Rear of Tow Vehicle Still Sags Once Weight Distribution is Used
Updated 01/21/2010 | Published 01/19/2010
Question:
Hey guys! Im new to towing travel trailers, and I have a question for you. First, Id like to provide some stats: 1. 97 Dodge Ram 1500 5.9L 2. Trailer Terry 250RKS, approximately 6500# 3. Reese WD system My uncle gave me a WD system, and the spring bars have a 1000# rating on them. I have watched a few of your videos, and they are great. I followed them step by step, but in the end, I still get about 3 of on my truck. RIght now, the back of the truck is 1 lower than the front. I watched your troubleshooting vid, and I angled the head assembly toward the trailer to give the spring bars a bit more angle to the ground, then pulled them up showing 5 links. The bars are level to the ground, but Im thinking that Im missing something due to my lack of experience. Thank you for any/all help!
asked by: Christopher P
Expert Reply:
I would recommend you change the height of the head assembly. Try moving the head up one set of holes on the weight distribution shank, and then re adjust the tilt of the head as necessary.
Once correctly set up, your spring bars should be using no less than 5 links, and the spring bars should be either parallel to the trailer frame, or pointing rearward at an angle.
This should correct the sag you are experiencing.
