Recommended Weight Distribution System With Shorter Spring Bars for V-Nose Trailer

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asked by: Tim F

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I've got good news for you. Curt offers a few Trunnion Bar Short Arm weight distribution systems that are purposely designed for V-Nose trailers with limited access to the trailer tongue.

If you were needing a system rated for a maximum 6000 lb trailer/600 lb tongue weight like the Reese # RP65509 you'd looked at, the # C17330 would work great for you. A trunnion system offers increased ground clearance compared to a round bar system like the Reese. If you drive a truck or a full size SUV, that won't make much of a difference but if you tow with a minivan or a small SUV you'll find that very helpful.

Curt offers some other short arm systems for trailers with different tongue weights. The # C17332 is best for trailers with tongue weights of 600-1000 lbs. The # C17333 would work for trailers with tongue weights of 1000-1500 lbs.

The systems include the shank, but not the trailer ball. For a 2 inch ball, use # A-90 or # 19286 for a 2-5/16 inch ball.

The best way to choose the correct system is to determine the actual as-towed tongue weight of your trailer. Be sure to include the weight of anything stowed in the rear cargo area or truck bed behind the vehicle's rear axle. Each system mentioned above has an effective range of 400-500 lbs. Ideally, you'll want your trailer's tongue weight to fall right in the middle, or in the 'sweet spot' of the system you choose. That way, if your loaded weights vary a bit, you'll have plenty of wiggle roof either way without getting up against the maximum or minimum weight for the given system.

I'll link you to some help articles that explain how to determine the trailer's tongue weight along with some other articles that explain how weight distribution works.

expert reply by: Mike L

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It's not by much but it looks like the Draw Tite Hitch part #36513 tucks a little bit closer to the rear bumper than the Curt part #C12065. The difference is right around an inch. Another advantage the Draw Tite has is that it doesn't…

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Answer 2

We have installed some of our trailer hitches on 2013 Toyota Siennas, and we check the clearance measurements when we do installations so that customers can find a suitable hitch for their need. unfortunately, The height of the Sienna does have a…

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Answer 3

At most, the 2011 Toyota Sienna can tow 3,500 pounds and to reach that it must have the V6 motor and the factory towing package. If it has the V6 but not the towing package it is limited to 1,500 pounds. And if it has the 4 cylinder motor it can…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 5

To connect your vehicle that has a 4-Way flat connector to your trailer that has a 7-Way connector, you will need to install a 7-Way on the rear of your vehicle. If you just want or need the tail light functions to operate on your trailer you will…

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The first thing you will need is a trailer hitch on your Sienna. I recommend the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, part #36513. This is a Class lll hitch and it has a 2 inch receiver opening. Since you are towing I recommend a ball mount kit like part…

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This is a great question and I can definitely understand being a bit overwhelmed trying to work through all the available hitch options for your vehicle. Just to cut right to it I specifically recommend the Curt Class III Trailer Hitch #C13343 for…

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As long as your vehicle is rated for use with a weight distribution system, we have just what you would need. 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…

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As long as your hitch is rated for weight distribution and your owners manual doesn't specifically say you cannot use weight distribution then you can use it and I recommend it if you are getting a lot of sag. The Fastway e2 Weight Distribution…

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Answer 10

There are a lot of great options for hitches and weight distribution systems for using your 2013 Toyota Sienna Limited AWD to tow your Airstream Bambi 16. For your hitch, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13105, which is a Class III hitch…

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Answer 11

The only real difference in style and clearance between the Curt #C22UR and Draw-Tite #DT55MR hitches for your 2022 Toyota Sienna is that the Curt crosstube bends in a little at the ends to better fit the contour of your Sienna. This means that if…

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Answer 12

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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