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• Recommended Weight Distribution System for Trailer with Limited Access to Tongue Area
  
• Curt offers their Short-Arm Weight Distribution System # C17332 that is rated for trailer tongue weight in the range of 1000-lbs. This system's spring bars are 2-1/4-inches shorter, at 28-3/8-inches, than most other bars and so they can be the best option when there is limited space at the trailer tongue. All you need to add is a hitch ball, either 2-inch # A-90 or 2-5/16-inch # 19286. If your trailer nose blocks access to the side of the trailer frame where the spring bar brackets need...
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• Weight Distribution Hitch for Short A-Frame Trailer Tongue
  
• It seems like you have the basics of choosing an effective weight distribution system down, but just to be thorough it bears repeating that in order to choose the best weight distribution system, you will first need to know your total tongue weight (TTW), 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 2017 Nissan Armada. Since your trailer weighs 4,550 lbs fully loaded, depending on how much weight you...
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• How Long are Curt Round Bar Spring Bars
  
• I spoke with Curt and spring bars of the WD system # C17150 has an overall length of 30-5/8 inches and the diameter is 1-1/4 inches where it fits into the head. The length is measured from the center of the end that fits in the head to the center point between the holes of the small u-bolt that chain attaches to. So what you can do hopefully is install a set of bolt on brackets like the part # C17005 to the frame where the spring bars need to be which allows you to bypass the interference...
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• Weight Distribution and Sway Bar for 24 Foot Enclosed Trailer with Limited Tongue Length
  
• For your short tongue on your new trailer, I recommend the Curt Short-Arm Weight Distribution systems with sway Control. This will give you the friction sway bar that will help control sway, but will need to be disconnected prior to backing up. I've attached an article to assist. If the hanger locations won't allow the brackets, you can use the Chain Hangers for Curt Weight Distribution Systems - Bolt On # C17005 as the hangers. Curt Short-Arm Weight Distribution System with Sway...
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• Replacement Brackets for EZ Lift Weight Distribution System Chains
  
• The Replacement Frame Brackets for Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control # C17508 will work with only the Curt TruTrack systems. If you have the EAZ Lift brackets for a chain system, then you will need to use the Chain Hangers for Reese Weight Distribution Systems - Clamp On # RP58306 or bolt on hangers like # C17005. If you have the trunnion or round bars with integrated sway control then we don't have anything that is compatible with your brand of system.
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• Distance from Hitch Ball to Chain Hanger Bracket When Installing Curt Weight Distribution
  
• The inside width of the frame channels of the Curt Hangers part # C17057 that you referenced are 3-3/16 inches. The distance from the center of the hitch ball to the center of the frame hanger will be 31 inches. If either of the two dimensions I listed would pose a problem for installing the # C17057 on your trailer you have the option of using the bolt on brackets part # C17005 which will bolt to the side of the trailer frame. This will get around the problem of a trailer frame...
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• Curt Trunnion Weight Distribution System Recommend V-Nose Trailer with 1,100 lbs Tongue Weight
  
• For V-nose trailer you have to use a set of bolt-on chain hangers. This allows the brackets to install on the frame underneath the V-nose of the trailer without requiring clearance above the frame. If you went with a Curt system like what you referenced you would want the part # C17005, or if you went with a Reese system you would need part # RP58305. Since your tongue weight is 1,100 lbs the # C17332 that you referenced would not be the correct system to use since it is for a 1,000...
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• Trailer Propane Tanks and Batteries Interfere with Lift Brackets on Curt Weight Distribution System
  
• The spring bar length in Curt weight distribution system # C17051 is 30-5/8 inches long. This will put the system outside the range you need but I do have a way to make it work with your trailer. Instead of using the lift brackets that come with the kit you could use chain hangers # C17005 that bolt to the sides of the trailer frame. I have included a link to a video showing an example installation of this Curt system. The difference between using the lift brackets and the bolt-on chain...
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• Curt Short-Arm VS Regular Weight Distribution System Spring Bar Length
  
• 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 hangers # C17005 in place of the brackets that mount on the trailer. These hangers will mount to the sides of the frame so provided that the sides of the frame are clear you can use these hangers. The other option is to replace the system you...
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• Weight Distribution And Sway Control Recommendations For 2014 Toyota Tacoma Towing A Trailer
  
• In order to use weight distribution and sway control on your trailer, we will have to come up with a couple of things. To make the system perform properly, you will want to mount a weight distribution system with shorter arms due to the lower frame on the trailer. A typical WD system requires the chain holder brackets to be mounted 30 inches from the trailer ball. On your trailer, that is an issue. I recommend the Curt Short-Arm Weight Distribution System with Shank, part # C17330. This...
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• Weight Distribution/Sway Control System for 1999 Featherlite 4926 20-Foot Enclosed Trailer
  
• The 20-foot Featherlite trailer model 4926 uses two 3500-lb axles and it has a dry weight of 2900-lbs according to the Featherlite online guide. But the key to choosing a weight distribution/sway control (WD/SC) system is knowing the actual tongue weight (TW) of the trailer when it is loaded up for the road, not just the empty trailer's dry weight. We offer a handy scale # 5780 that makes measuring TW easy. Since Featherlite trailers use aluminum construction I suggest checking with...
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• How to Install Weight Distribution Snap-Up Brackets on Frame of V-Nose Trailer
  
• The trunnion bars used by the Curt # 17302 are 30-5/8 inches long. The chain hanging brackets would mount so that they're centered roughly 29 inches rearward from the center of the trailer ball. If the V-nose of your trailer covers the top of the trailer frame at that location, no worries. You can simply use a bolt on chain hanger, like part # C17005. Instead of flipping the hanger lever up to take the slack out of the chains, you'd use the trailer jack to raise the trailer tongue...
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• Weight Distribution Recommendation For 2007 Toyota RAV4 Towing A Trailer
  
• When you are towing your trailer with your 2007 Toyota RAV4, there are a few things to consider. You stated that the tongue weight is 345 lbs. Make sure you measure you trailer tongue weight when it is fully loaded with supplies, water, propane, equipment just as when you are towing, including anything that would be stored behind the rear axle of your RAV4. Since your trailer is more than 50 percent of your vehicle weight, weight distribution is recommended. I have included a helpful article...
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• How to Use Curt Weight Distribution System on Trailer with Propane Tank Frame Interference
  
• Since you have a propane tank that would interfere with where the frame brackets of the Curt Short Arm Kit part # C17422 would install on the frame I have a different solution that would work well for you, but this kit as-is would not work for you. Instead you'll want to use frame brackets like the # C17005 with the system as these bolt to the side of the trailer frame to give you a way to hang the chains and not have the propane tanks interfere.
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• What Size Trailer Frame is Compatible with Lift Brackets in Curt Weight Distribution Systems
  
• The lift brackets included with Curt weight distribution system # C17422 are designed to fit frames up to 2-3/4 inches wide. For frame wider than 2-3/4 inches you could add separately chain hangers # C17005 which bolt to the sides of the trailer frame.
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• Frame Bracket Recommendation for Using Curt Weight Distribution System with V-Nose Trailer
  
• Since you have a Curt weight distribution system and a V-nose trailer what you'd need to install the system is a set of bolt on brackets part # C17005. Whether or not you'll be able to get by with just the sway control portion of your setup is hard to say. But since you already have the system may as well use it with the brackets.
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• Chain Hangers for Pro Series WDH That Bolt to Side of Trailer Frame
  
• Actually Reese/Pro Series does make a set of bolt on chain hangers that are designed to work with your Pro Series WDH. For that you would want the part # RP58305. You also wouldn't need to put a lower brace on your trailer for an A-frame jack to fit. Some trailers will have these but for the most part they just aren't needed.
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• How to Attach Chain Style Spring Bars to a 4 Inch Wide Trailer Frame
  
• In order to use a chain style weight distribution system on a trailer with a frame rail that is 4" wide, you are going to want to install a set of bolt-on chain hanger brackets like part # C17005. These brackets work with most chain style spring bars up to 1,500 lbs. As you can see in the attached photo, the method to attach the chains will vary slightly but nonetheless will still work for you and is one of your only options.
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• Length of Spring Bars on Pro Series and Curt Weight Distribution with Friction Sway Bar
  
• The Pro Series Weight Distribution System w Friction Sway Control - Round - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW # PS49903 use the 31-1/2 inch bars # PS58441. If you need shorter bars than I recommend the Curt Short-Arm Weight Distribution System with Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 10K GTW - 1K TW # C17322 which has a spring bar length of 28-3/8 inches. If you don't have the room for the traditional hangers, you can instead use the Chain Hangers for Curt Weight Distribution Systems - Bolt On...
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• Could the Curt Bolt On Brackets C17005 be Used on a 12k Rated System
  
• Yes, the Chain Hangers for Curt Weight Distribution Systems # C17005 that you referenced could be used on a 12k rated WD system. Curt offer either a 10k system part # 17302 or a 15k system # C17333 that this would work great with. The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached an FAQ...
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• Weight Distribution Chain Hanging Brackets for 4 Inch Wide Trailer Frame
  
• None of the frame mounted chain hangers will fit a 4 inch wide trailer frame but I do have a solution for you. You will need to use a bolt-on hanger system on the wider frame, # RP58305, or # C17005. Please note these hangers have not been tested with the EAZ-Lift weight distribution systems.
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• Do Trailer Weight Distribution System Chains have to be Straight Up and Down
  
• The chains on a chain hanging weight distribution system such as # 17300 really do need to be straight up and down or the system will be ineffective. What I recommend is a system that bolts to the sides of the frame so that it will not interfere with anything mounted on top of the frame. If you want to stay with the Curt system # 17300 then another option is to add brackets # C17005 which bolt to the sides of the frame. Ball 19286 also fits this system. Going with the Curt system and...
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• Can a Curt Weight Distribution System be Used on a V-Nose Trailer
  
• To use a weight distribution system like part # C17063 on a V-nose trailer requires you to use a frame brackets that bolts to the side of the frame like part # C17005. This allows the chains to attach to the frame without requiring clearance above the trailer frame.
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• Solution for Installing Curt Weight Distribution System on Trailer with Frame Clearance Issue
  
• Curt offers a chain hanger that is designed to bolt to the side of a trailer frame, part # C17005. This is designed for applications like yours where there isn't access above the trailer frame where the hangers need to be. These will work great with the part # C17501 that you have.
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• Bolt On Curt Weight Distribution Frame Brackets Recommendation
  
• Curt offers a chain hanger that is designed to bolt to the side of a trailer frame, part # C17005. You could easily use these with the Curt kit part # C17062 that you referenced. I am sure welding or bolting on the hangers that come with the kit would be fine, but it's not the recommended way to install them.
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• Do You have to Use the Trailer Jack to be Able to Attach Spring Bar Chains to Chain Hangers
  
• You are doing it correctly. The only way to get the proper tension on/off the spring bars when using chain hangers # C17005 is to use the trailer jack. This often means that you have to lift up the trailer/truck a good amount before you can attach the chains from the bars to the hangers.
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• How Can DeeZee Specialty Series Trailer Tongue Toolbox # DZ91717P be Used with Weight Distribution
  
• The DeeZee Specialty Series Trailer Tongue Toolbox # DZ91717P can fit on the tongue of a trailer with weight distribution chain hangers, but most likely bolt on hangers will need to be used for the WD system as the box will sit on the top of the frame. If you have a Reese, Pro Series, or Draw Tite WD system you could use the part # RP58305. These will bolt to the sides of your trailer frame and would leave the top of your trailer free for the # DZ91717P. If you have a Curt WD system...
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• Weight Distribution for a 2015 Toyota Tundra and 5,000 Pound Utility Trailer
  
• Weight distribution should be used if the trailer weighs at least 50 percent of the vehicle's gross weight or if the coupled trailer causes the vehicle to sag at the back. Also, the best solution for sag caused by a coupled trailer is weight distribution and not air bags. Air bags and other helper springs are designed for loads carried in the truck bed. You will not get the full benefits of either system if you used both at the same time. To choose a weight distribution system you will...
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• Solution for Curt Weight Distribution Chain Hangers that Have Interference Above Trailer Frame
  
• You really have to have the spring bar hangers at the correct location otherwise the system isn't going to work to it's potential. The solution for trailers like yours that have interference above the frame of the trailer is to use hangers that bolt to the side of the frame. For that you'd want the part # C17005 which will allow you to move the hangers where they're needed.
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• How to Select Correct Weight Distribution System for Rockwood Toy Hauler Tent Trailer
  
• The key to selecting a weight distribution/sway control system (WD/SC) is knowing the actual tongue weight (TW) of the loaded trailer and to this figure adding the weight of anything in the tow vehicle that sits behind the rear axle, such as a generator or cooler. This cargo will act just like trailer TW and so it needs to be accounted for. We offer a TW scale # 5780 to simplify measuring. Ideally this total TW falls right near the middle of the operating range for the chosen WD/SC system....
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