If your trailer has a short tongue or limited space near the frame, the Curt Short-Arm Weight Distribution System is built for exactly that. Its 28-3/8" trunnion spring bars are shorter than standard, letting you fit lift brackets on frames where space is tight. The forged-steel bars distribute up to 1,000 lbs of tongue weight and 10,000 lbs of gross towing weight across both axles for a balanced, stable ride. By restoring front-end weight to your tow vehicle, it helps stop rear sag, even tire wear, and wandering headlights so everything stays level and under control.
Backing up or maneuvering a trailer shouldn’t mean disassembling your hitch. The short-arm design and top-mount configuration let you make tight turns and reverse without removing the system. The included adjustable shank fits 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers rated for use with weight-distribution systems, giving you flexibility with a maximum rise of 7-3/4" and a 1/2" drop.
The solid, forged-steel spring bars and powder-coated hardware make this system durable and corrosion-resistant. Two set screws on the head assembly let you adjust the tilt without stacking washers—just pivot the head and lock it down. Tilting the ball away from your tow vehicle adds more tension, letting you fine-tune your setup without extra tools or guesswork.
The system comes complete with head assembly, shank, lift brackets, lift chains, handle, and hardware—everything you need to get started. If you want sway control later, it’s built to accept a bar-style friction sway control arm such as part #17200 (sold separately). That add-on uses friction to bring your trailer back in line when crosswinds or passing trucks push it off course.
Once installed and dialed in, this hitch evenly distributes weight so your trailer tracks straight and true. Users report towing everything from car haulers to toy haulers with “total control” and a noticeably steadier ride. With a 10,000-lb capacity system matched to your hitch rating, you’ll feel the difference in steering response and braking confidence mile after mile.
| Included w/ C17332 | Required - Sold Separately | Optional Add-Ons |
|---|---|---|
| Adjustable Shank System Head Lift Brackets Spring Bars | Hitch Ball w/ 1-1/4" Diameter Shank | Bar-Style Friction Sway Control |
Customer Satisfaction Score:
95% were satisfied with this product
5% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
We're a first time travel trailer owners. I purchased the CURT weight distribution hitch. It's heavy duty and easy to assemble. Then I purchased the Draw-tite electronic brake control with a Tekonsha wire harness for my truck. After watching you tube to see how to find the brake control cable on my truck and assemble the electronic brake control it all works perfectly.
Product was great but the service was better!!! The carton arrived apparently damaged by the carrier with multiple pieces missing. The e-trailer staff had replacement parts sent immediately and they arrived two days later. The transaction was taken care of by e-trailer without any hesitation. Service better than I receive at many places in person. Well Done e-trailer.
This is a great, easy to use weight distributing hitch that fit perfected on a small 8x12' trailer and a minivan. Highly recommended. Solid and easy to assemble
Hitch was completely worn out after a few months of daily use.
Was in stock and delivered next day! Andy was helpful in getting what I needed.
Excellent hitch for towing large trailers, easy to set up.
It's a nicely made unit. Very heavy duty. Easy instructions to follow.
Great price, really good quality hitch. Seems like the best hitch for the money
Great service, helped me find what I needed. Shipped right away. Purchased the C17123 10 hole 7" drop shank as well for my lifted F-150. Thanks to the sales person to get me the correct parts.
Product is exactly as described. Great customer service and extremely fast shipping.
I was hesitant to order here instead of [online] Price was cheaper with etrailer and delivered on date promised. My o ly regret was not realizing my ball was a 1" shank vice the required 1 1/4" shank. Thank you
Curt weight distribution hitch ,,fit my v nose trailer perfect after your recommendation....excellent service...fast delivery.....will buy again
Heavy duty kit. Worked well with addition to airbags on Durango to pull a 24' race trailer. Like the bars, much better than the round bars I had previously. Handles better also.
Exactly what I needed for my new travel trailer. Needed a hitch to support almost 1400lbs tongue weight, this fit the bill. Package was a little damaged, but its hard to hurt a hitch, nothing was damaged. Curt install video is the first thing that comes up on youtube. Description says "short arm" model, but it looks pretty standard to me, about the same size as my old Reese hitch.
etrailer is amazing, shipping was free, and it arrived to me in 4 days!
This is a serious hitch if you are needing one that allows for up to1,500lb.tongue weight.
The build quality is very good and it fits our trailer which due to the V- Nose has limited space for the traditional longer trunnion spring arms.
We also like the spacers that are used to position the head for placement of the spring arms.
Unlike the head locks on most hitches, there is absolutely no way for this to slip or move after it is adjusted.
We have no doubts that we will get years of service from it.
Thank you etrailer.com!
Perfect fit, exactly as described.
Assembly instructions are lacking a little, but it is pretty straightforward to assemble.
My first order wasn’t the right setup for what I needed, but I called Brent J at etrailer.com and he helped me get the first order returned. Then he took the time to get my order right (to research it) by looking at diagrams and pictures making sure it was what I needed and that I got everything I needed. He was so nice and very professional. The Curt Weight Distribution Hitch with Trunnion Bars (Part # C17333) was perfect for my setup. My truck pulls my trailer so smooth and I can tell a BIG difference now that I have the hitch how even and well-balanced it pulls. There’s no swaying either. So go to etrailer.com or talk to Brent J. They have all your towing needs and more, and at great prices too! Thank you so much!!
Product was received the next day. Packaging looks good. It is for someone else so hasn’t been opened yet. He will use it for anew trailer he bought to haul his duck decoys. Thanks for speedy shipping.
This has worked well over the year. Very satisfied.
Had a chance to try this out several times on a 25' aluminum car hauler, work's great, total control. Thank you!
E-trailer had just what I needed for a good price. The shorter than standard length distribution arms were just what I needed for my toy hauler. Product was well packaged. The delivery was unexpectedly FAST!!! Awesome service!
I will never tow a trailer again without a distribution hitch.
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