Can a Weight Distribution Hitch Be Used On a Aluminum Pole Tongue Trailer?

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Is there a weight distribution hitch solution for an aluminum straight tongue snowmobile trailer? Is it advised if so to put it on an aluminum framed trailer?

asked by: Ryan

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We do have the Pole-Tongue Adapter for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems # EQ95-01-5950 which can be used on an aluminum straight pole tongue trailer. This is capable of fitting a 1"-5" wide tongue that is 2"-5" tall. You will need to contact the trailer manufacturer to verify you can use this adapter on your specific trailer. This is due to not all manufacturers approving this for use on all their aluminum trailer frames. Here is a list of the Equal-i-zer weight distribution hitches you can select from based on the trailers weight.

200-600LBS Tongue Weight, 6,000LB Max Trailer Weight # EQ37060ET
600-1,000LBS Tongue Weight, 10,000LB Max Trailer Weight # EQ37100ET
800-1,200LBS Tongue Weight, 12,000LB Max Trailer Weight # EQ37120ET
1,000-1,400LBS Tongue Weight, 14,000LB Max Trailer Weight #EQ37140ET

expert reply by: Bud M

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Accuracy is the most important thing when it comes to tongue weight scales in my opinion and convenience is a plus. The etrailer Tongue Weight Scale #e99044 is both. I have gotten my hands on this product and used it. One of my favorite things about…

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Answer 2

The widest portion of the Equal-i-zer Pole Tongue Adapter part #EQ95-01-5950 is 21-1/2 and the narrowest portion is right at 19-1/2 inches. The angle is designed to match the standard 50 degree a-frame design on the front of a-frame trailers.

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Answer 3

A loaded car hauler trailer with a GVWR of 6000-lbs will indeed have a tongue weight (TW) in the 600- to 900-lb range you mentioned. But the thing with car hauler trailers in particular is that depending on the specific loaded vehicle and exactly…

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Answer 4

You ask a very good question. A weight distribution (WD) system that is properly tuned for the trailer weight and correctly installed will move some of the trailer tongue weight (TW) off the hitch and shift it forward to the tow vehicle's front…

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Answer 5

Quite accurate; the margin of error is 3 percent for the etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers - 2,000-lb Capacity #e99044. I don't see varying levels of liquid in the photos, but do see a customer photo with the scale…

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Answer 6

The etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers #e99044 does not have the ability to be calibrated but would not need it.

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Answer 7

Both the Sherline Trailer Tongue Weight Scale #5780, and the etrailer Tongue Weight Scale #e99044 will accurately measure the tongue weight on your trailer as long as the tongue weight is less than 2000lbs. With that said I prefer the etrailer…

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Answer 8

The Blue Ox Pole Tongue Weight Distributing Hitch Adapter #BXW4023 is 28" wide.

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Answer 9

Weight distribution works to distribute the tongue weight of a trailer up to the front axle of the tow vehicle so that it will sit more level and handle/brake better. That being said the systems do not "reduce" tongue weight or allow you to…

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Answer 10

Since you have a wheelbase/axle spacing of 38 inches the correct hanger kit for slipper springs would be the part #HAP-105-205-01. And then for a 7k trailer axle the u-bolt kit you'd want would be the part #APUBR-8. I attached the diagram to use…

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Answer 11

Since Demco uses 3,500 drum brake assemblies part #DMSB24429M and #DMSB24428M what you'd need is similar 3,500 electric brake assemblies like the etrailer part #AKEBRK-35L-SA for the left hand side and #AKEBRK-35R-SA for the right hand side. To…

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Answer 12

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Can a Weight Distribution Hitch Be Used On a Aluminum Pole Tongue Trailer?

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