Can I Back up w/ the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control?

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I have a 2019 F250 4x4 diesel 6.7. Using this system on my truck can I back up with it? Or will I have to disconnect something? Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 15,000 lbs GTW, 1,500 lbs TW

asked by: Tim S

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You won't be able to jackknife your trailer but aside from that the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 15,000 lbs GTW, 1,500 lbs TW item # C17501 doesn't restrict your ability to back up or your turning radius.

If you need more of a drop on your 2019 Ford F-250 4WD Diesel you will want to use the Curt Adjustable Weight Distribution Shank 7" - 10 Hole Adjustment item # C17123.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

Good question! Since the hole for the top bolt on the Curt TruTrack #C17501 that attaches the head unit to the shank is elongated you want to install either long or short adjustment rod in the top hole on the head unit.

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Answer 2

What you are hearing with your Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW Item #C17500 is normal. Weight distribution systems with built-in sway control are noisy when turning because the sway…

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Answer 3

The Curt TruTrack #C17500 and the Fastway e2, part #FA92-00-1000 are very similar. Both are rated for up to 1000 lb of tongue weight or 10,000 lbs of gross trailer weight. Both are covered by a 10 year warranty. The Curt TruTrack includes the 2-5/16…

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The difference between the two kits is the spring bar rating of the systems. The #C17500 has a spring bar that is slightly smaller in size to allow for it's lower rating than the #C17501 which is rated for 1,500 lbs tongue weight instead.

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Answer 5

The Curt TruTrac weight distribution system part #C17501 that you referenced does have grease fittings for lubrication and the correct grease to use is white lithium. We have white lithium grease in a cartridge with part #L11354.

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Answer 6

With a tongue weight capacity ranging from 1000-1500 lbs, the Curt #C17501 TruTrack would be perfect for the Jayco travel trailer you described. The system provides proven weight distribution along with very effective trailer sway control, that will…

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Answer 7

For a trailer that big and heavy a weight distribution with sway control would be a really great option to give you the best ride quality and safety when towing. For that the best option would be the Reese Strait Line part #RP66084 which has a tongue…

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The mounting brackets of the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution Hitch #C17501 you were looking at will be placed roughly 33" back from the center of the hitch ball location in the coupler of your trailer. If your A-Frame is too short to…

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Answer 9

Based on your photo, the system was not setup correctly so the bars that should be applying friction to the brackets evenly is only hitting on that inside edge of the bar. That will not carry the weight correctly and definitely can cause scary sway.…

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Answer 10

With weight distribution systems like the Curt TruTrack part #C17500 you can back up as long as you are going mainly straight. If you are going to jackknife the trailer you would need to disconnect the bars.

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Answer 11

We do have the replacement spring bars you need for the 10,000 lb towing/1,000 lb tongue weight Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution Hitch #C17500. The correct part is the Replacement Trunnion Spring Bar for Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System…

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With your trailer having a 7,000 pound rating, the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 #C17500 may not be the best option for you. Typically the tongue weight of a trailer will be 10% of its…

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