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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

An underslung trailer coupler is one that attaches to the bottom of the trailer frame and an overslung one is one that attaches to the top of the frame. The Replacement Head for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Systems part #BXW4011 is for…

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

Hey Paul, I spoke with Curt and they stated that the Replacement Trunnion Spring Bar for Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System #C17535 would only be compatible with the #C17499. The Curt TruTrack 4P Trailer Mounted Weight Distribution System w/…

Hey Lucas, The Curt MV #C17050 is for total tongue weights between 500 lbs and 600 lbs only (600 lbs isn't actually the minimum), and for a 5,000 lb GVWR camper, the tongue weight is definitely going to exceed what this hitch is capable of. Your…

The B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System part #BW78FR requires at least 24" of space on the frame directly behind the coupler and along the side a few inches back from there. This works with most trailers but for some it will not and,…

The vast majority of trailers on the market use a standard coupler (installed on top of the trailer frame) which is compatible with the B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control #BW28FR. Underslung couplers aren't as common but…

To select the correct B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System for your needs you will first need to determine if you have a standard coupler(mounts on top of trailer frame rails) or an underslung coupler(mounts on the bottom of the trailer frame…

That is a great question. Both of those are great weight distribution hitches. Between the two, I prefer the Reese Dual Cam II over the Strait Line. The Dual Cam uses an L-bracket to attach to the frame, instead of a chain and lift bracket.…

Hey Jack, the Furrion Chill HE RV unit like the part #FR52PR is going to be your best solution. It is the quietest and draws the lowest amount of power at 11.2 amps compared to most similar options that are around 15. We've tested all of the…

The Equil-i-zer Weight Distribution with 4-Point Sway Control, like #EQ37041ET, differs from the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution with 2-Point Sway Control #FA92-00-0450, because it does utilize 2 more points of steel-on-steel friction at the head of…

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

An underslung trailer coupler is one that attaches to the bottom of the trailer frame and an overslung one is one that attaches to the top of the frame. The Replacement Head for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Systems part #BXW4011 is for…

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

Hey Paul, I spoke with Curt and they stated that the Replacement Trunnion Spring Bar for Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System #C17535 would only be compatible with the #C17499. The Curt TruTrack 4P Trailer Mounted Weight Distribution System w/…

Hey Lucas, The Curt MV #C17050 is for total tongue weights between 500 lbs and 600 lbs only (600 lbs isn't actually the minimum), and for a 5,000 lb GVWR camper, the tongue weight is definitely going to exceed what this hitch is capable of. Your…

The B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System part #BW78FR requires at least 24" of space on the frame directly behind the coupler and along the side a few inches back from there. This works with most trailers but for some it will not and,…

The vast majority of trailers on the market use a standard coupler (installed on top of the trailer frame) which is compatible with the B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control #BW28FR. Underslung couplers aren't as common but…

To select the correct B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System for your needs you will first need to determine if you have a standard coupler(mounts on top of trailer frame rails) or an underslung coupler(mounts on the bottom of the trailer frame…

That is a great question. Both of those are great weight distribution hitches. Between the two, I prefer the Reese Dual Cam II over the Strait Line. The Dual Cam uses an L-bracket to attach to the frame, instead of a chain and lift bracket.…

Hey Jack, the Furrion Chill HE RV unit like the part #FR52PR is going to be your best solution. It is the quietest and draws the lowest amount of power at 11.2 amps compared to most similar options that are around 15. We've tested all of the…

The Equil-i-zer Weight Distribution with 4-Point Sway Control, like #EQ37041ET, differs from the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution with 2-Point Sway Control #FA92-00-0450, because it does utilize 2 more points of steel-on-steel friction at the head of…