Fastway e2 Weight Distribution for a 16' Aluminum Enclosed Motorcycle Trailer Weighing 4,000LBS

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Will this hitch work on a 2040 lb dry weight aluminum motorcycle box trailer with a 16foot box. Pulling with a 2017 Ram 1500, or dont I need a wd/sway system. Payload is around 1500 to 2000 lbs.

asked by: Robert

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You will want to use the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution # FA92-00-0600 for your trailer. This system is rated for a trailer up to 6,000lbs with a tongue weight of 200-600lbs. The e2 # FA94-00-1061 you found is rated for trailers up to 10,000lbs with a tongue weight of 600-1,000lbs which your trailer will not come close to reaching. Having the heavier bars will not allow the system to work properly and could lead to sway or weight distribution issues.

You will need either a 2" # EQ91-00-6080 or 2-5/16" # EQ91-00-6100 ball to match your trailer coupler. A 1-7/8" 12pt Thin Walled Socket # ALL643216 is needed to install the hitch ball if you do not have a socket this size already.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

It truly depends on the tongue weight rating of the weight distribution hitch that you have to know for sure. However, given large difference in gross towing weight capacities, the 10k weight distribution hitch most likely has a tongue weight range…

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Answer 2

Both round and trunnion bar systems are equally as effective, but a round bar system won't have as much ground clearance under it as a trunnion bar system. This is because the bars attach to the weight distribution head from underneath. If your…

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Answer 3

Hey Lucas, The Curt MV #C17050 is for total tongue weights between 500 lbs and 600 lbs only (600 lbs isn't actually the minimum), and for a 5,000 lb GVWR camper, the tongue weight is definitely going to exceed what this hitch is capable of. Your…

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Answer 4

The adjustable height, sway control, and 2-5/16" ball are something you can get on most weight distribution hitches. The main issue for you is the V-nose trailer. This typically limits the installation of a WDH because of the amount of space on…

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Answer 5

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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Answer 6

We do indeed carry replacement brackets for the Fastway e2, like #FA94-00-0800. If all you need is the L bracket, use #FA93-02-5150. The outer link plate is also available as part #FA93-02-5350 and the inner plate is part #FA93-02-5200. The hardware…

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Answer 7

To uninstall the bars on your Fastway e2 Weight Distribution (WD) w/ 2-Point Sway Control like part #FA94-00-0800, or any WD for that matter, what you need to do is extend the trailer jack enough to release the tension off of the bars (be sure not to…

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Answer 8

The Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control part # FA94-00-0800 is compatible with surge brakes. The tongue weight rating of the 8,000 lb system is between 400 lbs - 800 lbs tongue weight so if 7,000 lbs is your empty trailer weight…

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Answer 9

The head of Fastway e2 Weight Distribution #FA94-00-0800 is going to stick out aproximately 14" from the hitch pin center on your truck. This can vary as the head of the mount can pitch differently for different trailers. The head assembly…

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There is a minimum and maximum tongue weight range for 10000lb weight distribution hitches, but the range can be slightly different between brands. For example the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - Clamp On - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000…

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Answer 11

Weight distribution hitches like the Fastway e2 #FA94-00-1061 are weight sensitive. You do not want to use one rated lower or higher than the actual tongue weight of the setup. An under-rated system will not be able to do its job of shifting trailer…

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Answer 12

After looking into your pictures that you sent they basically took all the main components of the existing weight distribution hitch. I recommend getting a whole new unit. When choosing the correct system you need to be as close to the loaded tongue…

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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution for a 16' Aluminum Enclosed Motorcycle Trailer Weighing 4,000LBS

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