Fastway e2 Hitch Recommendation For 2017 Chevy Colorado Towing A Forest River R POD
Question:
i have haul master round bar rated for 10,000 lb. I have 2017 chev colorado pulling forest river R POD 3000 lbs. what do I need for fastway e2.
asked by: Ron H
Helpful Expert Reply:
While the # FA94-02-0699 replacement bars for the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW # FA94-00-0600 weight distribution hitch would not be equivalent in capacity to your existing 10,000lb system, the hitch would be sufficient if your total tongue weight is 600lbs. The fully loaded, ready-to-tow weight after you've packed in all the gear you want to carry is what you're looking for. You can use a gauge like # e99044 to confirm that when you're fully loaded like you would be towing.
For the Fastway you would need a 1-1/4" diameter shank hitch ball like # 19286 and depending on your trailer, could need more rise or drop in the shank than the included shank that provides 6" of rise and 1" of drop. A replacement shank like # FA92-02-4214 could help in that situation. The included Help Article provides the steps needed determine rise or drop necessary for your tow setup.
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Products Referenced in This Question
2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Draw-Tite
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etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers - 2,000-lb Capacity
- Tongue Weight Scale
- Analog Scale
- 2000 lbs
- etrailer
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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Shank - 12" Long - 10-1/4" Rise, 5-1/2" Drop - 1.2K TW
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Shanks
- 1500 lbs TW
- 15000 lbs GTW
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- e2
- Round - 7 Inch Drop
- Trunnion - 5 Inch Drop
- Round - 10 Inch Rise
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- Fastway
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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Round - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 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
- 500 lbs
- Fastway
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Replacement Round Spring Bar for Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Systems - 600 lbs TW
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Spring Bars
- 600 lbs TW
- Round Bar
- e2
- Fastway
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