How To Set up A Weight Distribution Hitch - CURT 

After waisting an entire day trying to level the vehicle with the instructions I gave up, came in and saw this video..... AMAZING Thank you!!! 15 minutes and noting to it...

Finally a video that explains what the pin adjuster does and how to increase or decrease the transfer in combination with the chain. Thank you. now i can adjust my new trailer correctly after getting it loaded down at home.

Hello, After watching the setup video I noticed a common mistake that should be addressed so others will not repeat it. When he slips the chain onto the lift chain attachment hook @ 4:48 he lets the extra link stay between the actual link he's intending to use and the hook, That's a big no no when using a chain in any circumstance. Just thought I'd let ya know, Thanks :)

Dude awesome video, I had absolutely no clue how to use this weight distribution hitch. And now I'm pretty sure I could write a book on it. Thanks, man!

"Also make sure to stay away from the pivot zone of the spring bars for your safety at 4:30". Best piece of advice I've seen for years and sad to say I haven't been following it. I will be now. I have a different weight distribution hitch (husky) but your info was very helpful.

Now THAT is a how-to video. Well done. Deserves an Oscar

We bought a 27 foot mobile catering trailer this year no matter where I looked for a decent hitch at the right price could be this one with Kurt I want with their 14,000 pound capacity trailer hitch and by god, it toes wonderful now!

After several weeks of deciding which hitch ball to buy, i.e., weigh-safe, I come across this. I have a 6x10 foot aluminum utility trailer, so my needs are not intended to be significant, but this device is a no-brainer.

great, thorough and clearly illustrated video sir, thank you.

Great video. I inherited a competitors model. But your info here was thorough and concise! It also answered a question I've been researching. Why do I see so many of the hitch balls tilted aft a few degrees? The ball is installed initially perpendicular, but then adjusted back a few degrees to enable it having the 5 link minimum in the chains. Thanks for the help.

Great work on the video guys! Very informative and well written and shot. I do this for a living so I don't say that lightly. Unfortunately I got another guys distro hitch when I got my camper but I was sure to get your products with my new tow rig. Whoever did your video work did a great job! If they ever go out of business give me a call:)

Hey "jiggajaw" helper springs are designed to help hence the name "helper". Weight distribution balances the load between all eight tires for better braking and handling. Helper spring can't do that, they just make the truck taller under load. Using weight distribution keeps your headlights from shining the clouds. It also allows for higher weight capacities on both truck and trailer cause you're using all of your suspension not just the rear axle of truck.

A weight distribution hitch provides improved vehicle and trailer stability by leveling the trailer and more evenly distributing the weight. When you tow what you love, you have to do it right. Tow safely!

Thx Much !!! That was a perfectly descriptive video and explanation.

Okay, what if the truck/trailer setup isn't perfectly level? For example, the vehicle front is a little higher or lower than the rear. I find this occurring as the trailer load changes (more or less water, junk added or removed, etc) as we're traveling. At what point am I pushing it too far and should readjust the hitch?

Thanks for a great video. Always have loved my Curt equipment!

Thank you for the video. The music is distracting.

Wow I never noticed the part at video time 4:50 I have attached it with less than 5 links very important

So with this system there are no holes drilled into the frame on the trailer for the bracket? The one bolt holds the bracket securely enough? Nice video and thanks.

Very nice high quality video.

Best video on the subject! Thanks!

Great Video. I have a 1/2 ton 2014 toyota tundra and am towing a Big Tex Trailer with a GVWR of 10,000 lbs. There is currently significant sag when the trailer is fully loaded. Will the CURT 17007 address the issue? Do you think that additional products are needed such as "add a leaf" or airbags to address the SAG? Thanks in advance!

great vid thanks

Thx for the helpful info

With this set up are you able to reverse with the distribution hitch and trailor?

How bout dat boy!!

We recently purchased a Forest Rain Wolf Pup 16FQ travel trailer with a GVWR (w/Brakes) of 3954 lbs (2950 dry weight) and 454 dry weight tongue weight. We have a 2016 Honda Pilot (w/transmission cooler) that has a rating of 3500 lbs towing and tongue weight of 350 lbs. Now I realize I will not be able to tow the Max trailer weight and don't ever foresee any reason to travel with all the liquid tanks filled so we will always be somewhere in the vicinity of 3200 lbs towing. Now our concerns are with the tongue weight since the trailer is 454 and the tow car 350. The dealer who sold us the trailer installed a Curt Camping World Round Bar WD Hitch 1000 lbs. Tongue weight and assured us that we should not have any problems with the tongue weight concern. Understanding the importance of packing all items on the trailer evenly is important and also not going over the 3500 pounds of towing. Should we be overly concerned about the difference in the tongue weight? We towed the trailer over 150 miles with no issues and the Pilot maneuvered smoothly. Any thoughts?

in the video you said that the more links (chain) between the bars and the brackets the less force is applied and vice versa. say you had a chevy 1500 (1/2 ton) and had say 4 links between the bracket and bar. Then you have a chevy 3500 (1 ton) and you use the same 4 links between bar and bracket. can this have an adverse effect on tounge weight and cause the trailer to fish tail (in the 3500 chevy situation)

I have a 2012 Toyota Tacoma that has the tow package rated at 6000 lbs installed from the factory. I recently purchased a 2011 Forest River SP186 Surveyor travel trailer that has a dry weight of approximately 2600 lbs and a hitch weight of approximately 300 lbs. Included with the trailer was the Curt system similar to that in the video that is rated a 10,000 lbs. When I set it up using the description in the video it seems to ride pretty rough when the truck is level, when I add more links between the trunion bar and the adjustor the truck then sags noticeable in the rear. Can I adjust the ball height to account for this and produce a smoother ride for the trailer? Or should I replace the trunion bars with ones of a lighter rating? Thanks, hope I made sense.

Can this hitch (17302) be used safely with a GVW of 15,000 lbs? I notice the specs say 10,000lbs

super !

Question, if the truck is still slightly sagging, do I give it more links or less links on the chain?

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