Will The Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution Hitch Fit A Trailer A-Frame Using C-Channel?

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My dump trailer has “C” tongue. Can I use C17501 or does it require “D” channel?

asked by: Larry

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Helpful Expert Reply:

You will be able to use the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System # C17501 on your trailer tongue which uses C-channel. Since the frame mounts bolt around the frame it does not require a square tubed frame like the Chain Hangers # C17003.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

On Curt weight distribution system #C17333 from the center of the ball cavity in the trailer coupler to the far edge of a chain hanging bracket it is 30-5/8 inches. It sounds like this will work out for you since you are looking for less than 32…

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Answer 2

In order to choose the best weight distribution hitch, you will first need to know your total tongue weight (TW), which is the tongue weight of your fully loaded and ready to go trailer plus the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of your tow…

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Answer 3

There is no real difference in the function between the different size bars that you mentioned, as it is more something that one brand of weight distribution hitch uses to be a bit different than another brand. The only time it really makes a…

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Answer 4

The standard spring bar length for Curt trunnion bar weight distribution systems is 30-5/8 inches. Anything that has 28-3/8 inch long bars is a short bar system even if it does not explicitly state it. What you might be able to do is use chain…

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Answer 5

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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I went ahead and confirmed with my contact at Curt that the spring bars on the Curt TruTrack 2P Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - 7-Hole Shank #C69JR are 35" from end to end. I went ahead and attached a diagram of this measurement for…

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Answer 7

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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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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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

Most of the 2-5/16 inch hitch balls will use either a 1-inch diameter shank or 1-1/4 inch diameter shank. The nut size on a hitch ball with a 1-1/4 inch shank, like the Tow Ready 2-5/16 Inch Hitch Ball, part #19286, will use a 1-7/8 inch socket. A…

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Answer 11

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 12

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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