Is this right for you? Product Expert Lindsey S says:
Yes, if you:
Have a trailer with 600 lbs – 1,000 lbs of tongue weight that experiences sway from time to time
Don't want to have to go through the hassle of disconnecting anything to back your rig up or to tow in the rain
Have a lifted truck and won't be able to use the standard shank that typically comes with these hitches
No, if you:
Have a significant amount of sway on a regular basis and need something that can really hold your trailer in line
Hate noise - the steel on steel brackets can create a racket, especially during turns
Have a van or low-riding car that requires more ground clearance than you can get with round bars
Two points of steel-on-steel friction work to prevent and correct trailer sway in this weight distribution system. Sway control brackets help to ensure that your trailer stays in line with your tow vehicle. Adjustable shank sold separately. Lowest Prices for the best weight distribution hitch from Fastway. Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Round - 10,000 lbs GTW - Without Shank part number FA94-00-1033 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 800-298-8924 for expert service.
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Fastway Weight Distribution Hitch
700 lbs
800 lbs
900 lbs
WD With Sway Control
Fastway
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Allows Backing Up
Reduces Sway
Shank Not Included
Electric Brake Compatible
Surge Brake Compatible
2-Point
Two points of steel-on-steel friction work to prevent and correct trailer sway in this weight distribution system. Sway control brackets help to ensure that your trailer stays in line with your tow vehicle. Adjustable shank sold separately.
Features:
Evenly distributes weight over axles of tow vehicle and trailer for stability and control
Creates a level ride for both tow vehicle and trailer
Integrated 2-Point Sway Control limits side-to-side movement
Brackets keep spring bars in place for a rigid system that holds trailer in line
Steel-on-steel friction helps to minimize sway caused by winds or sudden maneuvers
No lift chains - eliminate unwanted movement
Unique design makes system compatible with surge-type brake actuators
Round spring bars flex for a controlled, even ride
No-drill, clamp-on brackets can be adjusted along the trailer frame
Accommodates frame-mounted items such as gas tanks, battery boxes, toolboxes, or generators
Desired tilt is achieved with traditional washer design
Add or remove washers from spacer rivet to tilt head up or down
Powder coated steel construction is durable and corrosion resistant
Snap-up lever eases installation by reducing lifting required by trailer jack
System includes head assembly, spring bars, sway control brackets, lift handle, pin and clip, and all necessary hardware
Hitch ball sold separately - requires 1-1/4" diameter shank
Specs:
Tongue weight: 600 lbs - 1,000 lbs
Gross towing weight: 10,000 lbs
Fits: 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers rated for use with weight distribution systems
Sway control bracket positioning: 24" - 27" back from center of coupler
Maximum trailer frame height: 6"
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
Adjustable Shank
Hitch Ball w/ 1-1/4" Diameter Shank
Thin Walled Socket for Installation of Hitch Ball
Create a more 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.
Fastway e2 Sway Control
The two points of sway control within the e2 are created by the steel-on-steel friction that occurs when the spring bars slide within the L-brackets that are mounted on the trailer tongue. Most traditional weight-distribution systems have spring bars that are suspended by chains. Although this ensures that the system is not so rigid as to create bounce in the trailer, it also allows a good deal of side-to-side play in the system.
The direct friction that is applied to the spring bars in the e2 system helps to stop sway once it has begun. The concept is similar to the way in which an add-on friction sway control device functions. When each spring bar moves forward or backward, or side to side, it rubs along the bracket, creating friction. The resistance created by this action limits the movement of the spring bar, thus preventing further side-to-side movement of the trailer.
Most add-on units feature some sort of friction material similar to that used in automotive brakes. But the e2 uses direct steel-on-steel contact to create resistance. This is the same sort of friction that is used with locomotives that pull loaded railcars weighing tons. No additional materials are needed. The steel will outlast any of those other materials, providing an extremely durable, functional sway-control system.
94-00-1033 Fast Way e2 Weight-Distribution Hitch - Round Bar - 10K
Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Round - 10,000 lbs GTW - Without Shank - FA94-00-1033
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (344 Customer Reviews)
Two points of steel-on-steel friction work to prevent and correct trailer sway in this weight distribution system. Sway control brackets help to ensure that your trailer stays in line with your tow vehicle. Adjustable shank sold separately.
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by: Mike D03/31/2019
Great for safe towing! Use this on my flat bed racecar hauler, about 6k# total and my 1/2 ton Yukon feels like a 3/4 ton. Follow directions to setup properly and it feels great. Note that I had to put the car a few inches rearward after the hitch because of how it distributes the weight. Also for GM vehicles with stabilitrak, Puch the button and release once to turn off traction control, then hold it down until stabilitrak turns off or else it will disable itself and bark at you for half a dozen drives after the hitch is removed.
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by: Richard10/23/2019
Seems to work great. Have done a trial tow around the neighborhood. True test will be a real trip out of town.
Was pretty easy to set up. Do not tighten the mounting bolts to shank until after the setup height, angles, etc are set. The lock tight material in those belts makes is REALLY hard to undo them if you need to.
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by: Tony11/12/2019
My tow vehicle is a 93 Fullsize Bronco.Setup on my 20 foot JayFlight.Don't even know it's there.Very pleased.
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by: Steve S.08/09/2019
I tried to buy a weight distribution hitch from mail order company and they sent me the wrong one twice. Twice. I shipped them both back (Pain in the butt) and ordered it from you guys for $15 more. It came not only Free Shipping, but correct and in two days!
You have me hooked!
Thanks! (I'm going on vacation with my family and needed this leveling hitch!)
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I love it! I have owned 3 or 4 other leveling hitches in the last 20 years and this is the best one I have ever had. Easy to hook up and works like a charm!
Steve S - 08/10/2020
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by: Dallas06/02/2019
Bought this for a 4th Gen Ram 2500, to use with our travel trailer. I liked that i had to purchase the hitch shank separately, due to most WD hitches, dont come with the proper shank for taller trucks anyway. This is a great product, and was easy to install. Definitely helped with the sway. We didnt have much sag to start, due to the heavier truck. It did also take the small sag we had out completely. I would purchase again if needed.
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by: Ryan02/16/2019
I have had this hitch/weight distribution setup for a year now and I am very pleased. The trailer hookup is a simple process and the trailer is level. The built in sway control seems to be doing the trick, no issues. I am pulling a 29' Nash 25c with a GVW of 8500 lbs with a 2012 Tundra Crewmax.
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by: Benji09/14/2018
Looks to be well built. Delivery was quick. I would buy a 2nd one if I ever needed it.
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by: Ryan05/18/2018
Everything works great. As always etrailer ships quickly and answers all your questions
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by: Lance S.04/07/2018
Got the hitch in 2 days, installed it via instructions and a few videos. No problems, works as advertised, usual awesomeness from etrailer.
Installed it on a 5K pound 27 foot travel trailer, hitch weight 550... towing with '07 Tundra, 5.7L, pulls like a champ.
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by: GaCamper07/22/2019
Review from a similar e2 in Weight Distribution Hitch
I am still happy with my purchase. 2000 Yukon XL towing apx 3500 lb single axle 19 ft camper. We have done a few 8 hr trips and a lot of local ones. No sway rides smooth. Easy to hook up.
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Still working great. No problems. Havent needed any adjustments.
GaCamper - 07/23/2020
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by: John07/24/2019
Review from a similar e2 in Weight Distribution Hitch
Box was beat up by UPS, but hitch was not damaged. In the process of assembling it now. Looks like a great quality hitch. Will follow up after installation.
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Excellent hitch, works great!
John F - 07/25/2020
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by: MC08/19/2017
Review from a similar e2 in Weight Distribution Hitch
Easy to install, easy-to-follow instructions. Anti-sway worked well at highway speeds and on country roads. It's heavy! Recommend getting one of those hitch carriers or a large tool bag to carry it.
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by: Patrick03/08/2018
Review from a similar e2 in Weight Distribution Hitch
Everything worked great 482566
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by: Dave Leathers06/29/2017
Review from a similar e2 in Weight Distribution Hitch
Installed your Fastway e2 600 lb trunnion hitch for 18 ft travel trailer. Pulling it with 2015 Tacoma V6. Works great! Got the setup right on first try. Instructions were very good. Happy with the product and with etrailer.
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Review from a similar e2 in Weight Distribution Hitch
Good product. Works as advertised. The weld radius on one side is not too clean, making it difficult to secure the riser bar with the 90-deg pin.
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by: Larry B08/02/2019
Review from a similar e2 in Weight Distribution Hitch
I ordered the WDH after trying towing with just a sway bar for our Honda Pilot - Airstream Sport22. Once setup the rig now tows level and is quite a bit more stable.
The hitch is very well constructed and the directions were fairly easy to follow, I decided to flip the link plate even though the coupler was top mounted it was located at the bottom of the A -frame. Per the directions you will need to retorque the fasteners, I did this after a couple of short trips 10-25 miles. After an 825 mile trip only the angle set bolt needed a little more tightening.
One thing to note, the hitch does include a bushing for a 1" ball shaft.
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The WDH is working out nicely, we have gone on 6 trips. I would recommend using it.
Larry B - 08/20/2020
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by: Philip04/06/2020
Review from a similar e2 in Weight Distribution Hitch
Product was exactly has ordered. Instructions were very clear.
I pull a 5000 lbs dry weight toy hauler which I expect to put about 2000 extra pounds of ATV, fuel, water, tools, etc.... on the trailer. My 2018 Chevy 1/2 ton Z71 was rated at 9700 lbs from the factory. My first pull of the trailer was 200 miles with only air bags on the truck. We bounced all the way home with the trailer. After installing the Fastway e2 Wt Dist w Sway Control we no longer have bouncing like before. I did however pull with air in the bags and with NO air in the bags. I feel the truck rode much better with air in the bags, but the best part is I had no bound with or without air in the bags. If I had bough the hitch first I would not have bought the air bags.
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by: Hank12/01/2019
Review from a similar e2 in Weight Distribution Hitch
Sturdy design, quality finish, able to setup and install myself. We have a four door Jeep Wrangler pulling a 17' foot pop up with 270 lbs. hitch weight. The Fastway e2 allows us to raise the ball height, level the vehicle, and provide stabilization.
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by: Jay W10/30/2016
Review from a similar e2 in Weight Distribution Hitch
Customer service and Shipping were awesome. Finished this up today. Not quite as easy as the videos make it look. Maybe just one more minor adjustment. I will definitely be a returning customer to etrailer.com. Very happy so far.
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Still very happy with the product. It works very well.
Jay W - 11/01/2017
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by: Andy Jones06/22/2016
Review from a similar e2 in Weight Distribution Hitch
The hitch was relatively easy to install once the ball got rolling, about 2 hours or so. Makes towing a breeze! Increased my connection clearance by 3"! Best part was the customer service provided by etrailer. Blew me away with attentive service due to a supply issue and was resolved with ease! I'd recommend this product to any towing person and that they purchase through etrailer.
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Review from a similar e2 in Weight Distribution Hitch
I like it very much. Easy to install, but you may need a torque wrench to get the 250 ft-lbs required to tighten the head bolts. I used my weight and math to do it. Worked well. The ability to change the height of the ball when you change trailers or trucks it the strong suit for this hitch and it comes will the ball attached and torqued. Great value.
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by: Boone02/25/2019
Review from a similar e2 in Weight Distribution Hitch
I have used this hitch on two different tow vehicles with excellent results for the last year.
The hitch was very easy to install on a enclosed utility trailer by following the manufacturer's directions and viewing the etrailer videos.
I have used this hitch on both vehicles with widely varying loads on the trailer.
The adjustments are very easy to make. I use a tongue weight scale to make sure the load is distributed such that I get a tongue weight that is 10% to 15% of the trailer weight.
My average trip with this hitch and the trailer is 900 miles.
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Review from a similar e2 in Weight Distribution Hitch
set up in 1 hour,works great. saved me from buying a new vehicle.
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by: Ray08/17/2018
Review from a similar e2 in Weight Distribution Hitch
I have used this hitch on two different towing vehicles and I
would recommend it. It is a good buy for the money !
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by: S.L.03/21/2018
Review from a similar e2 in Weight Distribution Hitch
Used for a 15k cross-country trip towing a Winnebago 2106FBS. On road, it is a great help; it is imperative to pay attention to height and angle of hitch. If it is consistently difficult to leverage the friction bars, the installation must be tuned. Keep wrenches nearby for adjustments and tightening. Currently buying a new trailer and Fastway....
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The great thing about weight distribution systems is that they all use the same shank style so the shanks and systems are interchangeable between brands. So if you have a Curt weight distribution shank currently it will work just fine with the Fastway e2 kit part # FA94-00-1033 that you referenced. view full answer...
All of the Curt weight distribution systems come with a shank but for a similar system that does not come with a shank I recommend Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Round - 10,000 lbs GTW - Without Shank Item # FA94-00-1033.
Then you could add a 2-1/2 inch shank such as # EQ90-02-4800, or a similar shank. You will also need a ball, # 19286. I have also included some links on determining tongue weight and weight distribution for you. view full answer...
With a trailer weighing 3,820 pounds the tongue weight will be in the neighborhood of 380 to 573 pounds which is 10 to 15 percent of the gross trailer weight. But to that you also need to add in the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. So for example if you had 100 pounds of gear behind the tow vehicle rear axle that would make the tongue weight 480 to 673 pounds.
The minimum tongue weight for the Fastway system, # FA94-00-1033, to be effective is 400 pounds.... view full answer...
The best weight distribution system we have for your 2005 Jayco Jay Feather 23B with cost in mind is the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control part # FA94-00-1033. This system will be perfect for your estimated 600-800 lbs of tongue weight as it is rated for 600-1,000 lbs. If you are slightly under the tongue weight range of this system at any given time then you need not worry but you will not want to go over this. Please note that in addition to the total tongue weight... view full answer...
We have the replacement round spring bars for the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution System. For the 1,000 lbs tongue weight system, the replacement bar needed is # FA94-02-1099. view full answer...
The Fastway e2 Weight Distribution # FA94-00-1033 that you asked about has a ball mount built into it. You will actually just need to get a shank like the Fastway e2 # FA92-02-4315 to connect the Weight Distribution System if you have a 2 inch hitch receiver.
Since the Fastway e2 # FA90-00-1033 has a built-in ball mount, the Weigh Safe 2-Ball Mount # WS10-2 will not fit with it. If you are needing a 2 inch Hitch Ball, I recommend using the Curt # A-90. This will install directly onto... view full answer...
The minimum recommended tongue weight for the Fastway E2 Weight Distribution system is 400 lbs. This has been confirmed by my Fastway representative.
Fastway offers the same system that includes the weight distributing shank, part # FA94-00-1000. The shank offers a maximum rise of 6-3/8" from top of hitch receiver opening and a maximum drop of 1-5/8" from top of hitch receiver opening. The trailer ball is sold separately as part # A-90 for a 2 inch ball or # 19286 for a 2-5/16 inch ball.
... view full answer...
Yes you can, the replacement spring bar you need is the part # FA94-02-1099 for the FastWay e2 kit part # FA94-00-1033 you referenced having. For my own personal curiosity did the bar come off while travelling or did you lose it while parked? view full answer...
I really like the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution w/ 4-Point Sway Control - No Shank - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW part # EQ37101ET. It's operating range is between 600 and 1000 lbs. of tongue weight which will put you right in the sweet spot of the system. It comes without the shank so you can use the Curt Welded Weight Distribution Shank 7" part # C17123 to achieve the drop you need. This will allow for up to 6.25" drop. This system offers excellent sway control as well at 4 points in... view full answer...
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 shank was installed you could still only achieve 1" drop. However, I do have an option for you that does not require you to buy two shanks, the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution System part # FA94-00-1033 and the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Shank part... view full answer...
Actually, the Fastway e2 # FA92-00-1000 weight distribution system you'd looked at would be perfect for the travel trailer you described. It's compatible with trailers with tongue weights from 600-1000 lbs. Since your dry tongue weight is 500 lbs, that'll increase when you add the weight of gear in the travel trailer, water tanks, and propane tanks. You'll also want to add the weight of anything stowed in the truck bed behind the rear axle as tongue weight. Once all that's added up, you... view full answer...
Even though your weight distribution (WD) shank (I believe is part # FA92-02-4100) has about a 7" drop, since drop/rise is measured to the trailer coupler (the ball mount platform basically) this means that the max drop of a WD shank won't equal the max rise of the shank when it is inverted due to head assembly installing with 2 bolts. To achieve a true 7" max drop you would have to disregard the bottom bolt for the head unit and only use the top bolt hole of the head unit # FA94-00-1033... view full answer...
I believe the video you were referring to the linked video of the Fastway e2 # FA94-00-1033. Although the system is rated similarly to the Fastway e2 # FA92-00-1000 that you referenced, this video was shot more for demonstration purposes than anything. Personally I prefer the trunnion style bars like what you referenced as they have better ground clearance than the round bar systems.
To determine the best Weight Distribution (WD) system for your towing setup you will first need to find... view full answer...
A weight distribution hitch like the Pro Series # 49570 is actually designed to help with the sag you're experiencing; flipping it upside down is not going to help with the situation and would actually render the system pretty much useless. I would also recommend making sure that you're towing with the trailer completely level and you don't actually need a different rise/drop shank than the one that you're using.
With that said, it's possible that your weight distribution system just... view full answer...
There is only one size shank that comes with the Curt weight distribution systems so you would have to get a different shank separately if more drop is needed.
What I recommend though is Fastway system # FA94-00-1033. It doesn't come with a shank so you can order one to go with it that has the right amount of drop such as # C17123.
With this system you will also need a ball, # 19286, for a 2-5/16 inch ball. I have linked a video review of the Fastway system for you. view full answer...
The Fastway e2 weight distribution system # FA94-00-1033 is rated for a maximum of 1,000 pounds tongue weight. To choose a weight distribution system you will need to go by the total tongue weight of the set up. This is calculated by taking the tongue weight of the trailer, when loaded and ready to tow, and adding to that the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. So if your total tongue weight is under 1,000 pounds then the system will work for you. For a compatible... view full answer...
The round spring bars and friction anti-sway arm you have remaining from your weight distribution system can be re-used with a replacement shank and head assembly. All WD shanks, such as part # C17123 for 2-inch hitches, are standardized so you can use any brand of shank as a replacement.
However, the spring bars, head assembly and trailer brackets are specific to the brand and model of system. You will either need to confirm the brand and series of bars you have to know the proper items... view full answer...
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