Setting Up Weight Distribution on Vehicle with Self Leveling Suspension 2018 Dodge Durango

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I bought my WD setup from etrailer. I recently bought a 2018 Dodge Durango with self leveling system. I have looked for the correct procedure to hook up my travel trailer using my Reese WD hitch. Could you provide me with the correct procedure to solve my issue? Thank you

asked by: Frank K

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When using a weight distribution system on a vehicle that has self-leveling suspension like your 2018 Dodge Durango the trick is to set the tongue weight on the hitch ball so that the suspension works to level the vehicle and then go ahead and setup the weight distribution system per the manufacturer instructions.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Yes, the Equal-i-zer Sway Bracket Jackets #EQ95-01-5150 can be used with your Fasteway E2 Weight Distribution Hitch

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Answer 2

Hello Miles, thanks for reaching out. The Sway Bracket Jackets #EQ95-01-5150 can help to reduce the road noise created by your E2 round bar hitch. The only downside to the jackets is they can reduce the effectiveness of your WD hitch. They will help…

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Yes, the round bar Fastway e2 weight distribution hitch is compatible with the Sway Bracket Jackets for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems #EQ95-01-5150.

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The Sway Bracket Jackets for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems part #EQ95-01-5150 are compatible with the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control part #FA94-00-1000. They will slightly diminish the sway control feature because…

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The Equal-I-zer bracket jackets you referred to, part #EQ95-01-5150 will work with your Fastway E2 #FA92-00-1000 weight distribution system. However, if you use the bracket jackets, you'll reduce the effectiveness of the sway control feature that…

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Answer 6

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…

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Answer 7

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 8

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…

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Answer 9

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Answer 10

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 11

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Answer 12

Since wire color codes are NOT universal, we always recommend wiring by function, rather than wire color. If you look at the Trailer Wiring FAQ article I have linked you to, you can see some diagrams showing the proper way to wire a vehicle and…

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