Fastway Weight Distribution Hitch - FA48FR

Fight back against winding roads and strong wind gusts that cause your trailer to get squirrelly. This system evenly spreads out your tongue weight for a smoother ride. Adjustable shank included.

Features:

• Evenly spreads out your tongue weight among all the axles of your tow vehicle and trailer
  • Levels out your ride to restore control and stability
  • Lets you tow to the max capacity of your hitch
• Sway control keeps your trailer from getting pushed off course
  • Holds your trailer in line with rigid, frame-mounted brackets
  • Uses steel-on-steel friction to combat any sway that occurs
• Comptible with surge-type brake actuators
• Desired head tilt is achieved using stackable washers
  • Add or remove washers from the spacer rivet in the hitch head
• No-drill, clamp-on brackets can be adjusted along your trailer frame
  • Accommodates frame-mounted items such as gas tanks, battery boxes, tool boxes, or generators
• Powder coated steel is durable and corrosion resistant
• Includes head assembly, adjustable shank, spring bars, sway control brackets, lift handle, and all necessary hardware
  • Hitch ball with 1-1/4" diameter shank sold separately

Specs:

• Fits: 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers rated for use with weight distribution systems
• Tongue weight: 250 lbs - 600 lbs
• Gross towing weight: 6,000 lbs
• Sway control bracket positioning: 27" - 30" back from center of coupler
• Maximum trailer frame height: 6"
• Shank length:
  • 8" From center of hitch pin hole to center of adjustment holes
  • 9" From center of hitch pin hole to front of shank
  • 7" From center of hitch pin hole to back of shank
  • 12" Overall
• Total height adjustment along shank: 7-1/2"
  • Maximum rise: 6-1/4"
  • Maximum drop: 2-3/4"
  • Overall height: 8-1/2"
  • Holes are spaced 1-1/4" apart on center
• From the center of the pin hole to the center of the ball: 12"
• 10-Year warranty

Included w/ System	Required - Sold Separately	Optional Add-Ons
Weight Distribution Head 2 Sway Control Brackets 2 Spring Bars Snap-up Lever Spacer Rivet and Washers Necessary Installation Hardware	Hitch Ball w/ 1-1/4" Diameter Shank	n/a

Pro Tip: Before you invest in a weight distribution hitch, make sure your cargo is evenly loaded in your trailer to keep the weight balanced. If you still have a hard time even after balancing your tongue weight, a weight distribution hitch should help.

L-Brackets vs. Add-On Friction Sway Bars

• L-brackets that hold spring bars in place provide a tried-and-true method of sway control
  • Provides weight distribution and sway control in one system
  • Ensures steady towing, but can be noisy
• Friction sway bars can be added to a standard weight distribution hitch to force your trailer back in line
  • Has to be removed at times (e.g. in the rain or when you're backing up), but its adjustable tension is a plus
  • Doesn't work with surge-type actuators

If you've got a moderate amount of sway behind you when you tow, and you want to save a few hundred bucks on getting a more premium option like an Equalizer or the B&W Continuum - which you know would be overkill for your application anyway - the Fastway e2 might be the middle of the road option you're after. It creates a rigid system of steel bars and L-brackets that rub together to create friction, which prevents your trailer from getting off track behind your tow vehicle. And it uses friction to force your trailer back in line if a strong crosswind or passing truck is a bit too much for the rigid hold to handle on its own.

Because the steel-on-steel friction of the bars and L-brackets is noisy, don't be alarmed if you hear some banging, creaking, and grinding. It's just the system working to correct sway.

Fun Fact: Steel-on-steel friction is what locomotives use to keep multi-ton railcars from swaying.

Adjusting the Head Tilt

• Adding washers adds tension, but it's not a case of "the more the merrier"
• Stacking washers can be a pain, but you only need to do it once, or if your tongue weight changes

To adjust the tilt, simply slide washers onto the spacer rivet and insert it into the head assembly. Once the spacer is in place, tighten the shank bolts to secure the head to the shank. To check if your truck and trailer are level, you'll need to hookup and release your tongue jack. Repeating this step means adding more washers if the rear of your truck is sagging, or removing washers if too much weight has been distributed to your tow vehicle's front axle.

While the washer-stacking method allows you to fine-tune the setup at the time of installation, it's going to require some patience. It can be time consuming because, if you don't get everything right the first time (which, you probably won't), you'll have to take the head unit apart to adjust the washers. You might have to raise or lower the L-brackets too to get the tension just right, and that's a bit of a pain also. Not to mention that you might have to repeat this process if your tongue weight changes or if you swap out your tow vehicle.

Pro Tip: For a step-by-step guide on how to fully install the e2, check out our videos at the top of this page. Our installers even have some advice to offer on measuring your vehicle's squat.

Why Use a Weight Distribution Hitch?

• Prevents uneven tire wear on your vehicle and trailer
• Keeps the rear of your tow vehicle from sagging
• Lets you tow to the max capacity of your trailer hitch
• Stops your headlights from pointing up at the sky
• Gives you control over steering your rig

Selecting the Right Weight Distribution System

• Think "Goldilocks"
  • If you go for overbuilt, you'll have a rigid ride
  • If it's not strong enough, it's virtually useless
• Let your tongue weight be your guide

Your tongue weight is the first thing you need to know when figuring out which weight distribution system you need. Most people think that if they get the highest-rated system possible, it'll be smooth sailing. But actually, this will create a rigid ride and a bouncing trailer. On the other hand, if the system isn't strong enough, it won't be able to distribute the weight properly, making it virtually useless.

Once you know your trailer's tongue weight, add it to the weight of the cargo behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle. Then just choose a weight distribution system rated for that combined tongue weight.

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