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

I would further improve on your definition by changing the first "tongue weight" to "tongue load" to read like this:



"Weight distributing hitches apply leverage between the towing vehicle and trailer causing the tongue load to be carried by all axles of the tow vehicle and trailer. This allows trailers with greater tongue weights to be towed and results in a more level ride which reduces stress on the rear of the tow vehicle and provides greater steering and brake control."