Can Weight Distribution Hitch Be Used With Trailer With Tongue Weight Exceeding The Hitches Rating?
Question:
Have a weight distribution hitch that was set up with 1200lb trunnions bars the hitch head said rated for 12,000lb trailer and 1200 max tounge weight, have a new trailer had to upgrade to 1500lb Trunnions Bars is the hitch head ok my tongue weight is at 1240 lbs trailer weight fully loaded is 11,414
asked by: John
Expert Reply:
Since the weight distribution hitch head you have is only rated to 1200lbs tongue weight, then you will need to either reduce the tongue weight of your trailer below 1200lbs, or will need to replace the hitch with one that is rated above 1200lbs.
For a system rated over 1200lbs I recommend the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 14,000 lbs GTW, 1,400 lbs TW # EQ37140ET which works with tongue weights between 1000-1400lbs and would be perfect for your tongue weight.
I included a video of the # EQ37140ET for you to take a look at.
Products Referenced in This Question
Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 14,000 lbs GTW, 1,400 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1200 lbs
- 1300 lbs
- Equal-i-zer
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Reese Weight Distribution System - No Shank - Trunnion Bar - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD Only
- No Sway
- Shank Not Included
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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