Does Using Weight Distribution Increase the Towing Capacity of a Vehicle or Trailer Hitch
Updated 06/02/2014 | Published 05/30/2014
Question:
Does A weight distribution system increase the capacity
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Helpful Expert Reply:
Weight distribution systems do not increase the capacity of a trailer hitch or tow vehicle. On vehicles and hitches that are rated for weight distribution there will be two ratings: a weight carrying rating and a weight distribution rating. The hitch will have a sticker on it with the ratings, if applicable. And the vehicle owners manual should say whether or not the vehicle is rated for weight distribution and, if so, what the capacities are when using it.
When choosing a weight distribution system you will need to go by the total tongue weight of the set up. This is calculated by taking the tongue weight of the trailer when loaded and ready to tow and adding to that the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle.
System # PS49582 is rated for 550 to 750 pounds tongue weight and 10,000 pounds gross trailer weight. I have included a link to its instructions, a link to our help article on weight distribution, and a link to our help article on determining tongue weight.
