Can High Rise Hitch Ball Be Used with Friction Sway Control Unit

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I read your answer regarding there being a 1inch between the hitch ball and sway control ball levels indicating that this should not effect the effectiveness of the sway control. My question is will a larger , maybe 2, have any negative effect on the sway control. I am attaching a photo of the drawbar. I need the rise on the hitch ball to assure that the trailer is level. We are about to leave for Thank you

asked by: Brenda M

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That hitch ball you have has quite a bit of rise built into it. That's by far the tallest one I have seen.

As long as you can mount the # 17200 on your trailer so that it is level your tall hitch ball would be fine. This may require you to mount the mounting plate of the unit lower on the trailer frame if available.

Otherwise you would have to use a ball mount that has the drop you need and go with a standard hitch ball.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

You can use friction sway control like the Curt kit part #17200 without a weight distribution system. It's probably more common that people use these kits without weight distribution so this would be perfectly fine.

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Answer 2

From what I have researched in the past, when a vehicle is equipped with a sway control feature you can still use a sway control unit, like the Curt Friction Sway Control #17200, as well without disabling the vehicle sway control.

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Answer 3

The Curt TruTrack weight distribution system #C17500 does not have the same restrictions as bar-style sway control unit such as #17200. Inclement weather will not be an issue and you will not have to remove the spring bars on the system if such…

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Answer 4

When you say sway bar I believe you are asking about The Reese friction sway control like part #83660. If you did not make any tight corners and the plate is bent then the tension could have been set to aggressively. Sway bars like the Reese #83660…

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Answer 5

When wiring a trailer connector, it is best to wire by function, as wire colors can vary. We have an excellent wiring diagram on our website, I will provide you a link so you can look at it. If you are looking at the inside of the trailer connector…

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Answer 6

Bargman 7-Way Molded Trailer Wire Connector 50-67-210 is an extension that has 2 7-Way connectors, so it is likely not what you need to replace the 7-Way on your 1970 Airstream trailer. For a trailer side 7-Way with a short length of cable you can…

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Answer 7

Thank you so much for your kind words. We strive to give everyone the information they need so they can make the best choices for their vehicles. A factory 7-way (or any 7-way for that matter) does not send braking signals to a trailer's brakes.…

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Answer 8

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 9

I spoke with my contact at Curt Manufacturing, and was told that the spacer plate you describe is typically used if you are planning on bolting the ball to the trailer frame (instead of using the self-tapping screws). The ball would be stacked on top…

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Answer 10

Self tapping screws like the ones used in the Curt Friction Sway Control for Weight Distribution Systems #17200 aren't meant to be torqued down. Simply drilling them into the frame until they pull the bracket tight against the frame is all…

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Answer 11

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 12

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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