Can a WD System be Installed on a Trailer with Trailer Jack on Outside of Frame

Question:

Need recommendation for weight distribution solution. I have a 2006 Toyota Highlander with a factory tow package. I am pulling a larger size pop-up camper 12 foot box with a tongue weight of 300 #. Issue: this trailer has the crank tongue jack mounted to the outside of the hitch frame which would appear to interfere with the weight distribution arms. Is this an issue or does the system work underneath the jack assembly? Also, it would appear that trailer would need to be ball mounted and the jack rotated up and stored before attaching the distribution arms. Is it possible to attach and detach the weight distribution arms without the jack being used to initially lift the assembly? A lot of questions ... I know. Thanks

asked by: James A

Expert Reply:

If you have a jack that is on the outside of your trailer frame within about 33 inches of the coupler then you will need to mount it on the inside of the frame if that is possible. Otherwise you wouldn't be able to use the jack to make installing the Weight Distribution (WD) system easier. A-Frame jacks are definitely the way to go when it comes to using a WD system on your trailer.

When looking at WD systems you will want to choose a WD system with a Tongue Weight (TW) range that the Total Tongue Weight (TTW) of your towing setup falls in the middle of. To find the TTW of your towing setup you will need to add the TW of your fully loaded and ready-to-go trailer along with the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle. Keep in mind that a properly loaded trailer will have a TW that is 10-15% of the loaded weight of your trailer.

If your loaded trailer TW is 300 lbs then the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System # EQ37060ET would be a great option for you as the TW range is 200 lbs - 600 lbs. This system comes with a shank and a 2 inch hitch ball. Using a 1-7/8" thin walled socket, like part # EQ70-00-4800, will help make the hitch ball installation easier.

i have attached a review video as well as some helpful articles for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G