Fastway e2 or Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution Hitch For 8,500 lb Travel Trailer

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I have a 2022 ram 2500 pulling a 8500lbs 32 foot trailer would this work better than the Fastway e2 kit rated at 10k ?

asked by: James G

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Between the Reese Steadi-Flex and Fastway e2, I recommend the Fastway. They will work very similar with the amounts of sway control they provide, but I like the Fastway better because it is the best overall value, including relative to the Steadi-Flex. That said, the one thing I wanted to mention is the 10,000 lb towing/1,000 lb tongue weight option won't be rated high enough, because tongue weight is around 12 - 15 percent of the GVWR. So instead, go with the 12,000 lb towing/1,200 lb tongue weight from Fastway:

- Fastway e2 Weight Distribution # FA92-00-1200

The # FA92-00-1200 is for total tongue weights between 800 lbs and 1,200 lbs, so it will be the one rated correctly for your trailer. The only other thing you'll need with this is 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # C40030 and to install the ball, the 1-7/8" 12pt Thin Walled Socket # ALL643216.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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The biggest issue with a weight distribution hitch like the Fastway e2 #FA92-00-1200, which is likely what you've got on your trailer, is that the hitch head doesn't provide any friction or tension. Having a weight distribution hitch that…

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Answer 2

To replace a hitch ball on the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution #BLU66FR you will need a 1-7/8" 12pt Thin Walled Socket #ALL643216. This socket will fit inside the opening for the nut that fastens the hitch ball. The socket will require a…

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The Fastway e2 Weight Distribution System part #FA92-00-1000 comes with a shank that can provide a max of 6" rise or 1" drop. That said, these measurements already reflect the shank being flipped or inverted so no matter which direction the…

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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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Hey Paul, I spoke with Curt and they stated that the Replacement Trunnion Spring Bar for Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System #C17535 would only be compatible with the #C17499. The Curt TruTrack 4P Trailer Mounted Weight Distribution System w/…

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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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For your R-pod travel trailer, the biggest issue you will face is sway , so I recommend he Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w Sway Control - Round Bar - 10,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW #RP66086 which is rated for total tongue weight between 200 and…

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Fastway e2 or Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution Hitch For 8,500 lb Travel Trailer

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