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Two points of steel-on-steel friction work to prevent and correct trailer sway in this weight distribution system. Sway control brackets help to ensure that your trailer stays in line with your tow vehicle. Adjustable shank included.
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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.
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.
The two points of sway control within the e2 are created by the steel-on-steel friction that occurs when the spring bars slide within the L-brackets that are mounted on the trailer tongue. 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 allows a good deal of side-to-side play in the system.
The direct friction that is applied to the spring bars in the e2 system helps to stop sway once it has begun. 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.
Most add-on units feature some sort of friction material similar to that used in automotive brakes. But the e2 uses direct steel-on-steel contact to create resistance. This is the same sort of friction that is used with locomotives that pull loaded railcars weighing tons. No additional materials are needed. The steel will outlast any of those other materials, providing an extremely durable, functional sway-control system.
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (597 Customer Reviews)
Two points of steel-on-steel friction work to prevent and correct trailer sway in this weight distribution system. Sway control brackets help to ensure that your trailer stays in line with your tow vehicle. Adjustable shank included.It was easy to assemble, and after using it I would not go back to the chain style W/D hitch.
I did have to purchase a longer shank so I could open my tail gate and had to use longer safety chains.
Excellent service.
I never had any problems with this WD System. Everything went together rather smoothly and it seems to work as intended. It is very heavy, received the product in the mail in it's original box which was tore up pretty good. They should have packaged the hitch better, like inside of another box at least. It seems the paint will eventually come off pretty easily , so touching it up with some spray paint will be in order to maintain the hitch from rusting.
Worked out better than I had expected. If you just follow the instruction book and I watched several of the videos. it will give you step by step instructions and when I finished I was 1/16 from my original measurement on front end and I thought it was great
Product was simple to install (watching video on etrailer was quite helpful). I used the product during a 1100 mile trip, with various roadways/terrain and performed quite well. I had to make minor adjustments for optimal performance.
Now, about the etrailer team...let me start by saying that things were smooth from start to finish. I strongly recommend for safe towing and peace of mind.
There was a snag with the delivery, somehow the product was damaged in shipping and returned without my knowledge; luckily, I was awaiting the product and happened to check tracking status. Once I learned of this, I called customer service and spoke with Quinn. He and team did everything needed to get me the new product ASAP...actually arrived in less than 2 days!!! Great job and you have a customer as long as products/service remain high quality!!!
I had a weight distribution hitch with chains and a separate sway bar prior to this that I had kept from a previous trailer. Not having had to buy it myself, I didn't realize that there were different setups for different weights of trailers and I was probably not using the proper one. A friend recommended I look into a bar setup with the integrated sway control control like this one. I bought the correct one for the trailer I have. Pricing was great and had free shipping at the time. Came with great instructions and the tutorial online was really helpful. The only difficulty with setup was having the strong enough tools. With everything I had LT tires with a good load range, help from my mechanic for the ball installation, and a friend for the rest of the hitch, I'm now driving level, with much more stability and control on the road.
Took our new RV Trailer out for a test camp, 3 days. Also first time using my new weight distribution hitch. What a difference!! Towed the trailer home before the hitch arrived. Got to see some pretty sky and rocked myself almost to sleep. With the hitch you can almost forget you have the big behemoth of a trailer behind you! Very pleased with not only the price!!! Kudos to my friend Lester Kuhn for recommending this product and company to me!!!
We have our first trip planned for next week.
The order was easy and it shipped and arrived on time.
All good so hopefully the first trip with the new hitch will be as well..
Tim
6/17/2020
Great
The hitch is very well made. The problem is with E-Trailer support division. When I asked a question about adjusting the hitch to my truck I was told to refer pages xyz! That is not what I wanted to here after spending hours on a critical issue. I’m still not sure if it is probably adjusted.
Great service! Quick shipping! Great quality product! Using to pull my 33' Palomino V-Nose with my 2015 Silverado 15. Trailer pulls great!
Rainy
7/23/2017
Extremely satisfied!
I use this to pull an 9000 Avenger with 960 lbs tongue weight, and it pulls perfectly with this hitch. It keeps my truck and trailer perfectly level and pulls with no sway, even in crosswinds.
if i could give you a 5 star rating i would, the original box was destroyed by UPS and the return/exchange process was awesome! you guys shipped out a replacement hitch really quick and i appreciate it. i will recommend you guys to anyone that need a hitch.
Your hitch made all the difference in the world. Without it I was ready to sell my Rv and quite camping, but since installing and using your hitch everything is good.
This hitch works very well with my 30 foot travel trailer. Stable and easy to use. Love the helper tool included.
Unpacked and inspected. Not used as of this review, but really looking forward to it in the coming days. This hitch will handle anything I plan to upgrade to in the future.
Owned a leveler hitch in the 70's - nothing like this. Package weight is significant - ~50 lbs. No tubular parts - all solid steel. Extremely adjustable. This is serious equipment, not plug and play. Read the manual!!! Well packaged, shipped fast.
Only issue was from manufacturer related to quality. Pry handle has rubber grip that was sliced somehow prior to packaging. Not etrailer fault.
Have done several transactions w/ etrailer.com. All transactions simple and smooth. Friendly and knowledgeable.
The hitch worked great. Installation easy, no drilling into your trailer hitch, and just overall easy adjustment and installation.
Good help on the phone with etrailer, would buy another product online from them anytime.
Hitch arrived fast, great quality, went together easily and was easy to set up. Sway was immediately less than before even when I had my Curt friction sway control. VERY pleased.
Big thanks. Customer service 2nd to none. Received mine damaged. Quick email.. and shipped out new one to me in a couple of days.. thanks again etrailer
Excellent service
Thanks again
its exactly what I expected.
I was amazed to receive the hitch the day after I ordered it and free shipping. Not doubt I will do business whit Etrailer again. Thanks
Great product! Easy to install and set up with proper tools. Etrailer has excellent customer service!
These Hitches are great products. Easy to install and use. E Trailer had the best price on the market
Easy installation. Installed in about a half hour
When I placed my order they informed me that it was back order. They kept me informed for 6 months of the status and alternative items they had in stock.
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Jarrod D.
5/19/2017
Ive only used the hitch a couple of times within a year of owning it. The tool that has the hook on the end that is used to lift the stabilizing bars onto the hitch bends way to easy, it needs to be made out of stronger or thicker medal. One of the metal latches that hold the stabilizer bars in the socket broke off. The weld that held the pin that holds the latch broke off. But other then that it still works.