Product Manual
Curt Manufacturing Inc., warrants this product to be free of defects in material and/or workmanship at the time of retail purchase by the original purchaser. If the product is found to be defective,
Curt Manufacturing Inc., may repair or replace the product, at their option, when the product is returned, prepaid, with proof of purchase. Alteration to, misuse of, or improper installation of
this product voids the warranty. Curt Manufacturing Inc.'s liability is limited to repair or replacement of products found to be defective, and specifically excludes liability for incidental or
consequential loss or damage.
17000, 17001, 17002 WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION KIT
WARNINGS
FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH, VEHICLE CRASH, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
COUPLED BALL HEIGHT SHOULD NEVER BE GREATER THAN UNCOUPLED BALL HEIGHT. Front wheel
overload and loss of rear wheel traction can result. This can lead to unstable handling, reduced braking ability, and a
tendency to "jackknife" when turning.
USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN BACKING UP AND TURNING. DO NOT ALLOW TOW VEHICLE AND TRAILER
TO MANEUVER INTO A "JACKKNIFE" POSITION. Components of the hitch and sway control, if applicable, may be
forced into damaging contact. If a "jackknife" maneuver has occurred, examine all towing system components for
damage or loosening immediately. Repair or replace any damaged components before resuming towing.
DO NOT TOW MULTIPLE TRAILERS. Towing multiple trailers may cause severe instability, loss of control and
structural failure.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO HOOK-UP OR TOW WITH A FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE WITH THE REAR WHEELS
REMOVED. This will cause severe instability, loss of control and structural failure.
TOWING TIPS
DRIVING - Good habits for normal driving need extra emphasis when towing. The additional weight affects
acceleration and braking, and extra time should be allowed for passing, stopping and changing lanes. Signal well
before a maneuver to let other drivers know your intentions. Severe bumps and badly undulating road can damage
your towing vehicle, hitch, and trailer, and should be negotiated at a slow, steady speed. IF ANY PART OF YOUR
TOWING SYSTEM "BOTTOMS OUT", OR IF YOU SUSPECT DAMAGE MAY HAVE OCCURRED IN ANY OTHER
WAY, PULL OVER AND MAKE A THOROUGH INSPECTION. CORRECT ANY PROBLEMS BEFORE RESUMING
TRAVEL.
CHECK YOUR EQUIPMENT
Periodically check the condition of all your towing equipment and keep it in top condition.
TRAILER LOADING
Proper trailer loading is important. Heavy items should be placed close to the floor near the trailer axle. The load
should be balanced side-to-side and firmly secured to prevent shifting. Tongue weight should be about 10 - 15
percent of the gross trailer weight for most trailers. Too low a percentage of tongue weight often produces a tendency
to sway.
SWAY CONTROLS
A sway control can help minimize the effects of sudden maneuvers, wind gusts and buffeting caused by other
vehicles. Use of a sway control is recommended for trailers with large surface areas, such as travel trailers, and for
trailers with low tongue weight percentage.
TIRE INFLATION
Unless specified otherwise by the towing vehicle or trailer manufacturer, tires should be inflated to their maximum
recommended pressure.
TOWING VEHICLE AND TRAILER MANUFACTURERS' RECOMMENDATIONS
Review the owner's manual for your towing vehicle and trailer for specific recommendations, capacities, and
requirements.
PASSENGERS IN TRAILERS
Trailers should NOT be occupied while being towed, under any circumstances.
TRAILER LIGHT, TURN SIGNALS AND ELECTRIC BRAKES
Always hook up trailer lights, turn signals, electric brakes and break-away switch connection(if equipped). Even for
short trips.
REMOVE HITCH HEAD WHEN NOT TOWING - Remove hitch head from towing vehicle receiver when not towing.
This will prevent contamination of head pockets, reduce chance of striking hitch head on driveway ramps or other
objects, and minimize damage in event of a rear-end collision.
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