Will Backing a Trailer Up an Incline Create Too Much Stress for a Weight Distribution Hitch

Published 09/15/2016

Question:

I am scheduled to pick up my new camper soon and am scared I will have problems backing up my up-sloping driveway. How will a weight distribution system affect the transition between the crowned roadway, dipping curb and uphill driveway. What considerations need to be made with the tv pitching down in the back while the trailer is going up the slope? It seems to me extra stress will be placed on the hitch.

asked by: Gordon L

Expert Reply:

Weight distribution hitches are designed to be able to move up and down because you are going to run into situations like this everywhere you go. So no worries about it stressing the system.

The back of the trailer is less likely to make contact with the ground if you come in at an angle. You can also mount some skid wheels, see link, and the rear, bottom of the trailer to avoid scraping anything on the underside of the trailer.

expert reply by: Michael H