Selecting Weight Distribution System for Bumper-Pull Horse Trailer

Question:

where can i go to get a weight distribution system added to a horse trailer? I just called uhaul and they dont do this?

asked by: Linda

Expert Reply:

We sell weight distribution/sway control (WD/SC) systems that you can see on the linked page.

The key to selecting the right system is knowing the fully-loaded trailer's actual tongue weight (TW) which can be measured with an etrailer scale # e99044. To the loaded trailer TW you need to add the weight of any cargo in the tow vehicle that sits behind the rear axle, say a generator for instance. These two weights together give you the total TW which is what you need to choose the right system. Ideally your total TW will fall in the middle of the system's operating range. For the Pro Series # PS49901 this ideal TW would be right around 400-lbs.

Using the page I linked for you click on your total TW figure to see suitable systems. For example, if your total TW were 1000-lbs then you could use the Equal-I-zer system # EQ37120ET which is rated for 800- to 1200-lbs of total TW. This system uses a more effective form of sway control than the simple friction bar; it has 4 points of friction to steady the trailer behind you. It also uses frame brackets that are smaller than most which can make them easier to fit on the trailer frame. You can refer to the included photo to see these brackets and to the video on this kit to see more details on its operation.

expert reply by: Adam R