CURT Weight Distribution Hitch
- C17501
- 1100 lbs
- 1200 lbs
- 1300 lbs
- 1400 lbs
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Allows Backing Up
- Includes Shank
- CURT
- Prevents Sway
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- 4-Point
Built-in, active sway control keeps your trailer in line by using specific tension points and steel-on-steel resistance. System head is adjustable so you can easily achieve the proper tilt. 2-5/16" Ball included.
Features:
- Evenly distributes weight over axles of tow vehicle and trailer for improved stability and control
- Creates a more level ride for both tow vehicle and trailer
- Integrated active sway control limits side-to-side movement of trailer
- Spring-loaded ball bearings in system head rest in detents, applying constant pressure to help trailer stay centered
- Brackets keep spring bars in place for a rigid system that holds your trailer in line
- No lift chains - eliminates unwanted movement of spring bars
- Steel-on-steel friction helps to correct any sway that may occur due to winds, curvy roads, or sudden maneuvers
- Spring bars work with brackets to transfer tongue weight evenly to the tow vehicle
- Constructed of forged steel
- Secure in system head with easy-to-use snap pins
- No-drill, clamp-on brackets mount directly to your trailer frame
- Desired tilt is easily achieved using adjustable head - no more piling on washer after washer
- Grease zerks in trunnions make for simple maintenance
- Black powder coat finish is durable and corrosion resistant
- System includes head assembly, adjustable shank, spring bars, active sway control brackets, chrome hitch ball, pins and clips, and all necessary hardware
Specs:
- Tongue weight: 1,000 lbs - 1,500 lbs
- Maximum gross towing weight: 15,000 lbs
- Application: 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers rated for use with weight distribution systems
- Sway control bracket positioning: 4" in from end of spring bar
- Maximum trailer frame dimensions:
- Overall height: 9-1/2"
- Holes are spaced 1-1/4" apart on center
- Maximum drop: 1/2"
- Maximum rise: 5-1/2"
- Shank measures:
- 8" From the center of the pin hole to the center of the adjustment holes
- 7" From the center of the pin hole to the closest edge of the vertical adjustment shank
- 9" From the center of the pin hole to the furthest edge of the vertical adjustment shank
- Ball size: 2-5/16"
- Spring bar dimensions: 35" long x 1-1/4" wide
- 10-Year limited warranty
![Diagram of Shank]()
| Included w/ System | Required - Sold Separately | Optional Add-Ons |
|---|
- Adjustable Shank
- System Head
- 2-5/16" Torqued Chrome Hitch Ball
- 2 Sway Control Brackets
- 2 Spring Bars
- Lift Bar
- Hitch Pin and Clip
- Necessary Installation Hardware
| n/a | n/a |
![Weight Distribution Diagram]()
Create a more stable ride for your tow vehicle and trailer with a weight distribution hitch. Adding spring bars to your towing system applies leverage, which transfers the load that is pushing down on the rear of your vehicle to all the axles on both your tow vehicle and your trailer, resulting in an even distribution of weight throughout. The result is a smooth, level ride, as well as the ability to tow the maximum capacity of your hitch.
Selecting a Weight Distribution System
The tongue weight rating is the most important factor in determining which size weight distribution system you should use. If the bars of the system you choose are rated too high for your setup, they will create a rigid ride, which can result in a bouncing trailer. If, on the other hand, the bars are not rated high enough, the system will be unable to properly distribute the weight, rendering it virtually useless.
To determine the proper weight rating for a weight distribution system, you must first determine your trailer's tongue weight. Then add to that the weight of the cargo behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle. These two measurements make up the tongue weight rating for a weight distribution system.
Integrated Active Sway Control
The TruTrack weight distribution system works to stop trailer sway before it begins. This is achieved primarily thanks to the specially designed system head.
![TruTrack Spring-Loaded Ball Bearings in Detents]()
On top of the trunnions, there are spring-loaded ball bearings that rest in detents built into the underside of the head. As you travel down the road normally, these ball bearings help to keep the trailer in a straight line by applying pressure inside these detents.
![TruTrack Spring-Loaded Ball Bearings out of Detents]()
When sway occurs, the trunnions move inside the head, causing the ball bearings to come out of these detents. When this happens, the ball bearings ride along internal grooves in the head as they work to return to the detents to snap the trunnion back in place. This action effectively returns your trailer to center.
![TruTrack Spring Bar Bracket]()
Additional sway control is created by the spring bar brackets. Most traditional weight distribution systems have spring bars that are suspended by chains. Although this ensures that the system is not so rigid as to create bounce in the trailer, it also permits a good deal of side-to-side play in the system. Allowing the spring bars to hang freely also minimizes the tension described earlier. This limits your system's ability to hold your trailer in line behind your tow vehicle.
Not only do the brackets on the TruTrack work to constantly hold your trailer in line, but they also supply friction to force it back into place should any sway occur. The concept is similar to the way in which an add-on friction sway control device functions. When each spring bar moves forward or backward, or side to side, it rubs along the bracket, creating friction. The resistance created by this action limits the movement of the spring bar, thus preventing further side-to-side movement of the trailer.
Forged Steel Spring Bars
The TruTrack's spring bars are made from forged steel, giving them a distinct advantage over typical cast steel bars. Forging is a process where thermal and mechanical energy are applied to the steel, resulting in a finished product that is more resilient to impacts and is stronger in terms of shear strength. Simply put, the TruTrack's spring bars do a superior job of helping to hold your trailer in line because of their added strength and durability.
Simple Spring Bar Setup
![TruTrack Spring Bar Install]()
The support brackets of the TruTrack easily clamp onto your trailer frame to provide the attachment points for the weight distribution spring bars. To position the spring bars on the brackets during hookup, simply use the included snap-up lever to lift each bar onto an L-shaped bracket. Then secure the bars in place with the included L-pins and clips.
17501 Curt True Track Weight Distributing Hitch with Sway Control - Adjustable Shank and Hitch Ball - 15K
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