Recommended Weight Distribution Hitch for 2019 Forest River E-Pro 19FD

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What kind of hitch setup is needed? The vehicle has a tow pkg. Epro 19fd TW says 600 lbs Tow vehicle. 2011 Yukon xl se

asked by: Jessica C

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If your 2011 Yukon XL already has the tow package you're well equipped to tow a Forest River E-Pro 19FD with a 600-lbs tongue weight. It sounds like you might be in need of a weight distribution system to help keep the rear end from sagging too much and creating poor handling conditions that could end up being dangerous. You'll want to choose your weight distribution hitch based off the trailer's tongue weight and you'll want the tongue weight to fall somewhere towards the middle of the range for the hitch.

For your 2019 Forest River E-Pro I recommend using the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW # C17499, which is well rated for your trailer and also provides you with integrated sway control in the system. I really like the TruTrack because it's not as rigid as some other systems with steel on steel friction sway control. The only thing the TruTrack doesn't come with is the hitch ball with a 1-1/4" shank; if you need a 2" hitch ball you can use the # A-90 or for the 2-5/16" you can use the # C40030.

I've linked some review and videos of these parts for you to check out, as well.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Answer 1

Yes, a weight distribution system like the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System part #C17499 will add stress to both the trailer and vehicle frame. That said, this stress is not usually enough to cause damage. The only exceptions to this would be…

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Curt recommends the use of 250 ft/lbs of torque when tightening the nuts of their hitch balls with a 1 inch diameter shank like the part #C40034 that you referenced. The general rule is for a 3/4" shank tighten to 150 ft/lbs For a 1" shank…

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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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Hey Travis, congrats on the new 2024 Jayco Flight 284BHS! Your travel trailer looks to have a GVWR of 7,950 lbs so I recommend going with the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution w/ 4-Point Sway Control #EQ37121ET and pairing it with the Shank…

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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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The B&W Continuum #BW78FR and the Reese Strait-Line #RP66083 are both great systems. The B&W Continuum is going to be easier to set up, but as far as sway control goes, I definitely have to give the edge to the Reese Strait-Line. The…

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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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Hi there Ryan; thanks for the question and the easiest weight distribution hitch to connect and disconnect after initial set up is the B&W Continuum, with the right one for your 2-1/2" hitch being the following: - B&W Continuum Weight…

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