Weight Distribution System Recommendation For Trailer With 750 Lb Tongue Weight
Question:
Looking at the Fastway e2. My tongue weight is 680 dry. I expect that it may end up near 750. The RV weight will be no greater than 7500. Is the 800 lb e2 hitch the correct size?
asked by: Kenneth M
Expert Reply:
Ideally when choosing a weight distribution system you want your loaded tongue weight to fall in the middle of the range that the spring bars of the weight distribution system are rated for so the 800 Lb Fastway E2 part # FA92-00-0800 is not the ideal choice.
If your loaded tongue weight will be 750 or more I recommend the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control part # FA94-00-1000 because the spring bars are rated for tongue weights between 600 lbs - 1,000 lbs. A range which both the loaded and unloaded tongue weight of your trailer falls into.
The Fastway e2 is one of our most popular weight distribution systems because of it's steel on steel friction brackets that helps to eliminate trailer sway especially on the highway when a big truck passes. The brackets fit more rigidly compared to weight distribution systems with the lift chains so they do a better job at keeping the trailer in line. This system comes with the shank but you will need a thin walled socket for installation part # EQ70-00-4800 and a 2" hitch ball with 1-1/4" diameter shank part # A-90 or part # EQ91-00-6100 if you need a 2-5/16" ball.
Products Referenced in This Question
2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-5/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- CURT
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Thin Walled Socket for Equal-i-zer Hitches
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Tools
- Socket
- Equal-i-zer
- Equal-i-zer
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2-5/16" Hitch Ball for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems - 10,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Equal-i-zer
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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- Fastway
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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Round - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Fastway
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