Adjusting equalizer bars
Followed all the manufacture instructions and have proper weight distribution on front and rear of tow vehicle but the equalizer bars are not parallel to the trailer frame, where the chain links attac...
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Ron Gratz wrote:4aSong wrote:IMO, if the front of the TV now is 1/4" lower when hitched with WD applied -- you have applied too much WD.
Tow vehicle with no Trailer attached -- front 35 1/8
Tow vehicle with Trailer and equalizer bars attached (6 washers - 6th link) -- front 34 7/8
Equalizer bars are now parallel with the trailer frame.
Also, IMO, if you previously had five chain links under tension and "proper weight distribution", you could have left it there.
There is no need to have the WD bars "parallel" as long as you have enough links under tension.
I recommend that you remove one washer (decrease from six to five) and keep the number of links at six. Then measure the before and after axle loads.
IMO, it is better to be slightly lighter on the front axle than to be slightly heavier.
Ron
Ron,
From all the readings on weight distribution hitch setup my understanding is that the tow vehicles front axle should measure the same as or less than the unloaded (dry) height of the tow vehicle. My understanding is that it is better to be a little heavy (1/4" drop) on the front to eliminate the "float" or light steering of the front end.
Mike
