Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System for Trailer with 1,049 lb Tongue Weight

Updated 09/09/2025 | Published 09/02/2025

Question:

Hello, I bought a 2025 Grand Design 22RBX and the dealer recommended using the Curt 17500, which is 10K TruTrack. This is what has been installed and I am currently using. The 22RBX GVWR 6,995 lbs, putting the tongue probably around 1,049 at max capacity I figure 15 of GVWR. My concern, is this WDH too much, and should I be using the Curt 17499 instead? I obviously don’t want to damage my trailer, or for that matter, my spouse and I. My tow vehicle is a 2017 Ford F150 XLT V8 FX4 with a tow package. Also, I am not sure the sway bars are setup properly. Note: The sway control seems to work quite well, but at times the trailer can be a little bouncy. Then again the roads in Washington are not necessarily great, especially Hwy 101. I have included a photo of my truck and trailer. Thanks for any help.

asked by: Gene

Truck and Travel Trailer
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Expert Reply:

Hey Gene, it does sound like you might be over the tongue weight capacity of the Curt TruTrack # C17500 that you have as you also have to factor the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle as additional tongue weight and it does look like you have something in the bed of your truck. I'm basing this off fact you said you are at 1,049 lb tongue weight just factoring the trailer weight.

So actually a higher rated system like the part # C17501 seems to be what is called for.

What setup procedure did you use when you installed your kit?

expert reply by: Jameson C

Gene

9/9/2025

Hello Jameson, Thank you for your response. In all fairness, the weight distribution system is very new to me, so I am learning, and I am probably over thinking it. The RV dealer that I purchased the trailer from actually installed the weight distribution system, and taught me how to hitch and unhitch the trailer. My biggest concern, is that I am using the right system. My calculations of 1,049 tongue weight was a worst case scenario at 15 percent of GVWR; I don’t ever anticipate maxing out my trailer weight, much less reaching the tongue weight noted above. I suspect that a max tongue weight of 750 lbs would be a more reasonable number. I did verify measurements on a flat level ground, and they all met specifications; truck unhitched, truck hitched without WDH, and truck hitched with WDH. One last concern, regarding setup, is that the spring bar supports were installed on the A frame about 10.5” from the end of the spring bar. There is a label on the spring bar that states a minimum of 4” from the end of the bar. The reason for my concern, was that it looks like there is some abnormal wear on the rear portion of the of the support bracket. The wear could have occurred from my practicing backing up and parking. I appreciate your time and thoughts. Some of the YouTube videos make me paranoid, especially the ones where trailers and trucks are flipped over. Personally, I feel like my trailer is stable while driving. Thank you, Gene

Jameson C.

9/9/2025

@Gene If everything feels stable when towing I would say you are most likely in a very safe spot with everything. I will say that your frame brackets do sound like they need to be moved back. They shouldn't be holding the spring bars that close to the front of the trailer.

Gene

9/9/2025

Thank you Jameson for your reply. I will move the support brackets back to the 7” mark and see how that goes. I appreciate your help. Have a good day!