Correct Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution Hitch for 9,000 lb Camper Trailer

Updated 05/31/2020 | Published 05/30/2020

Question:

Im looking at Curt item #C17500 and #C17501. Fixing to purchase a camper that weighs 7324 dry. 8995 GVWR. Tongue weight 795. Pulling it with a 97 F350 crewcab long bed. Should I get the higher rates hitch? Thanks.

asked by: Blake H

Expert Reply:

That's a good question and you do want the higher-rated Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System with Sway Control # C17501 which is rated for total tongue weights between 1,000 lbs and 1,500 lbs.

The reason is the ideal system is one in which your total tongue weight - which is the tongue weight of your fully loaded and ready to go trailer plus the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle - falls somewhere in the middle of the weight distribution system's tongue weight capacity.

Tongue weight is typically between in the 10% to 15% range of your trailer's GVWR, and of course any cargo behind the axle will add to that. So for a trailer with a 9,000 lb GVWR, even without any cargo behind your axle it is very likely to have a tongue weight over 1,000 lbs, which is why I recommend the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System with Sway Control # C17501.

expert reply by: Kyle S