Hitch Ball Size of Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System 17500

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So, if the tongue weight is 1000lb, what does the figure “900 lbs” mean?

asked by: Peter. B

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You're in luck, because the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System with Sway Control # C17500 actually comes with a 2-5/16 inch hitch ball, so it will work perfectly with the coupler on your travel trailer that accepts a 2-5/16 inch ball.

In regards to the fit in 2 inch hitches, that refers to the shank of the TruTrack fitting in 2 inch trailer hitch receivers on your tow vehicle. So if your truck has a 2 inch trailer hitch receiver, the shank of this system will slide right in and fit. I have added links to a couple video reviews for you to check out as well.

- Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System with Sway Control - Trunnion - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW # C17500

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Peter. B.

2/4/2020

So, if the tongue weight is 1000lb, what does the figure “900 lbs” mean?

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Kyle S.

2/4/2020

The Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System with Sway Control # C17500 has a tongue weight capacity of between 800 lbs and 1,000 lbs so the 900 lbs you asked about would be the optimal total tongue weight (TTW) for this system. The ideal system would be one in which your TTW falls somewhere in the middle of the weight distribution system's tongue weight capacity. In order to choose the best weight distribution system you will first need to know your total tongue weight (TTW), which is the tongue weight of your fully loaded and ready to go trailer plus the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle. The tongue weight is typically between 10% and 15% of your trailer's GVWR but you'll want to verify it by using a scale such as the BetterWeigh Mobile Tongue Weight and Payload Scale # C51701 or by using one of the methods outlined in the help article on determining tongue weight I've linked for you. From there, simply add on the weight of the cargo behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle and you'll have your TTW. For example, if your TTW was 700 lbs the Curt TruTrack - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW # C17499 would be a great option or if your TTW was 1,250 lbs the Curt TruTrack - 15,000 lbs GTW, 1,500 lbs TW # C17501 would be perfect.

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Answer 1

Good choices, and while both the Steadi-Flex and Blue Ox TrackPro will work for your installation measurements, between the two, I would definitely go with the TrackPro: - Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control #BLU36FR What the…

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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. I attached…

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Answer 3

The factory hitch receiver for the 2021 Ford Ranger XLT FX4 is pretty high off the ground especially for a smaller truck. I recommend the longer 9 hole Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Shank item #BXW4002 over the 7 hole one. I have attached a…

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Answer 4

To address the trailer sway you're experencing when you are towing your 4,100 lbs Flagstaff travel trailer I recommend the Blue Ox 2-Point Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control item #BLU36FR. The Blue Ox system has a tongue weight range of 200 lbs…

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Yes you can use the Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution System part #BLU36FR on a trailer that has electric brakes.

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The Weight Distribution I believe is best suited for your needs is the Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - 7-Hole Shank - 6K GTW, 600 lbs TW #BLU36FR. The tongue weight range for this weight distribution system is 200 lbs - 600…

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I would be happy to help you find a weight distribution system for your 2020 Toyota Sienna. Both the Curt systems you referenced item #C17050 and item #C17499 are way over capacity for your 2011 Rpod 172t and will cause you to have a stiff and rigid…

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Answer 8

If you're looking to improve your vehicle's towing capacity with a weight distribution system, there are two things you need to keep in mind. First, your hitch needs to be rated for a WD system. That is to say, though you can use one of these…

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Answer 9

When choosing the correct weight distribution system for your trailer, you'll want to consider what the fully loaded weight of the trailer will be; the tongue weight should be anywhere between 10% and 15% of that when loaded. For reference, the…

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When the instruction manual for the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System part #C17499 states to set the bracket height closest to the spring bar position set with the jack earlier, they are referring to the when you raised the front of the…

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Weight distribution shanks are essentially universal so long as they have the proper hole spacing of 1-1/4 inches apart for most systems, including your Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System #C17499. That was a long way of just saying yes, the…

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You will want the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control #C17499 for your 2018 Forest River Wildwood M-171RBXL. This system is rated for tongue weights of 500-800lbs with a maximum trailer weight of 8,000lbs. For your current tongue…

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