How Much Does the Fastway e2 Trunnion Bar Weight Distribution Hitch Weigh

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WHAT IS THE ACTUAL WEIGHT OF FA92-00-0450

asked by: Ben D

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The Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 4,500 lbs GTW, 450 lbs TW # FA92-00-0450 weighs 55-lbs; the head itself is the heaviest single piece at 19-lbs.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Thanks for asking a very good question; I am happy to offer some help. Electronic sway-control systems, whether they are OEM or aftermarket, do not deliver the same level of sway-control performance you can get from a weight distribution (WD) system…

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When a trailer weighs more than half the weight of the tow vehicle, quite likely in the case of your 4000-lb trailer, there will typically be a need for sway control. There are two types of sway control, the stand-alone friction bar style like #83660…

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I confirmed with Fastway that on their trunnion bars the weight capacity is engraved on the bars themselves. The trunnion bars on the #FA92-00-0450 should be pointed up when installed which should give you your directional indicator. I've…

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First, I recommend looking at the owners manual and hitch for your 2006 Toyota Highlander to make sure that both can be used with weight distribution. To choose a weight distribution system you will need to go by the total tongue weight of the set…

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The spring bar brackets that mount on the frame of your trailer that come with the Fastway e2 part #FA92-00-0450 that you referenced are compatible with 3 inch tall frames. The mounting holes have enough options for that frame height. Based on the…

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If your 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee sags significantly in the rear with the trailer attached, or the gross trailer weight is 50 % or more of your gross vehicle weight a weight distribution system would be a good idea to help evenly distribute weight…

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A four point sway control system like the one on the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System will do a much better job of effectively managing trailer sway in comparison to a two point sway control system like the one on the Fastway e2 Weight…

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For your tongue weight of 300 lbs the FastWay E2 Weight Distribution System part #FA92-00-0450 that you referenced would be a great option that would be rated perfectly for it. For a hitch ball you then would want the part #40038.

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Weight distribution works to distribute the tongue weight of a trailer up to the front axle of the tow vehicle so that it will sit more level and handle/brake better. That being said the systems do not "reduce" tongue weight or allow you to…

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When determining which weight distribution system you will need for your trailer and vehicle, you will need to know the total tongue weight. This would be the your tongue weight of a fully loaded ready to tow trailer and any cargo that will be stowed…

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We do have the weights of the Fastway e2 Weight distribution hitches. The Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 4,500 lbs GTW, 450 lbs TW #FA92-00-0450 you mentioned that you have weighs in at 57lbs, but the weight of…

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For your application, I recommend the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 4,500 lbs GTW, 450 lbs TW #FA92-00-0450. This system has no minimum tongue weight and a max total tongue weight of 450 lbs. This will help with…

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