14k Equalizer Hitch-Max TW when not using the bars?
I occasionally tow another trailer with my equalizer hitch but I do not use the weight distribution bars when towing it. Is the max tongue weight still 1400 pounds if you're not using the bars?
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When you're using the hitch as a WDH with a 1400# TW and the bars adjusted to restore the front end to its unhitched height --
the coupler will be exerting about 3100# downward force on the ball,
the WD bars will be exerting about 2000# upward force on the bar pockets,
the WD bars will be exerting about 5000 lb-ft of pitch-axis torque on the hitch head, and
the WD bars might be exerting about 3000 lb-ft of yaw-axis torque on the hitch head.
When you're using the hitch as a weight carrying hitch with 1400# TW --
the coupler will be exerting 1400# downward force on the ball,
the vertical force exerted on the bar pockets will be zero,
the pitch-axis torque on the hitch head will be close to zero, and
the yaw-axis torque on the hitch head will be close to zero.
I guessing it would be okay to use the hitch in weight-carrying mode with a 1400# TW.
But, as stated before, only the hitch manufacturer can give the correct answer.
Ron
the coupler will be exerting about 3100# downward force on the ball,
the WD bars will be exerting about 2000# upward force on the bar pockets,
the WD bars will be exerting about 5000 lb-ft of pitch-axis torque on the hitch head, and
the WD bars might be exerting about 3000 lb-ft of yaw-axis torque on the hitch head.
When you're using the hitch as a weight carrying hitch with 1400# TW --
the coupler will be exerting 1400# downward force on the ball,
the vertical force exerted on the bar pockets will be zero,
the pitch-axis torque on the hitch head will be close to zero, and
the yaw-axis torque on the hitch head will be close to zero.
I guessing it would be okay to use the hitch in weight-carrying mode with a 1400# TW.
But, as stated before, only the hitch manufacturer can give the correct answer.
Ron
