Can Curt Short Arm Weight Distribution be Used on V-Nose Trailer With 25-1/2 Inches of Clearance

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I have a 24 foot Bravo trailer with a V on the front that only gives me 25.5 inch of space from the center of the ball to the start of the V. I really am struggling with sway and squat. from the measurements on this hitch it doesnt appear the it will fit on my trailer, do you have any suggestions? I am open to putting different springs on my truck if that would help I have a 2015 chevy Silverado 1500, but would prefer to have a weight distribution hitch if possible.

asked by: Eric B

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Thank you for that photo, and we do have a solution here for you that will allow you to use the Curt Short-Arm system you mentioned, though you are right that as it is the arms are too long for your 25-1/2 inches of clearance. So what you will need to do is add chain hangers to the side of your trailer frame; you will bolt these onto your frame and this will give you a way to mount the Curt system. The system, along with the hangers are the following:

- Curt Short-Arm Weight Distribution System with Shank # C17332

- Chain Hangers for Curt Weight Distribution Systems - Bolt On # C17005

This system will ensure you are level, but not with the sway as it is a weight distribution system only. But what you do instead that is going to help with the sway is add an electronic sway control system, which will work assuming you do have electric brakes. What you will want to add is a system from Lippert:

- Tuson Asymmetric Sway Control # 335TSC-1000

How this works is it activates your trailer's electric brakes slightly when the unit's sensor notices sway. That will result in your trailer correcting any sway activity and give you a much more comfortable, safer towing experience. I have added some links below to video reviews and instruction manuals for you to check out as well if you'd like to take a look.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

With your trailer tongue having a frame beam running down the center of the tongue the B&W Continuum isn't going to be a viable option. You'll need to look at a hitch like the Curt Short-Arm Weight Distribution System with Shank #C17332.…

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Answer 2

Appreciate the photo, and yes you can, but you'll need to use bolt-on chain hangers if there is interference that won't allow the brackets to mount to the top of the tongue 28" back. So you'd need to bolt on the chain hangers to the…

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Answer 3

Thank you for the photo of your enclosed trailer's tongue area and the measurement of your frame access for using a weight distribution (WD) system. Often trailers like yours that use aluminum construction for less weight are not recommended for…

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Answer 4

When it comes to using a weight distribution hitch on your aluminum trailer, the main concern isn't only the interaction of the two metals but a lot of occasions the aluminum frame isn't strong enough to be used with a steel weight…

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Answer 5

First, thanks for all that info, and while things like dry weight are important, the most important thing is the GVWR. For your Wildwood Heritage Glen 308RL, the GVWR per Forest River is 11,425 lbs. And since total tongue weight is in the…

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Answer 6

In order to use a chain style weight distribution system on a trailer with a frame rail that is 4" wide, you are going to want to install a set of bolt-on chain hanger brackets like part #C17005. These brackets work with most chain style spring…

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Answer 7

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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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 9

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 12

Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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