Does the Spacer Plate for Curt Friction Sway Control have to be Used

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Is the spacer plate needed or can I just bolt on the ball plate directly to the frame?

asked by: Brett

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In order to ensure that the Curt friction sway control unit # 17200 is mounted at the proper angle to avoid contact with the trailer when turning the spacer plate should be used for installation.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

If using a friction style trailer anti-sway control mechanism such as #17200 it is necessary to release the tension on the arm, or better yet, disconnect it completely from the sway control balls on the hitch and trailer. For many maneuvers releasing…

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Answer 2

All of the friction sway control units like the Curt #17200 that you referenced require drilling into the trailer frame. We do have electric sway control units like the Tuson part #335TSC-1000 which uses sensors to detect trailer sway and apply the…

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Answer 3

The included spacer plate on the Curt Friction Sway Control for Weight Distribution Systems #17200 is completely optional. If it is needed to achieve proper alignment, the additional holes on the plate offer various mounting locations for the ball.…

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Answer 4

I spoke with my contact at Curt Manufacturing, and was told that the spacer plate of the Curt sway control #17200 is typically used if you are planning on bolting the ball to the trailer frame (instead of using the self-tapping screws). The ball…

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Answer 5

It is not necessary to install the spacer plate when setting up the Curt Friction Sway Control #17200. It i there to allow you to mount the attachment ball at different points if you like, but you can just mount the ball to the frame as well. There…

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Answer 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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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Answer 10

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 11

Curt recommends the use of 250 ft/lbs of torque when tightening the nuts of their hitch balls with a 1 inch diameter shank like the part #C40034 that you referenced. The general rule is for a 3/4" shank tighten to 150 ft/lbs For a 1" shank…

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Answer 12

Hey HPA, I would go with the Air Lift kit part #AL64VJ that fits your 2019 Toyota RAV4 based on what you described and your needs. This gives you adjustable support that you can tailor as needed so that you get the exact amount of support you need…

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