Recommended Weight Distribution System with Sway Control for 7" Tall Trailer Frame

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Can you recommend a weight distribution hitch with sway control in the 10,000 pound area? It is for an aluminum frame enclosed trailer with a 2x7 tongue. Want a no drill style that is clamp on though some Im seeing say the max tongue size is 6.

asked by: Jason J

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The Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System part # C17500 is my recommendation for an integrated weight distribution system with sway control. It also has a pre-torqued hitch ball as well so setup will be very simple. It can be used on trailer frames up to 8" tall with the Frame Brackets for Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System part # C17515.

expert reply by: Conner L

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There is a simple solution for you to use your Curt TruTrack #C17501 on a trailer frame that is 8 inches. What you would need to do is use the Frame Brackets for 8" Frames #C17515, which is designed to work with your system and clamps onto…

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Here's the story about backing your trailer with a weight distribution system. If you're using a friction sway control like part #83660, you should remove the sway control unless you're backing more or less in a straight line. If…

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If the trunnion weight distribution system has spring bars with curved ends like the Reese system part #RP66542 has then yes you can use the part #RP26002 with it. I attached a picture of what the spring bar ends need to look like.

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The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to based on the loaded tongue weight of your setup when it is fully loaded and ready to go. I would recommend loading your trailer up camper like you are going on a trip and then determining…

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You can have a 2-5/16 inch hitch ball on either a 1 inch or 1-1/4 inch shank. The nut on a hitch ball with a 1-1/4 inch shank takes a wrench with a 1-7/8 inch socket. A hitch ball with a 1 inch shank will take a wrench with a 1-1/2 inch socket. You…

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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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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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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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For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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Recommended Weight Distribution System with Sway Control for 7" Tall Trailer Frame

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