Help on re-adjusting Equal-i-zer WD hitch
Hi, I recently purchase a used Sportsmen 16 feet trailer and the former owner let me his Equal-i-zer brand weight distribution hitch. It's the 600 TW / 6K GVWR model. The former owner use it to tow th...
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From page 19 of the manual:
Under or Over Adjustment:
If the hitch is transferring too little or too much weight you must make
adjustments to the hitch setup. For changes during the initial setup we recommend
adding or removing spacer washers first to try and keep the spring
arms parallel with the trailer frame. In our experience, this can help reduce
the amount of noise the hitch makes during slow, tight turns. It also gives
you more adjustment options if needed later.
Once the maximum (8) or minimum (4) number of spacer washers has
been reached, further adjustments can be made by raising or lowering the Lbrackets.
Minor adjustments later for changes in loading can usually be done
by moving only the L-brackets.
Under or Over Adjustment:
If the hitch is transferring too little or too much weight you must make
adjustments to the hitch setup. For changes during the initial setup we recommend
adding or removing spacer washers first to try and keep the spring
arms parallel with the trailer frame. In our experience, this can help reduce
the amount of noise the hitch makes during slow, tight turns. It also gives
you more adjustment options if needed later.
Once the maximum (8) or minimum (4) number of spacer washers has
been reached, further adjustments can be made by raising or lowering the Lbrackets.
Minor adjustments later for changes in loading can usually be done
by moving only the L-brackets.
