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Ron_Gratz
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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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thomas_malenich
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Sep 01, 2004
How about this:
A wieght distribution (WD) system allows a tow vehicle to better handle the tongue weight of a trailer by removing load from the tow vehicle's rear axle and distributing it to the tow vehicle's front axle and the trailer's axle(s). When the WD system is engaged the tongue weight does not change.

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