Can you Tow Without the Spring Bars Installed on the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Systems?

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Is it okay to tow using the FA94-00-1000 weight distribution system but without the bars in place? I would be towing a roughly 4500lb trailer. Thanks.

asked by: Ken Z

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Absolutely. You will have no problem towing a trailer with the Fastway e2 weight distribution system without the spring bars. In fact, this is the case with almost all weight distribution systems on the market. If you don't use the spring bars, it is basically just a very large ball mount.

expert reply by: John H

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Answer 1

Based on your truck's towing capacities and the weight range of the trailer you plan to tow the Fastway Weight Distribution System part #FA94-00-1000 that you referenced would be a great option. It has a tongue weight range of 600 to 1,000 lbs…

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When unhooking your trailer while using the Fastway e2, like part #FA94-00-1000, the spring bars should be removed and put somewhere or storage however the brackets can stay on the trailer's frame. This way when you go to hook back up all you…

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Answer 3

Yes, you will need to disengage the spring bars on your Fastway e2 Weight Distribution System like part #FA94-00-1000 if you will be making any tight turns while in reverse. This will ensure you do not put too much tension on the bars which could…

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The installation of the spring bars on a weight distribution system will vary depending on brand. However, generally speaking the process will be very similar for a round and trunnion bar system. In regards to the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution…

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With your tongue weight being 680 pounds, which will include the weight of the tanks as long as they came installed from Rockwood, the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Round - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW #FA94-00-1000 will…

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Answer 6

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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Answer 7

I reached out to my rep at Fastway about the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution System item #FA94-00-1000 and he told me the spacer washers are 1" in diameter and they have a 1/2" hole.

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Answer 8

The round bar extends about 2-1/2 inches below the weight distribution head, while the trunnion bar does not extend below the weight distribution head at all, as you can see in the side-by-side photo I edited for you. This is why we recommend folks…

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Answer 9

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 10

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 behind…

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Answer 11

The difference between the Fastway e2 weight distribution systems part #FA94-00-1061 and #FA94-00-1000 is that the part #FA94-00-1000 does not come with a hitch ball and the part #FA94-00-1061 comes with a 2-5/16 inch hitch ball. Equal-i-zer actually…

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Answer 12

The bars of the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW #FA92-00-1000 will sit just a couple inches below the top of the trunnion bars as they sit pretty level under tension. If instead you are…

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