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Ron_Gratz
Explorer
Aug 25, 2004

Weight Distribution (WD) Hitch --- How it Works

Edited 9/14/04: A summary of the 150+ posts in this topic has been developed by several of the contributors to explain WHY a weight distribution system might be necessary and WHAT a WD system does...
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_20_Home_Depot
Explorer
Aug 30, 2004
What is the tongue weight before and after the WD bars are tensioned?
0 and 1700#
How much of the ZERO tongue weight is distributed to the TV and TT axles?
0
How much has the load on each axle changed as a result of tensioning the WD bars?
TV front axle 611.54 lbs ADDED
TV rear axle 911.54 lbs REMOVED
TT axles 300.00 lbs ADDED

Am I right Ron?

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