when is weight distribution hitch required
How do I decide when I need a weight distribution hitch?
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When you hang the tongue weight on your rear end, it adds that amount of weight to your rear axle, and takes a large percentage of that amount from your front axle. Like a see-saw.
If you have too much lost weight on your front axle, the slightest motions (could be subconscious hand movement from breathing) on the steering wheel, bow waves from big rigs, side winds, etc, can cause steering control issues. Steering control issues will cause trailer sway, which intensifies steering control issues. The primary purpose of a weight distribution hitch is to restore some, or all, of that lost front axle weight.
In addition to WDH requirements, the vehicles owners manual will also tell you a percentage of recommended weight restoration on the front axle.
If you have too much lost weight on your front axle, the slightest motions (could be subconscious hand movement from breathing) on the steering wheel, bow waves from big rigs, side winds, etc, can cause steering control issues. Steering control issues will cause trailer sway, which intensifies steering control issues. The primary purpose of a weight distribution hitch is to restore some, or all, of that lost front axle weight.
In addition to WDH requirements, the vehicles owners manual will also tell you a percentage of recommended weight restoration on the front axle.
