Can a Weight Distribution Hitch Be Used With a Steep Driveway and Sharp Angle Off The Street?
Updated 05/20/2024 | Published 05/17/2024 >
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Hello, my driveway is long and steep and where I enter the street is a very sharp angle. If I put a weight distributing hitch on my trailer and truck will I have a problem when I hit the sharp angle. Is there a possibility of breaking or bending truck or trailer? Thank you for the help. Russ
asked by: Russell M
Expert Reply:
That is a great question Russ. For your type of situation I prefer to use a hitch like the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System # EQ37100ET. This type of hitch does not hang down as low as others like the B&W # BW78FR where ground clearance can become an issue for sharp angle driveways off a flat street. It also does not use a Sway Bar # 17200 which would have to be removed before making very tight turns.
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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 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
- Includes Shank
- Top-Mount
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Equal-i-zer
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