Comparing Weight Distribution Systems With Sway Control When Towing 32-Ft Travel Trailer

Question:

Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW Of the 3 listed above what are the differences other than cost for pulling a 32 foot travel trailer 6400lb dry and 8250lb max loaded with an F150 FX4

asked by: Mike S

Expert Reply:

Based on your trailer weight the tongue weight when the trailer is loaded and ready to tow may be at the high range of the three systems you referenced. You really want to have your tongue weight fall right in the middle of the system range, so if your tongue weight is 1,000 lbs you may want to check out systems that can handle up to 1,200 lbs like the Strait-Line Weight Distribution w Sway Control, part # RP66074. This system can handle tongue weight between 600 and 1,200 lbs.

The three systems you mentioned all are good choices for weight distribution. The Fastway, part # FA94-00-1000 has a 2-point sway control system while the Equal-i-zer, part # EQ37100ET has a 4-point sway control. The Curt system, part # C17500 and # FA94-00-1000 have 10 year warranties while the # EQ37100ET has a limited lifetime warranty. As far as performance, all three systems will perform well but I recommend the # EQ37100ET.

I have attached a link to a helpful article about weight distribution you can check out.