Recommended Curt Weight Distribution System for Trailer with 922 lb Tongue Weight

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Is this hitch to big or too much for a camper with a toung weight of 922lbs. Trying to add in around 200lbs firewood in bed of truck most will be in front of bed camper weighs 8400lbs

asked by: Dustin G

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The tongue weight range of the Curt weight distribution system part # C17063 that you referenced is 1,000 to 1,400 lbs. If you are at 922 lbs you'd be too light for this setup. This would give you a pretty rough ride. The better option is the # C17062 which has a tongue weight range of up to 1,000 lbs. This will work well for you and will provide you with a much smoother ride quality.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

If the dry tongue weight of the trailer is 1,018 pounds then it would be around 1,350 pounds if the trailer is loaded to its max weight capacity of 9,680 pounds. This is a tongue weight of 14 percent of the gross trailer weight. To choose a weight…

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Answer 2

The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. You will…

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Answer 3

To choose a weight distribution system you will need to go by the total tongue weight of the set up. This is calculated by taking the tongue weight of the trailer, when loaded and ready to tow, and adding to that the weight of anything loaded…

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I have a solution for you but I'm afraid the Curt MV #C17063 isn't your best choice. For a weight distribution system that works with trailer tongue weights between 800 lbs - 1,200 lbs, I recommend the Husky Center Line #HT32218. I…

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Answer 5

I am happy to tell you that four of the Stake Pocket Tie-Down Anchor - Black Powder Coat - 2" D-Ring - 1,600 lbs #T55B that you ordered will indeed be strong enough to handle the 4,400 lb car you are going to haul. The working load limit…

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Answer 6

In order to gain additional space between the bumper and the ball I recommend using a ball mount with a long shank. You would not be able to use an extender since the extender will reduce the capacity of the hitch by 50%. We do have one ball mount…

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Answer 7

From the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the 2-5/16" and 2" hitch balls on the Gen-Y 3-Ball Mount for 2" Hitch Receivers - 2-5/16", 2", 1-7/8" Balls #325-GH-054 measures…

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Answer 8

The Gen-Y ball mount part #325-GH-054 actually already has a 2-5/16 inch hitch ball that is rated for 16,000 lb so there would be no need to add another ball in same size. The other ball is a 2 inch ball.

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Answer 9

We have the Gen-Y Ball Mount part #325-GH-054 which has 9-1/4 inches from the ball center to the hitch pin hole and has a 16,000 lb weight capacity. It also is a multi ball setup that has a 2 inch and 2-5/16 inch hitch ball.

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Answer 10

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 11

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 12

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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