Does Weight of Weight Distribution System Get Factored in as Added Tongue Weight
Updated 11/04/2019 | Published 11/02/2019
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We recently purchased equalizer weight distribution hitch 6,000 lb maximum trailer weight. In calculating the tongue weight with the weight distribution system hitch do I include the weight of the distribution hitch to the weight in the loaded truck behind the rear wheels in calculating total tongue weight? Loaded trailer tounge weight is 270, weight in bed behind rear wheels 100 lbs plus the weight of wd hitch system equals the tounge weight ? Thanks,
asked by: Tony
Expert Reply:
This is a really good question, but the weight of the weight distribution system does not get added to the tongue weight figure. Essentially the WD system becomes a part of the hitch so it's weight does not get added in according to the weight distribution system manufacturers.
So you'd be looking at a loaded tongue weight figure of 370 lbs which would work great with your Equal-i-zer system part # EQ37061ET that you have.
I attached a review video for this system for you to check out as well. It shows how to set your system up.
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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution w/ 4-Point Sway Control - No Shank - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Trunnion Bar
- Fits 3 Inch Frame
- Fits 4 Inch Frame
- Fits 5 Inch Frame
- Fits 6 Inch Frame
- Shank Not Included
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- Equal-i-zer
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