Is this right For you? Product Expert Lindsey S says:
Yes, if you:
Have a V-nose trailer with 800 lbs – 1,000 lbs of tongue weight
Need some sway control every now and then
Have a long trailer that might end up needing a sway bar on each side
No, if you:
Have a trailer with surge brakes
Need intensive sway control
Have a taller tow vehicle and need a decent drop
This weight distribution system will help to evenly distribute the load over the axles of both your tow vehicle and trailer for a smooth, controlled ride. Shank and pre-attached, pre-torqued 2-5/16" ball included. Lowest Prices for the best weight distribution hitch from CURT. Curt Short-Arm Weight Distribution System with Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 10K GTW - 1K TW part number C17322 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 800-298-1624 for expert service.
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CURT Weight Distribution Hitch
- C17322
900 lbs
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
WD With Sway Control
Does Not Allow Backing Up
Includes Shank
CURT
Reduces Sway
Electric Brake Compatible
Bar Style
This weight distribution system will help to evenly distribute the load over the axles of both your tow vehicle and trailer for a smooth, controlled ride. Shank and pre-attached, pre-torqued 2-5/16" ball included.
Features:
Evenly distributes weight over axles of tow vehicle and trailer for stability and control
Creates a more level ride for both tow vehicle and trailer
Friction sway control reduces sway caused by winds, curving roads and sudden maneuvers
Adjustable tension lets you create the perfect degree of control and resistance
Integrated handle engages and disengages the system
Removable - just release 2 spring locking pins
Trunnion spring bars are constructed of solid, forged steel for strength and durability
Bars are shorter than those in standard systems to accommodate your short-tongue trailer
Adjustable spring-bar tension - just switch links in lift chains to fine-tune
Desired tilt is achieved with traditional washer design
Add or remove washers from spacer rivet to tilt head up or down
Powder coated steel resists corrosion
Snap-up lever eases installation by reducing lifting required by trailer jack
System includes head assembly, adjustable shank, 2-5/16" hitch ball with 1-1/4" diameter shank, sway control bar, spring bars, lift brackets and chains, snap-up handle, pin and clip, and all necessary hardware
Specs:
Tongue weight: 800 lbs - 1,000 lbs
Maximum gross towing weight: 10,000 lbs
Application: 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers rated for use with weight-distribution systems
Shank length: 12"
Maximum rise: 7-3/4" from top of hitch receiver opening
Maximum drop: 1/2" from top of hitch receiver opening
Spring-bar length: 28-3/8"
1-Year limited warranty
Included w/ C17322
Optional Add-Ons
Adjustable Shank
System Head
Lift Brackets
Spring Bars
Bar-Style Friction Sway Control
2-5/16" Hitch Ball w/ 1-1/4" Diameter Shank
2" Hitch Ball w/ 1-1/4" Diameter Shank
Create a stable ride for your tow vehicle and trailer with a weight-distribution hitch. Adding spring bars to your towing system applies leverage, which transfers the load that is pushing down on the rear of your vehicle to all the axles on both your tow vehicle and your trailer, resulting in an even distribution of weight throughout. The result is a smooth, level ride, as well as the ability to tow the maximum capacity of your hitch.
Selecting a Weight Distribution System
The tongue weight rating is the most important factor in determining which size weight distribution system you should use. If the bars of the system you choose are rated too high for your setup, they will create a rigid ride, which can result in a bouncing trailer. If, on the other hand, the bars are not rated high enough, the system will be unable to properly distribute the weight, rendering it virtually useless.
To determine the proper weight rating for a weight distribution system, you must first determine your trailer's tongue weight. Then add to that the weight of the cargo behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle. These two measurements make up the tongue weight rating for a weight distribution system.
Curt Short-Arm Weight Distribution System with Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 10K GTW - 1K TW - C17322
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (74 Customer Reviews)
This weight distribution system will help to evenly distribute the load over the axles of both your tow vehicle and trailer for a smooth, controlled ride. Shank and pre-attached, pre-torqued 2-5/16" ball included.
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by: Robert03/08/2022
I use this to pull a camper and it works great. etrailer has been great to order from and they have very good products. I have ordered several items since i ordered this hitch from them. Give them a chance, they will do you right.
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by: Patrick Duggan03/31/2019
I had an L shaped weight distribution hitch before I bought this Curt model from E trailer.If you the coop ape the two the older one wS easier to operate. The Pins that lock the chain brackets in please are difficult to remove and adding wd40 does not help also this new one seems to be lower to the ground,, making me bend over and sometimes or even get to my knees to hook it up .My wife used to be able to help me with the older one the new one she is not able so I do both sides myself . Also the part that connects to the truck you need to hold it sideways then flip the the release up and maneuver it he top 2 tabs into place , lot more work than the L shaped one I had. It’s ok otherwise.
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by: Duane H.08/13/2016
My weight distribution hitch worked perfectly. It was very easy to install and the instructions made it simple to adjust for the weight I was pulling. The sway control that I received was great as well holding me steady on the highway, even with strong cross-winds. An impressive product that I would definitely recommend.
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by: Silverprinc10/31/2014
Happy with the product. Had the trailer company set up the hitch on my Tundra with out a hitch!!! Ha.
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Still working great!!!
Silverprinc - 10/31/2015
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by: Barry12/19/2018
I’ve used this hitch as and RV Transporter for a year now and this is a great weight distribution hitch at a great price!
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by: GP05/04/2018
have has this hitch for over a year now and have had zero issues. It is used exclusively to pull my 28 foot travel trailer. Heavy duty and easy to use.
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by: Eric08/08/2020
I have a 2016 F150 4x4 that I leveled and I'm pulling a V-nose enclosed car trailer. The shank that came with the hitch won't allow me to level the trailer. So I ordered a 12 inch drop shank to allow me to level the trailer. I thought the one came with it would work . I will give further review once I receive the new shank.
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by: Steve M03/23/2016
Your torsion bar hitch and service were impecable. The people at Husky Cargo trailer in Florida that built the car hauler should take lessons on how to build a trailer and treat paying customers.
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by: Shane McFarland09/15/2014
Installed on 14,500 rated trailer pulled 1400 miles round trip no issues, no sway, truck and trailer leveled out for a smooth ride.
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by: Roger T03/24/2016
Easier to use then another brand. Only problem was that somehow I bent one of torsion bar retaining clips. Was afraid I would ruin it trying to straighten it out but didn't. I use a colored zip tie to mark the proper chain link to eliminate guessing.
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by: Gene B08/06/2014
Unfortunately, I have not been able to put my new towing system to use yet. However, the product was delivered very quickly, and shipping was free. Very satisfied with how easily the parts were to assemble. Great experience, so far, with etrailer.com
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by: Wade05/17/2019
Like your product, but the packaging leaves a lot to be desired. This is the second one we bought and both were delivered in broken damaged boxes. Luckily all the parts were there. Thanks for the quick delivery.
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by: Dennis K05/17/2015
It does a awesome job pulling are 26 ft camper behind a half ton pickup
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by: James02/13/2022
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by: Amber04/02/2021
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by: Louis04/17/2021
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by: Mica12/29/2021
Review from a similar Short-Arm in Weight Distribution Hitch
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!!
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Review from a similar Short-Arm in Weight Distribution Hitch
This how the box showed up with just a couple of pieces left in it. Then they act like they are doing you a favor to replace it. Package it right before you ship it.
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I apologize for the inconvenience. Customer Service will be helping you with this issue.
-- Sierra K - 12/01/2021
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by: Peter04/08/2022
Review from a similar Short-Arm in Weight Distribution Hitch
Item was delivered had a minor issue with item Melissa from costumer service was the best at taking care of the problem. Very satisfied I have ordered from here in the past and will be using ETRAILER again Thank you Melissa for all your help .
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by: Carlos04/22/2022
Review from a similar Short-Arm in Weight Distribution Hitch
I will have our Customer Service team reach out to you.
-- Jenny N - 04/27/2022
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by: Dewayne02/18/2022
Review from a similar Short-Arm in Weight Distribution Hitch
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
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by: Troy12/29/2021
Review from a similar Short-Arm in Weight Distribution Hitch
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!
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by: Kyle05/06/2022
Review from a similar Short-Arm in Weight Distribution Hitch
Hitch was completely worn out after a few months of daily use.
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You mentioned that it was completely worn out and I wanted to ask if you could explain in more detail? Would you be able to send a picture.
-- Jenny N - 05/10/2022
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I do not have any pictures. I scraped it last fall. The pockets where the arms go in the hitch were completely worn out almost completely through.
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When there is excessive wear in the trunnion socket in he head unit, it indicates that there may be an overload on the bars or that its needs more lubrication. You will want to make sure trailer and vehicle are as level as possible. If not level then you will want to re-measure and adjust until it is. The spring bars need to have a heavy, fibrous grease applied to the top section of each spring bar.
-- Jenny N - 05/10/2022
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by: Orville B.11/16/2013
Review from a similar Short-Arm in Weight Distribution Hitch
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!
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That hitch has been great! Our approximate 7,000lb., 27 ft. enclosed race car hauling trailer, is now very stable. With the bars and hitch we were using, which were much to small, it was a real handful, now you hardly know it is back there!Great piece of equipment!
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by: David08/04/2021
Review from a similar Short-Arm in Weight Distribution Hitch
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
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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 a help article on determining tongue weight for you to check out as well. You will want the loaded tongue weight of your setup to fall right in the middle of the tongue weight range of the system you use.
If your tongue weight is right near... view full answer...
The best way to select a weight distribution system for your 2011 Dodge Durango is to weigh the trailer when it is fully loaded and ready to tow. When weighing the trailer you will need to determine the gross trailer weight and the gross tongue weight, and add the weight of anything you may have loaded in the rear of your Durango to the tongue weight.
Armed with this information you can select a weight distribution system that has a tongue weight capacity and gross weight capacity that... view full answer...
The total weight of the Curt Short Arm weight distribution system part # C17322 is 107 lbs, but you have to consider that the frame brackets stay permanently mounted to the trailer as well as the friction sway control unit. Also, the spring bars can detach from the head of the system too which allows you to take the system apart in pieces that are very reasonable in weight.
So each of the bars are going to weigh around 14 lbs, and then the head and shank will weigh right at 40 lbs as they... view full answer...
The best way to determine what system will work for you is to know what your total tongue weight is. The total tongue weight is the tongue weight of your fully-loaded-ready-to-tow trailer added to the weight of any cargo you place behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. You will then want to find a system where your total tongue weight falls near the middle of the tongue weight range for the system. Getting a system that is too small will be useless, but getting a system that is too big... view full answer...
Basically with any weight distribution system/sway control you can back a trailer up with it installed IF you only plan to back up mainly in a straight line. If the trailer has to be jackknifed at all then you have to disconnect the setup.
The rule of thumb I use for how tight of a turn you can go is basically how tight of an angle can your trailer be at moving forward with the steering wheel all the way turned. view full answer...
The warning for backing up weight distribution systems like the # C17322 that you referenced is because of the friction sway control system that is included. As long as you aren't jackknifing your trailer when you are backing up you should be fine.
If you find yourself in a situation where you need to do that you will want to remove the spring bars and the friction sway control (if you have one) and then you would be fine to back the trailer up.
It's not so much the reversing of the... view full answer...
I do have an option for you but we do not offer a longer version of the Replacement Square U-bolts for 26000 Dual Cam Sway Control part # 58000. However, this is more or less irrelevant as you cannot use the Reese Dual Cam Weight Distribution System on an aluminum frame trailer like your ATC Raven Cargo Trailer because it creates too much stress for the frame to handle.
The other issues you will have is that the Reese Dual Cam Weight Distribution System will require that you have space... view full answer...
When you need to back up the trailer, with the Curt Short-Arm Weight Distribution System # C17322, you will need to switch the sway control lever to the off position. Then pull two clips, remove the friction sway control bar, and now you are ready to back up.
Curt does not recommend backing up with this system because there is a chance that this weight distribution system could bind up and get damaged.
If backing up is still a concern, we have the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System... view full answer...
The Curt Weight Distribution System With Sway Control, part # C17322, has a 10000 lb gross towing weight and is designed to fit 2 inch by 2 inch receiver openings. It comes with a shank that has a 5-1/2 inch rise or 7-1/2 inch drop opening.
If you wish to need the Curt Bolt-Together Adjustable Shank, part # C17100, it would have to be purchased separately. view full answer...
The spring bars of the Curt weight distribution system part # C17322 do remove when you uninstall the system. You'd lower the bars first and then you'd pull the pins out of the trunnions and slide the bars out. view full answer...
Just a few things to note about Weight Distribution (WD) systems. You will want to make sure that you pick a system that has a weight range that your Total Tongue Weight (TTW) falls in the middle of. Total Tongue Weight is the Tongue Weight (TW) of your loaded and ready-to-go trailer, plus the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of your 2014 GMC Sierra. Once you know what your TTW is, then you can make sure to pick out an appropriate WD system.
Also, the TW of any trailer should... view full answer...
With Curt Short Arm weight distribution systems like the part # C17322 that you referenced the distance from the center of the hitch ball to the far edge of the chain hanger will be 30-5/8 inches. A lot of times the best solution for V-nose trailers like yours is to use bolt on hangers like part # C17005 instead as this style does not require clearance above the frame channel so it fits right underneath the V-nose. view full answer...
It sounds as if your new 3/4 ton truck has might be a bit taller and the suspension is stiffer so the tongue weight of your trailer is not affecting the truck suspension nearly as much. In this case, I would recommend adjusting the height of your weight distribution head mount so that the when the trailer is coupled the trailer frame will be towed as level as possible.
To adjust the ball mount, park the trailer on fairly level ground and measure from the ground up to the top of the coupler.... view full answer...
To determine if you have the correct system for your trailer tongue weight, you should determine the fully loaded and ready to tow tongue weight of your trailer. The weight of any gear stowed behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle also needs to be considered as tongue weight. I have linked you to an FAQ article that shows a few ways to determine the tongue weight. You will need to ensure that the fully loaded and ready to tow tongue weight of your trailer does not exceed the 1,000 lb maximum... view full answer...
If your Hornet travel trailer has a tongue weight between 750 and 1,000 pounds when loaded and ready to tow combined with the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the van, then the Curt system # C17322 will work well for you.
You will want to choose a system that has a tongue weight capacity range that encompasses the trailer tongue weight when loaded plus the weight of any gear loaded behind the rear axle of the towing vehicle for the best results. I have included a link... view full answer...
Yes, the Curt Weight Distribution System, # C17322, comes with everything you will need including the shank and a ball. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you.
You will want to make sure that this is the best system for your needs. Weight distribution systems should be selected based on the tongue weight of the trailer plus the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the towing vehicle.
This system has a tongue weight capacity range of 800 to 1,000... view full answer...
The most important factor to consider when choosing a weight distribution system is knowing the tongue weight of your trailer when it is fully loaded and ready to tow. The weight distribution systems that we carry will list a tongue weight range. You will want to choose a system that has a tongue weight range that encompasses the fully loaded tongue weight of your trailer.
Choosing a weight distribution system that is too heavy or too light for the tongue weight of your trailer will not... view full answer...
The best recommendation I could give you would be to move as much weight to the front of your trailer as possible. That will give you the best results. Sway control systems work best on setups that will start to sway when a semi-truck passes or if it's just windy in general. If too much weight is in the back of a trailer the best solution is to move the weight forward or if that's not possible add weight to the front of the trailer. view full answer...
As long as you aren't making tight turns with the trailer you can back up with the Curt Weight Distribution System # C17322. If you end up in a situation where the trailer is going to be at a sharp angle in relation to the tow vehicle then I would recommend you disconnect the spring bars and friction sway control bar to prevent damage. The friction sway bar is the most restricting component and that is why the warning for backing up with the hitch is there. view full answer...
The Curt Short-Arm Weight Distribution System, part # C17322 has a 2-5/16 inch hitch ball included and already torqued on the system but you can use a 2-inch hitch ball if you need.
The 2-inch ball I recommend is part # A-90. This hitch ball has a 2-5/8 inch long shank and has a 10,000-lb weight capacity. view full answer...
Curt weight distribution system # C17322 is rated for 800 to 1,000 pounds tongue weight so it would be overkill for your trailer unless you also have weight behind the rear axle of the towing vehicle that increases the tongue weight to at least 800 pounds.
There is a similar Curt system, # C17330, rated for 500 to 600 pounds tongue weight and another, # C17331, rated for 600 to 800 pounds.
To choose a weight distribution system you will need to go by the total tongue weight of the set... view full answer...
In order to get the right Weight Distribution (WD) system for your 2008 Toyota Tacoma towing setup, you will need to know your actual Tongue Weight (TW) when fully loaded and ready to tow and not just the dry weight. You will also need to include any weight from behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle. To easily find your tongue weight, I recommend using something like the Sherline Trailer Tongue Weight Scale, Item # 5780. As you determine this weight, keep in mind that the TW is 10%... view full answer...
I do have an option for you but there is not a longer version of the Replacement Square U-bolts for 26000 Dual Cam Sway Control part # 58000 available. However, this is more or less irrelevant as you cannot use the Reese Dual Cam Weight Distribution System on an aluminum frame trailer like your ATC Raven Cargo Trailer because it creates too much stress for the frame to handle.
The other issues you will have is that the Reese Dual Cam Weight Distribution System will require that you have... view full answer...
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 on determining tongue weight for you to check out as well.
If when your setup is loaded and ready to tow the tongue weight is below 1,000 lbs then yes, the # C17322 would be an excellent choice for you. But until you get an exact figure... view full answer...
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