Can a Weight Distribution System Be Used with a Pintle Hitch

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I need a weight control system with away control that will work with a pintle hitch

asked by: Jim

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You cannot use a weight distribution system with a pintle hitch. You would need to remove the pintle hitch you have now in order to use a weight distribution system. Once you do this, I recommend using the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System which has 4-point sway control that will be more more effective at managing trailer sway than most other systems.

In order to choose the correct system you will need to know the total tongue weight (TTW) of your towing setup which is composed of the loaded ready to tow tongue weight (TW) of the trailer and any cargo stored behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle.

I have linked our Equal-i-zer weight distribution systems for you which you can use to select the correct one once you determine your TTW. There is also a review video of the Equal-i-zer weight distribution system as well.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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You can indeed install a weight distribution hitch like the Equal-i-zer #EQ37100ET on a trailer with an I-beam frame, but you'll need to have pieces of steel plate welded to the trailer frame to box it in to provide a secure mounting location for…

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Answer 5

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C15703 hangs pretty low on a 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500. From the bottom of the bumper to the top of the hitch receiver it is approximately 4 inches. I have included a picture showing the gap. A similar hitch, #C15302,…

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I went to the warehouse and measured the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver, part #C15703. I have attached a photo of the trailer hitch and have noted the dimensions you can check out. This is a Class V trailer hitch and it has a 2-1/2 inch receiver…

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Not confusing at all. I took a look online and the 2001 Silverado 2500HD has a 12,000 lbs bumper pull towing capacity and a 15,200 lbs 5th wheel towing capacity. It's just two different capabilities of the truck. The extra weight of a 5th wheel…

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Answer 9

It is, I went and measured the distance from the mounting flanges of a Curt Hitch part #C15703 to the cross tube that we have in stock and found that it measures right at 6 inches. I attached an install video for you to check out as well.

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

The Timbren Silent Ride part #TSR7000T04 is exactly what you are looking for. It is designed to fit two Dexter 3,500 lb axles like you have. It shouldn't lift your suspension but you can check by measuring the distance between the axle center you…

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Answer 12

The only way to use sway control on a trailer that uses a pintle hitch set up is to use the Tuson electronic sway control system #335TSC-1000. The trailer has to have electric brakes to use this though. When it senses sway it will apply the trailer…

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