Recommended Weight Distribution System for a 4,000 Lb Trailer

Updated 06/26/2024 | Published 08/31/2019

Products Featured in This Question

Curt MV Weight Distribution System - Round Bar - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW

(355)

$392.65

2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 15,000 lbs

(3870)

$25.11

Question:

What size leveling hitch do you think I need The trailer this 2-5/8 ball First timer my new camper weighs out at 4000

asked by: Ron

Expert Reply:

I have two options for you; a system without sway control in the Curt MV Weight Distribution System part # C17050 and a system with sway control in the Husky Center Line Weight Distribution System part # HT32216. These systems are both rated correctly for your 4,000 lbs trailer. I recommend the system with sway control as you will have stability during strong crosswinds or when large trucks pass by. It also comes with a 2-5/16" hitch ball which is what you need as I am not aware of a 2-5/8" hitch ball. If you go with the Curt MV Weight Distribution System then you also need the 2-5/16" Hitch Ball part # C40030.

expert reply by: Conner L

Bret

6/26/2024

So it's okay to use the Weight Distribution System that is rated for 6000lbs for a 4000lb trailer? I was told by your staff that Weight Distribution Systems were only to be used, sometimes in a tight range (for example, 5,000 lbs-6,000 lbs.) but never to be used for less than rated. I specifically called in, after a 10 minute hold, to ask this question. I too have a 4000lbs trailer but was told going "higher" was unsafe. And something to the effect that going too a higher rated system wouldn't do anything as it was rated too high (not quoting). So you are sure I can use this on a 4,000 lbs. trailer even though it is rated at 6000 lbs.? I just want to make sure since I was told otherwise by your staff. Please clear up this conflicting information. Thanks

Bud M.

6/26/2024

@Bret You can use a system like the Curt # C17050 with a 4,000lb trailer as long as your tongue weight is between 500 and 600lbs. It is the trailers tongue weight which is most important and why you see a range for it on a hitch rated up to a 6,000lb trailer. Personally I prefer a system like the Fastway e2 # FA92-00-0600 for your size trailer as its tongue weight range is 250-600lbs for the same maximum trailer weight of 6,000lbs.