Can 600/6000 Fastway e2 Weight Distribution System be Upgraded to 800/8000

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I currently have the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution System 600/6000 Upgraded to a larger TT 2017 Starcraft Ultra Lite 24RLS - Hitch weight 540 and Dry Weight 5248. Pulling with a 2013 Ram Long Horn. Can I simply upgrade to the 800/8000 Fastway e2 WD System by purchasing new spring bars part # FA92-01-0899? thanks

asked by: Cindy

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Yes, the same head unit, part # FA92-02-1255, is used for your current 6K Fastway e2 Weight Distribution # FA92-00-0600 and the 8K version # FA92-00-0800. All you need to do is swap out your current trunnion bars with the Replacement Trunnion Bars # FA92-01-0899 to have the 8K system.

Please note that the tongue weight rating of a weight distribution system includes both the loaded tongue weight of the trailer as well as the weight of any cargo that sits behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. As long as this falls within the 400 lb - 800 lb tongue weight range of the 8K system then you are good to go!

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

Hey Robert! Your current head will work with the higher rated bars since it is the same head for the 6,000 lb and 8,000 lb systems. Adding the #FA92-01-0899 will give you the higher rating so you can handle a trailer with more tongue weight. Did you…

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Answer 2

Hey Rodney, congrats on the new trailer! So long as you keep your tongue weights below 800 lbs the 8,000 lbs Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control item #FA94-00-0800 will still work on your new travel trailer. You'll be at the…

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Answer 3

There is; overrated spring bars for a weight distribution hitch like your Fastway e2 will not only give you a much stiffer ride, the trailer will be prone to bouncing so it will be less controllable and comfortable as you tow. So for a trailer with a…

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Yes, your 2013 Jayco Swift 264BH travel trailer should have had the Fastway e2 rated for 8,000lbs #FA92-00-0800 since the dry tongue weight is already 500lbs. The 6,000lb #FA92-00-0600 would have been quickly overloaded since it is only for trailer…

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A 1/16th inch difference is not going to be a problem. That is actually probably better than a lot of people can accomplish when adjusting a weight distribution system. Just keep in mind that when using weight distribution you also have to factor in…

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Hi Susan, You can just swap out the spring bars with the Replacement Trunnion Spring Bars for Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Systems #FA92-01-0899 (8,000/800) or #FA92-01-1099 (10,000/1,000) or #FA92-01-1299 (12,000/1,200) if you switch to a heavier…

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Answer 7

The Fastway e2 Weight Distribution System part #FA92-00-0600 that you referenced is likely the best weight distribution system for your needs. It has a tongue weight range of 250 lbs - 600 lbs which is likely where your towing setup falls. In order…

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Answer 8

Hello Rich, thanks for reaching out. In this case, yes you can. Both the 600 lb Fastway e2 hitch and the 800 lb version use the same head unit part #FA92-02-1255, so the bars are interchangeable. To upgrade to the 800 lb bars you will need the…

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Answer 9

Yes, you can upgrade your Fastway e2 Weight Distribution with 600 lb spring bars to either 800 lb bars or 1,000 lb bars. The right replacement will depend on if you have the Round Bar Fastway e2 #FA94-00-0600 or Trunnion Bar Fastway e2 #FA92-00-0600.…

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You can upgrade your Fastway E2 #FA92-00-0600 with Trunnion bars with up to a 600 lb total tongue weight capacity to a larger capacity rating by changing out your trunnion bars. Remember that weight distribution systems will be based on total tongue…

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Answer 11

If your trailer has a maximum loaded tongue weight that is topping out at around 600 pounds, then your Fastway e2 Weight Distribution System #FA92-00-1000 is indeed a bit over-rated with its 1,000 pound tongue weight capacity. An over-rated weight…

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Answer 12

Hey Justin! The only thing you need to purchase to upgrade the 600 lbs TW Fastway e2 Weight Distribution item #FA94-00-0600 are the 1,000 lbs TW Replacement Round Spring Bar for Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Systems item #FA94-02-1099. What kind of…

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