Weight Distribution Hitch With Sway Control Recommendation For 600 lb Tongue Weight
Question:
To follow up on your response, will a 4-point sway control hitch give me more control over sway vs. a 2-point hitch?
asked by: Charles
Expert Reply:
We can get you set up with the perfect option for a weight distribution hitch with sway control for your 4,800 lb GVWR trailer. First let's talk about he correct rating, and it isn't double the capacity of the hitch or hitch weight, the right system is going to be one in which your loaded tongue weight falls in the middle of the weight distribution system's tongue weight capacity. And since tongue weight is in the 12 to 13 percent range of your trailer's GVWR, your trailer's tongue weight is going to be about 600 lbs.
If you go with a system that's too highly rated, you will have a very stiff, uncomfortable ride, and won't give you more control, it will just cause stiffness and a bouncy trailer. So for your 4,800 lb GVWR trailer, the option I highly recommend is from Fastway:
- Fastway e2 Weight Distribution with 2-Point Sway Control # FA92-00-0800
I really like the Fastway for a number of reasons, starting with its superior sway control, which is created by friction at two points on the brackets and is going to give you a more controlled, safer ride than other hitches. It uses brackets which clamp onto your trailer frame, and those make the e2 easier to set up than most chain-style systems, which is something you mentioned wanting.
It comes with a shank but you will need a hitch ball as well, with the correct one depending on your trailer's coupler:
- 2" Hitch Ball # A-90
- 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # C40008
Products Referenced in This Question
2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-5/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- CURT
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Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - Clamp On - 7,500 lbs GTW, 750 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Severe Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 600 lbs
- Blue Ox
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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 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
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- Fastway
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2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 20,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- CURT
more information >
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Charles
6/1/2021
To follow up on your response, will a 4-point sway control hitch give me more control over sway vs. a 2-point hitch?