Does The Weight Of A Weight Distribution Hitch Count Against Payload Capacity
Published 11/12/2021
Question:
I hope I can phrase this question so it makes sense. - Do you have to subtract the actual weight of a WD hitch from your tow vehicles payload capacity? Example. My tow vehicles payload capacity is 1000 pounds. If the WD hitch weighs 100 pounds, am I now at 900 pounds payload capacity? Thank you so much. Im very confused about this and am finding conflicting answers. Even among trailer dealers.
asked by: Al B
Expert Reply:
The entire weight of a weight distribution hitch like the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution w/ 4-Point Sway Control # EQ37061ET should be counted towards total weight. When determining total payload just take the tongue weight of the trailer along with any weight behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle and that would be your combined weight that you'll use to determine a weight distribution hitch.
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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution w/ 4-Point Sway Control - No Shank - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 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
- Top-Mount
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 400 lbs
- 500 lbs
- Equal-i-zer
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