200 that you also referenced would work well with this kit.
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Curt Friction Sway Control for Weight Distribution Systems
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Sway Control Parts
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Curt MV Weight Distribution System - Round Bar - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD Only
- No Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 700 lbs
- CURT
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