Using Curt MV Weight Distribution System C17052 on Vehicle With Auto-Leveling

Updated 08/19/2021 | Published 08/18/2021

Question:

Hi, I have a 2018 Armada and i am towing my tandem axle boat trailer 30 ft trailer and using the Curt Item # C17052 WD hitch. Trailer and boat weigh in at 6850 lbs measured at CAT scale and my Armada is rated for 8500 lbs air bag suspension. Problem is i have to use the 6th chain link in order to not get too much sag and the bars come close to the trailer frame when connected, even though i meet the minimum 5 chain link requirement. The air bag suspension kick in a lot and raises the vehicle to a level height, but i think this is not right as it still sags more than it should. Since it still sags, maybe i have the wrong WD system? Any advice will be appreciated. Thank you.

asked by: Andrew

Expert Reply:

The Curt MV Weight Distribution System - Round Bar - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW # C17052 you have is rated correctly for your 6,850 lb loaded trailer, as your tongue weight should be right in the 800 lb - 1,000 lb range of the system. So I think the issue is with the auto-leveling air bag suspension not allowing the set up to be complete.

For vehicles with an auto-level system, what you will need to do when setting up weight distribution is first connect your fully loaded trailer with the vehicle on, which will allow the auto-leveling system to engage. Once your Armada has self-leveled, you'll then want to complete the set up of the Curt MV Weight Distribution System # C17052.

expert reply by: Kyle S