Will Curt TruTrack C17499 Work on Grand Design 17MKE

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JUST WANT MAKE SURE THIS HITCH FITS ON A GRAND DESIGN 17MKE TRAVIL TRAILER.

asked by: DANA D

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I looked up your Grand Design 17MKE and based on it's GVWR the Curt TruTrack part # C17499 would work well as it has a tongue weight rating of 500-800 lbs.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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The difference between the two systems is basically the attachment point. One is not better than the other except that the trunnion bars are a little easier to install than the round bars that require a clip to hold them into the head. For the round…

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The Curt #C17499 TruTrack weight distribution system you'd looked at is designed for trailers with a fully loaded and ready to tow tongue weight ranging from 500-800 lbs, which is right around where your Micro Minnie would be. In addition to the…

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We have phased out the Husky Centerline weight distribution systems and no longer offer them, but we do have a great option for the trailer you describe. You'll want to choose a weight distribution system based on the fully loaded and ready to…

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The best weight distribution system for your camper is going to be the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution item #C17500 because it has a higher tongue weight capacity. Tongue weight is typically 10% -15% of your trailers total weight. This system has a…

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If you load your Forest River EVO T2160 all the way up to the 7585 lb GVWR, the tongue weight could be as much as 1100 lbs. I'd recommend determining exactly what your fully loaded and ready to tow tongue weight is, including the weight of…

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You will want the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control #C17499 for your 2018 Forest River Wildwood M-171RBXL. This system is rated for tongue weights of 500-800lbs with a maximum trailer weight of 8,000lbs. For your current tongue…

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The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached…

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You are correct, once your trailer with the 755 lb dry tongue weight is loaded up with cargo or gear the tongue weight is sure to be well over the 800 lb capacity of the Curt #C17499 TruTrack weight distribution system. The best way to proceed would…

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The #C17499 and #C17500 use different heads as well as spring bars. In addition to the #C17507 replacement head you will need the #C17536 spring bars. The brackets and other parts do not need to be swapped out. This will give you a tongue weight…

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We can absolutely get your your 2020 Grand Design Transcend Xplor 265BH set up with a weight distribution hitch, and you can use the standard 2" hitch already on your truck. The best weight distribution hitch for your trailer is going to be an…

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The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached…

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When it comes to choosing between the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control #C17499 and the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control #EQ37100ET you'll want to take a couple of things into consideration: 1.…

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