Weight Distribution Setup Recommendation for 400 lbs Tongue Weight Needing Rear Spare Clearance
Question:
Jeep gross GTW 5000 Aerolite zoom 18foot gvwr 4840 tongue 400 Hitch has 2 inch receiver Trailer requires 2inch ball Need extended ball receiver to work around spare tire 2inch ball Weight leveling Sway control Trailer jack as present Atwood handle bumps spare tire
asked by: Lawrence
Expert Reply:
Sounds like you are looking for a weight distribution system for your 400 lb tongue weight setup that has a longer shank to get around the rear spare tire.
The Curt weight distribution shank part # 17120 is a few inches longer than most shanks so it would be the shank for you to use to help get you the additional clearance. I attached a picture that shows it's dimensions for you to check out as well.
For the weight distribution portion of the setup you then would want the Reese Strait Line part # RP66072 which has a tongue weight range of 200-600 lbs and features the only sway control around that works to fight sway before it starts.
For a 2 inch ball you would want part # A-90.
Products Referenced in This Question
2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-5/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- CURT
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Strait-Line Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - No Shank - Trunnion Bar - 6K GTW, 600 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Shank Not Included
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 300 lbs
- 400 lbs
- 500 lbs
- Reese
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Curt Weight Distribution Shank - 10" Long - 5-3/4" or 6-1/8" Drop - 1,500 lbs TW
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Shanks
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Round - 6 Inch Drop
- Trunnion - 5 Inch Drop
- Round - 10 Inch Rise
- Trunnion - 9 Inch Rise
- CURT
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