Comparing the Curt MV C17063 and Husky Center Line HT32218 Weight Distribution Systems

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I would like to know the bar lengths for the curt wd system for a tongue weight of at least 1000 lbs.I have a car trailer that measuring from the rear of the ball to the first cross member is 26. Cross member is 2inch wide. I can not find that info and feel i will need and offset or short bars of some sort. Thks Using a 2017 ram 1500 with tow and suspension package. Enclosed trailer is 27 feet and weighs 3,000 lbs empty 10,000 loaded. I have enclosed pic of trailer tongue. I was looking at the c17063 model as I want the sway control. Can you back up if you take sway control off? on this model

asked by: Floyd M

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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 consider this option to be an exceptional value because it has many advantages over the C17063 while remaining at an economical price point. Below are some of the reasons I believe you will be happier with this system in the long run:

1. Trunnion bars provide more ground clearance than traditional round bars.
2. It allows backing up without the need to remove any components.
3. Superior 4-point sway control not only reduces but helps prevent sway is much more effective than friction bar systems.
4. Significantly reduced noise level.
5. Lifetime warranty vs 1 year on the Curt.

The brackets on the # HT32218 install between 28-1/2 - 30-1/2 inches back from the center of the ball which based on your photo should fit on your trailer frame behind the cross member. I recommend weighing your trailer tongue to determine your exact loaded tongue weight as well as measuring both the hitch height and coupler height to ensure the maximum drop (1-1/4 inches) on the included shank will work for you.

In regard to your questions, the spring bars that come with the Curt MV Weight Distribution System # C17063 are 31.67 inches long. To safely back up with the Curt MV # C17063 it is recommended to disengage both the friction sway control bar as well as the spring bars to avoid damaging/bending the friction bar, spring bars and trailer frame. With that being said, friction sway control is not nearly as effective as other systems and definitely not the ideal system for your 10,000 lb trailer.

I have included a couple of videos and help articles that I believe you will find useful.

expert reply by: Carla M

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Answer 1

You can use the Curt friction style sway control, #17200 on the left or right side. You will need to loosen the handle and the other bolt below it, pull the inside arm out, flip it over, then reinsert it. You will then need to unscrew the handle on…

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You want to choose a weight distribution (WD) system so that your trailer's fully-loaded tongue weight (TW) plus the weight of anything in the truck that sits behind the rear axle, like a generator or loaded cooler, falls into the middle of…

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Answer 3

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 4

A weight distribution system with integrated sway control like the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution System will do a much better job of managing trailer sway than an independent sway control bar like the Curt Friction Sway Control part #17200.…

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It is not necessary to grease the small balls used by friction sway control units such as #17200. But it also would not hurt anything and having some lubrication is definitely better than none. Two units are recommend for trailers over 26 feet…

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You can mount the #17200 on either side of your trailer. You will need to loosen the handle and the other bolt below it, pull the inside arm out, flip it over, then reinsert it. You will then need to unscrew the handle on top and the nut. Completely…

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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 8

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…

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Answer 9

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 10

For the dual friction you are looking for, I recommend adding the Reese Friction Sway Control Kit - Economy - by Draw-Tite, Reese and Hidden Hitch #83660 to your hitch ball. This adjustable friction sway bar can be added using the Reese Sway-Control…

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Answer 11

Basically, one friction-style sway control can be used for trailers with up to 6,000-lb GTW. If your trailer's GTW is between 6,000 lbs and 10,000 lbs, you will need two sway-control units, one on each side of the trailer. You will also want to…

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Answer 12

When setting up a weight distribution system like the Curt MV Weight #C17063 on a vehicle that has air suspension setup on it the key is to first to set the tongue weight on the vehicle first so that the air suspension activates and then once…

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