Will a Weight Distribution Hitch Help With Vehicle Sag on the Rear Axle When Flipped Over
Question:
I have a WDH and air bags on my truck and it still has a sag. Can I flip the WDH to prevent sag?....
asked by: Chris J
Expert Reply:
A weight distribution hitch like the Pro Series # 49570 is actually designed to help with the sag you're experiencing; flipping it upside down is not going to help with the situation and would actually render the system pretty much useless. I would also recommend making sure that you're towing with the trailer completely level and you don't actually need a different rise/drop shank than the one that you're using.
With that said, it's possible that your weight distribution system just isn't properly rated for your trailer. From what I was able to find out from some research, the 2003 Fleetwood Prowler has a dry weight of around 5100-lbs, which would likely put your tongue weight somewhere in the 600 to 800-lbs when fully loaded. When choosing a weight distribution system, you ideally will have a tongue weight that falls right in the middle of the prescribed range of use.
I recommend starting out by confirming what the tongue weight of your fully loaded trailer is using a tongue weight scale like the etrailer # e99044, and then comparing it to the prescribed range for your system. If you find that your current system isn't properly rated, the Fastway e2 # FA94-00-1033 might be a good choice since it's designed for trailers with TW between 600-lbs and 1000-lbs. You will also need a weight distribution shank like the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Shank - 12" Long - 10-1/4" Rise, 5-1/2" Drop - 1,200 lbs TW # FA92-02-4214, since that weight distribution system does not come with one.
I've also linked some helpful articles on weight distribution systems for you to have a look at, as well as some review videos of these parts. If you can let me know what your tongue weight is, I can confirm what system might work best for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers - 2,000-lb Capacity
- Tongue Weight Scale
- Analog Scale
- 2000 lbs
- etrailer
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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Shank - 12" Long - 10-1/4" Rise, 5-1/2" Drop - 1.2K TW
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Shanks
- 1500 lbs TW
- 15000 lbs GTW
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- e2
- Round - 7 Inch Drop
- Trunnion - 5 Inch Drop
- Round - 10 Inch Rise
- Trunnion - 10 Inch Rise
- Fastway
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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Round - 10,000 lbs GTW - Without Shank
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Shank Not Included
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Fastway
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