schlep1967 wrote:
It is a weight distributing hitch. If the weight is not being distributed to the front axle, where is it going? He removed 300 lbs from the rear of the truck and put it on the front.
Unloaded the rear is carrying approximately 66% as much weight as the front. After attaching the trailer the rear is carrying approximately 90% as much as the front end. Technically when looking at front to rear ratio's as a total system, the front got lighter.
The weight is supposed to be RE-distributed to the front, as in the weight that was lost when the trailer was attached to the ball behind the rear axle. It is not supposed to add more weight than was originally carried by the front when uncoupled. It’s even ok to not restore all of the lost weight. Refer to the middle of page 20 on Equalizer’s own instructions here:
https://www.equalizerhitch.com/documents/manuals/EQ-Owners-Manual_2016-06.pdfTrucks are designed to carry their cargo (tongue weight) entirely on the rear axle with no issue.
