Recommended Weight Distribution Hitch System To Use With 4,000LB and 9,000LB Trailers

Updated 07/28/2022 | Published 07/27/2022

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Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW

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$609.95

Replacement Sway-Control Bracket for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution - 6,000 lbs to 14,000 lbs GTW

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$83.08

Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW

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$650.00

Replacement Trunnion Spring Bars for Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Systems - Qty 2 - 600 lbs TW

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$255.70

Question:

I have a 4000 pound and a 9000 pound trailer. Will the weight distributing hitch model 17500 8-10k be over rated for the 4000 pound trailer ? Will it be as effective for this lighter trailer ? Would it cause any problems ?

asked by: Raymond G

Expert Reply:

I have a recommendation as the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System # C17500 is going to be to much hitch for your 4,000lb trailer and you will have issues trying to get the sway control to work with the lighter trailer.

I recommend the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution # FA92-00-1000 which has a tongue weight rating of 600-1,000lbs and maximum trailer capacity of 10,000lbs. You will be able to use the Replacement Trunnion Spring Bars # FA92-01-0699 with your lighter trailer for a rating of 250-600lbs of tongue weight and trailer capacity up to 6,000lbs.

You can get 2 of the Replacement Sway-Control Brackets # EQ95-01-5600 that you can leave on your 2nd trailer so you will not have to move the brackets when you need to use the 2nd trailer.

expert reply by: Bud M