Will Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution Work on R-Pod Trailer With 300 lb to 400 lb Tongue Weight

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I have an r-pod that weighs between 2700 and 3400 lbs with a tongue weight of 300-400 lbs. Will the Curt 17499 hitch work with this setup. The tow vehicle has a maximum tow capacity of 3500 lbs and needs a WD hitch when over 2000 lbs. I like the features of the Curt hitches and this seems to be the lightest that they make.

asked by: John B

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To choose the best weight distribution system what you need to know is your total tongue weight (TTW), which is the tongue weight of your fully loaded and ready to go R-Pod plus the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle. The ideal system would be one in which your TTW falls somewhere in the middle of the weight distribution system's tongue weight capacity.

Since you mentioned you have a tongue weight of between 300 lbs and 400 lbs, if you had 150 lbs or so of cargo behind your tow vehicle's axle, the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control # C17499 would be a great option because it has a tongue weight capacity between 500 lbs and 800 lbs. For this you would need a hitch ball, the 2" Hitch Ball # A-90.

If you TTW was in fact between 300 lbs and 400 lbs there is another I option I recommend, the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control # EQ37060ET which has a tongue weight capacity between 200 lbs and 600 lbs which is perfect for a 300 lb to 400 lb TTW.

Our customers who have used the Equal-i-zer regard it very highly; with over 400 reviews it has averaged nearly 5 out of 5 stars, as you can see on the product page. This system comes with everything you need for installation though it is recommended you use thin-walled socket # EQ70-00-4800 to help install the hitch ball.

I've added links to video reviews of both systems for you to check out.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

I spoke with my contact at Curt who said that the ideal location for the brackets is 28" on your frame from the hitch ball for the Curt TruTrack #C17499. He did say that they designed this Weight Distribution (WD) system so that you have a…

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Answer 2

The Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System #C17499 is going to be approximately 12" from the hitch pin center hole to the center of the ball shank hole. The exact measurement will vary between vehicles as the head of the hitch is adjustable…

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Answer 3

The Curt #C17499 TruTrack weight distribution system you'd looked at is designed for trailers with a fully loaded and ready to tow tongue weight ranging from 500-800 lbs, which is right around where your Micro Minnie would be. In addition to the…

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Answer 4

I spoke with my contact at Curt regarding the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System #C17499 that you are installing on your trailer. He said that you can install the support brackets 6 to 6-1/2 inches from the end of the spring bar without issue.…

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Answer 5

This is a great question that there isn't exactly a great answer for. Hitch extenders not only put the weight further away from the hitch which would increase the leverage on the hitch, but they also add movement to the assembly which will…

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Answer 6

I would be happy to go over how to determine which hole of the RoadActive Suspension Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit #RAS3612 will be correct for your 2008 Ford F-150 2WD. You are correct that this kit has 5 holes on the end of the #RAS3612 that goes…

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In order to get more tension using the RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit part #RAS3611 you'll need to expand the spring using the method outline in the instruction link below. The different holes on the axle brackets…

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Answer 8

When the instruction manual for the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System part #C17499 states to set the bracket height closest to the spring bar position set with the jack earlier, they are referring to the when you raised the front of the…

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Answer 9

You are correct, the different holes on the RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit #RAS3611-HD bracket are there to give you the best fitment on your 2024 Chevy Silverado 3500. There isn't a set bracket hole for each vehicle…

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Answer 10

Going from an 8 inch long ball mount shank to a 12 inch long one like the part #D-26 won't make any noticeable changes in handling. It might be somewhat easier to back the trailer up as you basically have increased the length between the trailer…

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Answer 11

Swapping out the shank of your Equal-i-zer WDH with a larger 18" shank would push the trailer back an additional 6" for more clearance but there's no way for me to confirm that your trailer would completely clear the tail lights on your…

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Answer 12

Any type of hitch adapter or extender will have the unavoidable side-effect of causing a loss of about half of your hitch's rated capacity, both its tongue weight (TW) and it's gross towing weight (GTW). Hidden Hitch extender #HE18 and Curt…

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