Is this right For you? Product Expert Lindsey S says:
This weight distribution system will help to evenly distribute the load over the axles of both your tow vehicle and trailer for a smooth, controlled ride. Includes round, forged steel spring bars and an adjustable shank. Hitch ball sold separately.
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Create a more stable ride for your tow vehicle and trailer with a weight distribution hitch. Adding spring bars to your towing system applies leverage, which transfers the load that is pushing down on the rear of your vehicle to all the axles on both your tow vehicle and your trailer, resulting in an even distribution of weight throughout. The result is a smooth, level ride, as well as the ability to tow the maximum capacity of your hitch.
The tongue weight rating is the most important factor in determining which size weight distribution system you should use. If the bars of the system you choose are rated too high for your setup, they will create a rigid ride, which can result in a bouncing trailer. If, on the other hand, the bars are not rated high enough, the system will be unable to properly distribute the weight, rendering it virtually useless.
To determine the proper weight rating for a weight distribution system, you must first determine your trailer's tongue weight. Then add to that the weight of the cargo behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle. These two measurements make up the tongue weight rating for a weight distribution system.
Forged Steel Spring Bars
The round spring bars are made from forged steel, giving them a distinct advantage over typical cast steel bars. Forging is a process where thermal and mechanical energy are applied to the steel, resulting in a finished product that is more resilient to impacts and is stronger in terms of shear strength. Simply put, these spring bars do a superior job of helping to hold your trailer in line because of their added strength and durability.
Built-In Grease Zerks
The system's head features 2 built-in grease zerks so that you can easily lubricate the spring bars without having to remove them from the head assembly. The grease zerks are located on each of the shafts that encase the spring bars. Simply use a grease gun (sold separately) to inject grease into each of the zerks.
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (584 Customer Reviews)
This weight distribution system will help to evenly distribute the load over the axles of both your tow vehicle and trailer for a smooth, controlled ride. Includes round, forged steel spring bars and an adjustable shank. Hitch ball sold separately.Arrived early, my wife and I installed this ourselves with basic tools. Instructions were clear and easily followed. Loaded my trailer just like I would for travel. Went from squatting to nice and level. I purchased longer chains for the bars due to the Somerset having a stacked frame. I also purchased a transmission cooler. Installed that with no problems
Iam sure the hitch will work well if all the parts are there. This is how I received my hitch off the delivery truck. Not good.
Katrina B - 05/16/2022Very stout. Easy setup. Can still use as standard hitch without bars. Let’s go camping!
Works very well. With sway bar also helps reduce swaying.
Put this on our 2006 Nissan Frontier to pull our camper. Worked great, and really helped raise the trailer tongue.
A big improvement in towing performance for my small truck and small travel trailer. Even without a sway control device, the sway is drastically reduced. Great value for the price.
As usual etrailer gets you your order quickly and reasonably priced.
The price was over $100.00 cheaper than anywhere else and it was easy to install.
Fast delivery!
I had the system installed by my trailer personnel--no problems. Fit was perfect and it works great. Highly recommend it.
This hitch seems very well made and is not difficult to assemble. I’m overall happy with this product except for the chains on the bars isn’t long enough to hook up while using this with a pole tongue adapter.
Mike L - 05/11/2018So far I have installed the Weight Distribution Hitch, very easy to install it (saved me 200 $), easier if you have a helper, took me about an hour (with a helper) to put it together, instructions very easy to follow. Solid construction, you will need tools that usually are not in every house (1" wrench)
Great product for my needs, etrailer was quick to get my order shipped. Here's where things take an ugly turn. UPS scattered the parts across 7 or 8 states - but etrailer took care of me. They were pleasant to deal with and took care to get me a replacement promptly.
Assembly and set up was easy. After install my van no longer squats like a dog going to the bathroom.
I installed the hitch today, with the information provided on the etrailer website I was able to get the right one for my application first time around. It turned out just like I wanted. etrailer has name brand products at good prices. I'll be back.
The hitch was easy to install and setup properly with the instructions provided. My pickup and the trailer ride level and I’m guaranteed to not drag the tongue jack again.
Mac - 05/31/2020Good fit and finish of the weight distribution system. Assembled and installed easily in 1 to 2 hours. Seems to be the perfect fit for my trailer and tow vehicle. Way better value than the $900 system that the RV dealer tried to insist that I needed.
Jerome - 06/11/2019Equalizer bars work great with my Dodge Caravan and our Christian Builders tool trailer.
Working as expected - towing a 21' travel trailer with no problem. I used all washers that came with it.
Fit perfect easy to install. Excellent service from etrailer. What more can I say. Great company to deal with I wouldn’t buy anywhere else
This hitch system helped us haul our popup 4k highway miles with no stability issues and great load levelling on our Honda minivan. Setup is relatively easy, however it did require some modifications to the trailer tongue. Overall I recommend this device.
The sales person help me chose the correct distribution hitch to suit my need. The package came on time. The hitch was in perect condition when it arrived. This hitch is perfect for my 5500# travel trailer.
Using hitch to pull a 20’ 3k travel trailer. Works great, easy to set up and hook up. Usually takes 10min to be full ready to pull my trailer.
GREAT COMPANY,GREAT SERVICE STACEY WAS A GREAT HELP WITH HER ADVICE IN HELPING ME SELECT THE RIGHT HITCH FOR MY APPLICATION THANK YOU STACT I'LL BE BACK
Works great for my single axle bunkhouse of about 3k pounds behind my 09 Explorer v8. Pro-tip, keep some plastic shopping bags handy to cover the greasy ends of the spring bars.
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