Can Weight Distribution System be Used with 3.5 foot Hitch Extender

Question:

my setup is a ram 3500 w/truck camper with a 3.5 foot hitch extension to get past the camper....pulling a double axle 5000lb-6000lb loaded cargo trailer....the static tounge weight is currently 500lbs which is putting too much weight on the extension bar given the 3.5ft leverage..., even tho I have it chained back and up to bolted plates in the bed.....would a wds system like this work under these conditions to take he weight off the hitch extension? ...trailer sway is not an issue...I know how to load a trailer weight forward! Personally I think the trailer weight is way too much empty..Im thinking of actually moving the axles forward but not looking to doing that. Thank you for your time.

asked by: Nigel

Expert Reply:

If the hitch extension is rated for use with weight distribution systems you could use a kit like the Curt # C17063 to help distribute some of the tongue weight off of it but you'd have to check to make sure. There might actually be a second set of capacities listed for it if using a weight distribution system.

expert reply by: Jameson C