What Should Ball Height Be When Using Weight Distribution System
Question:
HI, I have read different articles and talked to different people about how to adjust the ball hight for weight distribution. Some say the ball should be adjusted to about 1 inch higher than the coupler, others say it should be about 1 inch lower than the coupler. Could you please find out the definitive answer to how I should position my ball heigh in relation to my coupler of my level trailer?
asked by: Brian
Expert Reply:
You want to tow your trailer with the towing system as level as possible. You can count on up to about 1-1/2 inches of squat when you hook the trailer up so you can adjust your ball height so that it is about an inch or so to compensate for the squat when the trailer is connected.
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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 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
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Equal-i-zer
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