The Proper Set Up of Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System on 2007 GMC Sierra 1500

Question:

I asked my previous question regarding this hitch incorrectly adjusting the amount of sway control. My loaded tongue weight will be 700#, right in the range of this hitch. However, I wont always be towing a loaded trailer. Empty, it has only a 330# tongue weight. Is this hitch still the best choice for me, or would a different style be better? Thanks.

asked by: Reid W

Expert Reply:

The goal of a weight distribution system such as the Curt TruTrack # C17499 is to ensure a level setup with the tow vehicle and trailer; you do not need to get back to the unloaded factory stance of your 2007 GMC Sierra 1500. Before using any weight distribution system it is important that you get the correct one.

To determine the right system, you will first need to know your total tongue weight (TTW), which is the tongue weight of your fully loaded and ready to go trailer plus the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of your 2007 GMC Sierra 1500. To determine your trailer's loaded tongue weight you can use a scale such as the etrailer # e99044 or by using one of the methods outlined in the help article on determining tongue weight I've linked for you.

From there, simply add on the weight of the cargo behind the rear axle of your vehicle and you'll have your TTW. The ideal system would be one in which your TTW would fall somewhere in the middle of the weight distribution system's tongue weight capacity. I've added a link to our page with each of our weight distribution systems for you to come back to once you determine your TTW.

expert reply by: Kyle S

Reid

1/23/2018

How do you increase or decrease the amount of sway control on this hitch? What i am thinking of is loaded vs unloaded gvw. Thank you

Kyle S.

1/23/2018

There are not adjustments you can make to control the amount of sway control on weight distribution systems such as the Curt TruTrack # C17499. The system works automatically using friction in the spring bars to control the sway. However, it will only be effective if the system is used within its tongue weight range, as mentioned in my previous answer. So the TruTrack would be effective for a loaded trailer but you would need a different system for an unloaded trailer with a TTW that is less for it to be effective in that circumstance.

Reid

1/30/2018

Kyle S.

1/30/2018

A weight distribution system will only be effective when your tongue weight is in the middle of the system's capacity. The Curt TruTrack # C17499 will still be your best option as there is not going to be a system with a capacity that will allow it to be used effectively with both a 330 lb unloaded tongue weight and 700 lb tongue weight. You would need another system where 330 lbs was in the middle of the effective range, such as the Fastway e2 # FA92-00-0450 for sway control with your unloaded trailer.