Recommended Weight Distribution/Sway Control System for 11,300 GCWR Trailer
Question:
Been looking at your Trailer Hitches with Load levelers and sway bars. The Curt # C17063 or the Curt #C17062 has my interest. Dont know my Tongue wt. but the trailer is 11300 CCC GVWR the UVW 8155. Will either of these hitches work for me?
asked by: Dennis J
Expert Reply:
The correct system for your needs will depend on the trailer's tongue weight when it's fully loaded and ready to tow. The weight of anything stowed behind the rear axle in the truck bed should also be considered tongue weight. I'll link you to an article showing a few ways to find the trailer's tongue weight, but the easiest way would be to use a tongue weight scale like the etrailer # e99044.
Now for the Curt weight distribution hitches you looked at. The # C17063 is designed for trailers with tongue weights ranging from 1000-1400 lbs, the # C17062 is meant for trailers with tongue weights ranging from 800-1000 lbs. Either of these could conceivably work for you, it'll depend on where your trailer tongue weight falls.
If you're needing the system for a travel trailer, I'd recommend using a system with a better sway control component, like the Curt TruTrack, because Travel trailers are very susceptible to trailer sway caused by crosswinds or turbulence from passing or oncoming traffic. For tongue weights from 1000-1500 lbs, use part # C17501 and for tongue weights from 800-1000 lbs, use # C17500. You'll be towing a pretty heavy trailer with a 1/2 ton truck, so it's crucial to have a well-preforming sway control setup.
I've linked to some product videos for the products mentioned above.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt MV Weight Distribution System w/ Friction Sway Control - Round Bar - 10K GTW, 1K TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Does Not Allow Backing Up
- 900 lbs
- CURT
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Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 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
- 900 lbs
- CURT
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Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 15,000 lbs GTW, 1,500 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
- 1100 lbs
- 1200 lbs
- 1300 lbs
- 1400 lbs
- CURT
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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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Curt MV Weight Distribution System w/ Friction Sway Control - Round Bar - 14K GTW, 1.4K TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Does Not Allow Backing Up
- 1100 lbs
- 1200 lbs
- 1300 lbs
- CURT
more information >
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