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A weight distribution hitch (or weight distribution system) helps to ensure a smooth, level ride and allows you to tow at the maximum capacity allowed by your hitch. It also helps to correct tow vehicle sag, improve steering and stopping, and—when used with sway control—correct trailer sway. Read on to learn:
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- 2022 Ford F-150
- 2021 GMC Sierra 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2021 Nissan Titan, Titan XD
- 2022 Ram 1500
- 2021 and 2022 Toyota Tundra
Ford recommends a weight-distribution hitch be used on the 2022 F-150 for any trailer over 5,000 pounds. Its FALR recommendation is 50%.
For 2021 GMC and Chevrolet 1500s, it’s recommended that a weight-distribution hitch be used for trailers 7,000 pounds and over. Just like Ford, the GM products recommend a 50% FALR.
In both the 2021 Titan and Titan XD, Nissan recommends a weight-distribution hitch be used for trailers over 5,000 pounds. A FALR recommendation isn’t clear in the Nissan owner’s manual, so be sure to use the recommended setup in the hitch’s owner’s manual.
For the 1500, Ram recommends a weight-distribution hitch for any load over 5,000 pounds and a FALR of 66%.
Like the others, Toyota recommends a weight-distribution hitch be used for loads over 5,000 pounds with the Tundra. However, it differs from the others by suggesting a full 100% FALR. Related Video:
The most important thing to keep in mind when picking out a weight distribution system is the weight of the load you'll be towing. Weight distribution systems are rated in two ways: the gross trailer weight they can haul, and the tongue weight they can distribute. You want to make sure both of those ratings are above the amount you're looking ...
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- Take Vehicle Measurements. No matter what type of weight distribution hitch you're installing, the first tool you need is a tape measure. First, you'll need a few measurements of your tow vehicle without the trailer loaded.
- Install the Weight Distribution Shank. Remove your old ball mount if you have one, and install the WD shank in its place. Make sure your trailer is level, then measure from the top of the coupler to the ground.
- Install the Hitch Ball. Slide the hitch ball into the head assembly and secure with a washer and nut. In its final position, the top of the hitch ball should be about 1/8th" higher than the coupler for every 100 lbs of tongue weight.
- Install/Adjust the Head Assembly. This step is going to differ between WDH, depending on which type you have. You can adjust the tilt of your WD head assembly—and therefore the angle of the spring bars—to help apply the necessary amount of leverage to lift the rear of the vehicle.
Feb 8, 2021 · A weight distribution hitch solves this issue. It uses adjustable spring bars and tension to level things out. It distributes the excess tongue weight forward (to the back axle of your truck), and reward (to the axles of your trailer). In turn, the lost weight from your truck’s front axle is restored, and so is your driving control and safety.
Dec 4, 2021 · Myth 3: I Don’t Need a Weight-Distribution Hitch Because I Have a Long-Wheelbase Truck. There’s an old guideline about tow vehicle wheelbase-to-trailer-length, and it goes something like this: 110 inches of tow vehicle wheelbase can tow 20 feet of trailer without WDH.
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Some systems use tension chain links, but others might use screws or an adjustment rod. How To Use a Weight Distribution Hitch. To make sure that your weight distribution system is doing its job, check your front and rear vehicle measurements with the trailer still loaded. Compare the measurements while loaded to the initial ones you took.
