Differences Between The Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution Hitches # C17499 And # C17501

Question:

two questions : what is the difference in the Curt 17501 and the Curt 17499 .. i see the 17499 has a rating of 8000 lb TW .. the 17501 has a much higher rating .. is the only difference the spring bar ratings ...could you use the 17501 if you had the spring bars for the 17499 .. my trailer weights 6000 lbs ?

asked by: Glenn S

Expert Reply:

The difference between the Curt TruTrack # C17501 and # C17499 are their weight capacities and the # C17501 comes with a 2-5/16" hitch ball already installed, whereas the # C17499 would require you to purchase one and torque it down yourself.

The heads are slightly different so while you could most likely just swap out the Trunnion bars on the # C17501 with the lower rated # C17535 I recommend just getting the # C17499 and a 2-5/16" hitch ball like # 19286. You can typically use or rent a big enough torque wrench at your local auto parts store to get that ball torqued down on the head.

expert reply by: Kevin C

Ryan

3/16/2024

Could you still use the Complete 17501 setup on a trailer that weighed 6000 pounds or would there be problems and if so, what would those problems be?

Kevin C.

3/18/2024

@Ryan At 6,000lbs you'd be looking at 600-900lbs of tongue weight, which would fall well under the Curt TruTrack # C17501 tongue weight range (1,000lbs - 1,500lbs). This would cause a stiff ride and likely lift the truck and trailer tongue up because the spring bars are too stiff to bend with the weight, giving you handling issues. The # C17499 (500lbs - 800lbs tongue weight range) would be the better option for your setup so that the system is actually helping you instead of working against you.