Expert Answers about Weight Distribution Hitch

• Can Backing Up with Weight Distribution System Bend Hitch Pin
• The Pro Series Weight Distribution System # 49570 referenced in your question does not allow backing up if you attach the friction sway control # 83660. Doing this can indeed cause damage to certain components of the system specifically that friction bar. Even with other weight distribution systems that do allow backing up, it is always best to try and reverse in as straight a line as possible. With that in mind, reversing and making tight turns shouldn't bend the actual hitch pin inside...
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• Troubleshooting Weight Distribution Hitch Setup And Transferring Additional Weight To Front Axle
• Since there are 2 main different styles of weight distribution hitches and we currently do not carry Eaz-Lift, I have linked our How To page below with setup videos and tips for different types. *Be sure that your weight distribution is the proper size for your trailers tongue weight and trailer weight as you can damage the hitch if it is under rated. The first type is a chain style weight distribution like the Curt MV Weight Distribution System # C17062. The head angle on this can be...
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• Weight Distribution Hitch on Vehicle with Self Leveling Suspension
• For vehicles with auto-leveling suspension the proper setup procedure for weight distribution is to put the full tongue weight on the trailer hitch to activate the vehicle's auto-level function and then from there go through the setup procedure for the weight distribution system.
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• Weight Distribution for a Car Trailer with a Channel Coupler 4 Inches Higher than the Trailer Frame
• The way I would go about this is to lower your coupler height or use a coupler similar to the Bulldog Collar-Lok Coupler w/ Pin - 2-5/16 inch Ball - Adjustable Channel Mount - 12,500 lbs, item # BD028585, and mount it so that the coupler is in the correct position to allow a weight distribution hitch to be used with the trailer and coupler. Make sure the coupler you select will accommodate the total weight of your trailer and the loads on it. You would then use a weight distribution system...
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• Troubleshooting A Curt BetterWeigh That Isnt Providing Targets For Weight Distribution Hitch Setup
• I spoke with Curt and was told to not even bother using the weigh distribution setup application of the BetterWeigh Mobile Tongue Weight and Payload Scale for OBD II # C51701 since it's not usually the most accurate and to just follow the instructions for the weight distribution hitch instead. That's obviously not the kind of support I would hope for from the manufacturer so I recommend recalibrating your system to see if that gives you new target bars in-app. If not, then you would need...
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• Fixing Sag on 2014 Ram 1500 With Weight Distribution System
• I would be happy to answer them if you want to let me know what they are.
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• Troubleshooting 2017 Jayco 284BHSW Having Noticeable Sway When Being Towed W/ 2021 Ram 1500
• I would be happy to help! Since your 2017 Jayco 284 BHSW travel trailer weighs in at 7500lbs and your 2021 Ram 1500 Crew Cab weighs in at a max of 6400lbs then a weight distribution is highly recommended. A weight distribution hitch is recommended when the trailer is 50% of the weight of the tow vehicle, but in this case your trailer weighs more than your tow vehicle. Now to make sure your get the correct weight distribution hitch you will need to confirm your setups total tongue weight....
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• Will A Weight Distribution Stop Sway on a Trailer With the Weight Loaded at the Rear of the Trailer
• If the weight of the trailer is largely on the rear of the trailer a weight distribution system will not prevent sway. The trailer will need to be loaded with as much weight on the front of the trailer as possible for a weight distribution system to work effectively. The kind of sway that you will see when you have too much weight on the rear of the trailer cannot be fixed with a weight distribution system. The only solution is to put more of the weight on the front of the trailer. I...
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• Weight Distribution and Sway Control for a 29 ft Sprindale Trailer Towed by a 2012 Ford Expedition
• The key to purchasing the correct weight distribution system and sway control is choosing a system that is compatible with the tongue weight of your trailer. So it is important to know the tongue weight of your trailer when it is fully loaded and ready to tow. With that being said, I have attached an article on determining trailer tongue weight for you to review. If the tongue weight of your trailer is greater or less than the tongue weight range on your weight distribution system, then...
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• Choosing the Correct Adjustable Shank for Weight Distribution System On a 2019 GMC Sierra 2500
• It sounds like the shank on the weight distribution system you have does not offer enough drop adjustment, which is causing your trailer to not be level. Depending on the weight distribution system you have you can purchase a different shank like the Curt Weight Distribution Shank # 17120 that will allow up to 5-3/4 inch drop for a trunnion system to help get your trailer level. I included an article that goes over how to measure for the correct rise/drop for your setup. If you can...
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• Troubleshooting Rear End Sag On a 2022 Chevy Suburban With Weight Distribution Hitch
• I do have one recommendation as there is no suspension enhancement for your 2022 Chevrolet Suburban. With the issues you are having it sounds like your Suburban doesn't have the weight distribution set up correctly for your Suburban. I have seen similar issues on vehicles that have air suspension systems. If your Suburban has the Four Corner Air Suspension System there is a particular way you need to set up the weight distribution. 1. Adjust the vehicle air suspension to "Normal Ground...
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• Should a Weight Distribution System Allow Rear Suspension of Dodge Ram to Sag
• It sounds like your weight distribution system isn't rated high enough for the weight of your towing setup. A properly rated and adjusted system shouldn't still allow the rear suspension to sag. The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached a help article on determining tongue weight...
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• Trailer Riding High At the Trailer Hitch on a 2007 Mazda CX-9 With Weight Distribution Installed
• You may need to adjust the ball angle on the weight distribution system to level the spring bars with the trailer frame when the unit is hooked up. I have included a link to the instructions for the Reese Heavy Duty Round Bar Weight Distribution System, # RP65509. The instructions you need start on the top of page 2. If the trailer still is not level after making the above adjustments, you may need to lower the ball mount for a level ride, especially since you stated that your tow vehicle...
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• Help Determining Correct Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution For 2022 Winnebago Micro Minnie 2306BHS
• You are correct that the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System # C17501 is the incorrect hitch for your 2022 Chevrolet Colorado pulling your 2022 Winnebago Micro Minnie FLX 2306BHS. Your Winnebago has a dry tongue weight of 495lbs and with the bars for the hitch rated for 1,000-1,500lbs they will not flex properly and provide adequate sway control or weight distribution. I recommend contacting the dealer to see if they will take the hitch back since it should have never been installed...
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• Can you Tow a Travel Trailer with a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado Without Using Weight Distribution Bars
• If you are asking if you can tow a 5177-lb trailer with a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 without the use of a weight distribution system, then that depends on your Silverado's hitch capacity. The lowest aftermarket ones have a max capacity of 6000 pounds, so you should be fine. Removing your weight distribution system and using a ball mount like part # EBMK4 will be enough to get your trailer that two miles. I've linked to a video review of that ball mount. If you are asking if you can...
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• Will a Big Dip Damage a Weight Distribution System Since It Is Designed for Level Towing?
• The Reese Strait-Line weight distribution hitch # RP66084 is designed to keep your vehicle and trailer level, so a big dip could cause damage. I don't believe you will have any issues as long as the bars and hangers don't bottom out. The V shape you referenced does give me pause, so if you are concerned it is best to be cautious and connect the system after you leave the driveway.
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• Troubleshooting Rear Suspension Sag With a 8,000LB Fastway E2 Round Bar Weight Distribution Hitch
• To determine if you have the correct weight distribution bars for your Fastway e2 Weight Distribution # FA94-00-0800 you will need to find the exact tongue weight of your trailer. A Tongue Weight Scale # e99044 is the best way to find your tongue weight on your trailer. Your current 8,000lb Spring Bars # FA94-02-0899 are rated for a tongue weight of 400-800lbs. You can change these for 2 of the 10,000lb Spring Bar # FA94-02-1099 for a tongue weight of 600-1,000lbs. If your tongue weight...
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• Troubleshooting Severe Suspension Sag With Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System Installed
• I would be happy to help. It sounds like your Blue Ox SwapPro Weight Distribution System # BXW1000 may not be set up correctly causing it not to distribute weight properly. First things first with your Ford Expedition and trailer parked on level ground you will want to disconnect the trailer from the vehicle and level it using the trailer jack. With the trailer level measure from the ground to the bottom of the trailer coupler. Now measure from the ground to the top of the hitch ball...
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• Troubleshooting E2 Weight Distribution Hitch Sway Issues
• It sounds like the Fastway e2 # FA94-00-0800 or # FA92-00-0800 is the correct system for your 1/2 full trailer but not for your loaded trailer. You want a system rated for total tongue weight which includes the tongue weight of your trailer and any cargo weight behind the rear axle of your F-150. That total tongue weight will ideally be in the middle of the range of your weight distribution system, so your Fastway e2 is not the correct system for your needs. For a 1000 lb e2 upgrade...
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• Troubleshooting Soft and Unstable Rear End on 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Towing 27 ft Trailer
• If the rear end of your 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 feels soft and unstable when towing your trailer with the Equalizer weight distribution system, then it sounds like you might have the spring bars too tight. If the weight distribution system is too tight, then more weight will be distributed to the front vehicle axle and the trailer axles essentially trying to lift the rear end of your truck. The spring bars should be level with the trailer frame or angled slightly downward. Over or under adjusting...
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