Are There Longer Spring Bars For The Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Hitch FA94-00-0800?

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I have a Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Round - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW. I moved it to a new trailer and the round bars in the kit are just a little too short. They reach, but if I make too sharp of a turn, it pops out. Do have longer round bars that I could use with this kit?

asked by: Kevin E

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Hello Kevin, thanks for reaching out. There aren't longer bars for the Fastway e2 WD hitch unfortunately. The solution here will be to move the brackets closer to the coupler. For the Fastway hitch, the brackets must be places between 24" and 27" back from the center of the coupler. If your trailers tongue is too crowded and you can't meet this spec, the only real solution outside of modifying the tongue would be a different WD hitch.

expert reply by: Jesse M

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Kevin E.

2/4/2026

Dang it. Yeah I have a 2025 Airstream International 23FB. The brackets are as close as they can be, because there are two propane tanks with cover and cross beam, right where the ideal place for the brackets would be. What do you think would work? It's a 5" frame and the brackets right now are sitting at about 28" back from center of the coupler.

Jesse M.

2/4/2026

@KevinE Nice camper! I just saw one of those at the St. Louis RV show over the weekend. Airstreams are just cool. The tongues on some trailers can be super crowded. A good alternative in this case would be the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control # EQ37100ET. This has brackets that go 27"-32" back from the hitch ball so it sounds like this would work for you.

Kevin E.

2/4/2026

I did a quick search for something similar. My trailer is rated for 6000gvwr. The Reese Part Number: RP66559 or Equal-i-zer Part Number: EQ37100ET could work though, right?

Jesse M.

2/4/2026

@KevinE Just saw this yes you are on the right track! The Equalizer # EQ37100ET and Reese # RP66559 are both options that use longer bars so those will work for you. Personally, I would go with the equalizer. They are known for being the best WD hitches available they work great.

Randall

2/5/2026

@KevinE. We have used the E2 hitch on a horse trailer for about 12 years and recently bought a new one because we bought a new truck just to haul that trailer. We like the E2 hitch and it is a good product made by Progress Manufacturing, whose customer service is excellent. When we purchased a new travel trailer in 2019 (previous was a fifth wheel) and we bought an E2 hitch for it. We did not have an excellent experience with that hitch on that trailer, so we sold it and purchased the Equalizer 12,000 pound hitch with a shank appropriate for our tow vehicle (F350 crew cab long bed with 2.5 inch hitch). We have been using that setup for about seven years now and it has been perfect. As Jesse stated, the Equalizer bars on ours are longer than the E2 bars. We have space restrictions on our tongue due to propane tanks and a tight fit between those and the battery tray, and the Equalizer works perfectly. In my opinion, as someone who has set up Equalizer hitches for at least twelve years now, there is not a better hitch for the price. Sure, there are some others that "might" do a better job, but they are in the $3K range and also come with their own quirks (one is extremely popular with the Airstream crowd). I looked at those and for les than 1/3 the price, bought the Equalizer, which is the hitch of choice for a very large segment of the towing world. Setup is relatively easy, with a level spot, the proper tools (worth having) , and taking the time to fully follow the directions. We have a 28 foot Outdoors RV (heavy trailer) and when we are passed by a truck we feel no sway. So, it's the only hitch I would buy. And for a 6,000 pound Airstream, I would recommend the 10,000 pound hitch. Also, if you have a 2.5 or 3 inch receiver, do not use the sleeve to adapt the shank. Doing so causes slop in the hitch and contributes to early wear. Equalizer has a wide varitey of shanks and Jesse can help you get the proper setup for your rig. Happy Camping.

Jesse M.

2/6/2026

@Randall Hey thanks for sharing all that, Kevin! I wholeheartedly agree with you about the Equalizer hitch- they really are the best out there. For the results and the price, you can't beat it. Setup typically isn't too bad either and yea using patience and taking the time to read the instructions is key. Plus, now that initial setup done, if you ever need to take the WD hitch off, getting it back on will be easy since you already have your head pitch and bracket placement down. Also, a good call on avoiding the hitch reducer sleeves. They can work but they usually create a bit of play. Anyway, glad to hear the Equalizer hitch has been working so well for you! Thanks for the detailed feedback. You know where to find me if you ever need anything else!

Phil B.

2/20/2026

Jesse's reply and answer above is exactly right. I have one of these weight distribution devices myself. Another thing to watch out for is the possible slight movement and shifting of the L-brackets on your trailer frame. An instruction comes with the device that says to periodically check all your nuts, and bolts for proper tightness and tension. I have had shifts to correct that could potentially lead to the experience you had with your bar popping loose.

Jesse M.

2/20/2026

@PhilB Hey Phil, thanks for the feedback! That's a great tip about the brackets shifting - definitely something to watch out for. Thanks again for sharing!

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