Why Would Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution Have Rough Ride Quality
Updated 01/05/2026 | Published 09/23/2024
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I have this hitch for several years on my old trailer. I just got a new travel trailer Ember Overland 221 about 8k loaded and a modified tow vehicle and the dealer said I still needed weight distribution hitch. So they installed this one again. I have a 2020 Ram 2500 Carli 3.5 lift full suspension change with added airbags 37s with 13.5 width on 18 rims. Concern: I dont feel like I need weight distribution for road use? Feels like I am gonna tear the bars off sometimes with any bob or articulation. And I really need to fill the bags up to tow level regardless of the weight because of the suspension and I know thats not good. I have a LocknRoll I swap for offroad * Do I need wd? or can I just tow with a ball hitch with a sway system? * I also tow with a c17122 shank because need to extend beyond rear tire and watertanks. Thanks in advance.
asked by: Michael G
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Expert Reply:
Hey Michael, an 8k trailer is pretty heavy even for your truck so a WD system is a good idea but the # C17501 is probably rated too high and that's why it feels rough when hitting bumps. So what you can do is go to a lower rated spring bar with the part # C17536 which would be appropriately rated.
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Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 15,000 lbs GTW, 1,500 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Trunnion Bar
- Fits 3 Inch Frame
- Fits 4 Inch Frame
- Fits 5 Inch Frame
- Fits 6 Inch Frame
- Includes Shank
- Top-Mount
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1100 lbs
- 1200 lbs
- 1300 lbs
- 1400 lbs
- CURT
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Jameson C.
1/5/2026
Hey Michael, how did things go after switching to the lower-rated spring bars on your Curt TruTrack hitch? Did that help smooth out the ride when towing your Ember Overland trailer? Your feedback could really help others dialing in a similar setup.