Comprehensive Review: Curt Weight Distribution Shank Video

It sure does Jerry and welcome back! To get a 7" drop you'll need to purchase a 2" shank and weight distribution system separately. The ones that come with the systems aren't going to be that long for drop. For a weight distribution…

Hey Mark. Yes, the Curt Anti Rattle Hitch Clamp #C43ZJ can be used with a Curt weight distribution hitch. Assuming you have a 2" receiver, and the weight distribution shank is also 2". Curt lists this as compatible with both solid and…

The Curt shank part #C17100 that you referenced might be slightly different from what came on your system, but it's the same in the areas that matter. The vertical portion of the shank and the mounting holes are the same size so the head of your…

Hey Eric! Yes, the Curt Anti-Rattle Hitch Clamp #C34FR85HY can be used with your weight distribution hitch. Since you already upgraded to a 2-1/2" shank, this will clamp the shank tight against receiver on your Silverado 2500 to help eliminate…

We have exactly what you need for a weight distribution hitch for your Jayco Jay Flight, which according to my research has a GVWR of 9,000 lbs. Based on that, because the ideal system would be one in which your loaded tongue weight falls somewhere…

You may not necessarily need a weight distribution system with your new truck as it looks like your trailer weighs less than half of the overall towing capacity of your truck but it would only help. Since you have the system already you may try…

The reason the brakes weren't being applied when you weren't moving and spinning the wheels but were when using Curt Echo #C51180 is because it is a proportional controller, meaning it won't activate the brakes unless you are moving and…

L.1 is the lowest sensitivity that the Curt Tri-Flex part #C24VV can be adjusted down to. However, you can also adjust the overall brake output power with the output control. The output control thumbwheel can be adjusted from the lowest setting all…

Hello Andy, To bypass the factory brake controller so you can use the Curt Spectrum Brake Controller w/ Custom Harness - Dash Mounted Knob - Up to 4 Axles - Proportional #C36QV, you’ll want to start by removing the blue wire from the end of the brake…

Hi Todd, The etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar part #e38FV is designed to fit most 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers. Due to variation in hitch collar thickness from OEM hitch manufactuers, some hitches will have a collar that is too thick…

Hey Greg! The etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar for 2.5" Hitch Receivers #e55YV is not compatible with a weight distribution hitch. This is really the only restriction for our anti-rattle. If you need an anti-rattle for a weight distribution…

With the amount of spring bar force at work with your weight distribution it is surprising that you are experiencing any type of movement in your hitch. The spring bars should be placing a substantial amount of tension on the shank against the walls…