Can the Curt MV 600 LB Weight Distribution System Be Upgraded

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Question, is the difference between these to setups just the spring bars? can these be purchases separately? I ask because I have a trailer with about 400lb tongue weight and would like to be able to tow with and without a 300lb motorcycle in the back of my bed and use weight distribution systems in both setups. most of the bikes weight is behind the rear axle on my short bed Tacoma setup to tow with the tailgate down. I currently purchased the C17050 system with the extended hitch C17122, but am wondering if I shouldve went with the C17051. But, for those times that I do not bring the bike along the C17051 may be overkill. What do you think? do you guys suggest maybe air bags to help compensate for changes like this in the bed or would I be able to simply purchase a set of the heavier spring bars and have two setups for towing? also, during installation in the directions I got to Step 3 Install the 1/2inch - 13 x 3 3/4inch bolt #16 into the threaded hole in the lift bracket. Turn the bolt in until it contacts the trailer tongue, then tighten a 1/4 turn with a wrench. Do not overtighten. later in directions I see it says Tighten 1/2inch head attachment bolts to 75 ft. lbs. torque. Failure to tighten bolts may result in fastener loss or failure. the only 1/2inch bolts in this setup are these lift bracket bolts that it says do not overtighten is this torque actually referring to this bolt? thank you for your help.

asked by: Rick D

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The springs bars are the only difference between the Curt MV Weight Distribution Systems part # C17050 and part # C17051 and these are available separately so you can purchase two of the Replacement Spring Bar part # C17072 and then be set when you are towing with your motorcycle in the truck bed. The addition of airbags should not be needed.

In regards to installation, the head attachment bolts used to be 1/2" but they are now 3/4" and that is what this is referring to so please disregard the note, "Tighten 1/2" head attachment bolts to 75 ft. lbs. torque." on page 4 of the instructions.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

It's possible that EAZ-Lift spring bars will fit the Curt Replacement MV Weight Distribution Head #C17075, but that's not something we can confirm as it hasn't been tested. With that said it is a bit unlikely, as most of the time brands…

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Answer 2

The diameter of the Curt spring bar #C17071 that you referenced is 1-1/2 inches and the length is 30-5/8 inch. Since you have the 600 lb TW MV Curt system this for sure is the correct spring bar and wouldn't require measuring to verify.

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

The length of the spring bars on the Curt MV Weight Distribution System - Round Bar - 14,000 lbs GTW, 1,400 lbs TW #C17057 is 30-5/8 inches. These are the same bars, #C17074. We do not have this weight distribution system available without the…

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Answer 5

Unfortunately, the Replacement Spring Bar for Curt MV Weight Distribution System #C17074 are not going to work with your Pro Series WDS. This is because the head on the two systems are different, therefore the bars wouldn't fit into the head.…

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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. I attached…

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Answer 8

The black ground wire from the The Lippert Components Power Stabilizer Trailer Jack #LC298707 needs to be grounded to the negative side of the battery not the trailer frame. The red wire needs to be connected to the positive side of the battery via a…

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Answer 9

If you choose a hitch that is too light for your application it will not be effective. If you choose a hitch that is too heavy, you'll suffer a rigid ride and a bouncy trailer. Ideally you want a system that has a tongue weight capacity where…

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Answer 10

So long as the total tongue weight of your fully loaded 2022 Forest River Surveyor is between 600 lbs and 800 lbs, you can use the lower rated spring bars with the hitch head of your Curt MV Weight Distribution System - Round Bar - 10,000 lbs GTW,…

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Answer 11

Based on the picture you provided it does look like the tongue is pretty short and may not work with the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Hitch #FA92-00-0600. If you measure back 27-30" from the center of the coupler and do not have room you will…

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Answer 12

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