Can the 4,500LB Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Be Upgraded For Towing a Larger Trailer?

Published 11/08/2023

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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 4,500 lbs GTW, 450 lbs TW

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

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Question:

I have a Fastway E2 trunnion WDH rated for 450 pound tongue weight. Can I just replace the spring bars for a heavier trailer?

asked by: Paul H

Expert Reply:

You are going to need to replace your entire hitch with either the 6,000LB # FA92-00-0600 or 10,000LB # FA92-00-1000 Fastway e2 weight distribution hitches for towing a larger trailer. The 4,500LB # FA92-00-0450 hitch you have uses lighter duty components which are specific to this hitch and you cannot upgrade the parts of the hitch to tow heavier trailers.

The 6,000LB Hitch # FA92-00-0600 is rated for a tongue weight of 250-600lbs while the 10,000LB Hitch # FA92-00-1000 is rated for 600-1,000lbs of tongue weight.

expert reply by: Bud M