Troubleshooting a Weight Distribution System to Prevent Broken Chains
Question:
I am not sure why I break a pivot when I make a tight turn to the left. Can you tell me if there is a measurement from the top of the ball to the trailer where the pivot is connected? In order to get weight distributed to the trailer i have to set the chain link three from the bar and that brings the bar just under the trailers frame. Should I raise the ball height?
asked by: norm f
Expert Reply:
It sounds as if the chains on the weight distribution system are WAY too tight. The ball height and tilt should be set so that you are using no less than 5 chain links. The spring bars should be either parallel to the trailer frame, or tilting down at an angle toward the rear of the trailer. I would recommend raising the the height of the trailer ball, and adjusting the angle of the weight distribution head so that it is tilting back more toward the trailer. I have included a video below that shows adjustments on a weight distribution system below.
