I have a couple questions about the use of my Eaz-lift Trekker weight distributing hitch (part number 48703). I’ve had the hitch for about 2 1/2 years, and have not had any problems with it so far. (This is the only trailer/hitch I've used; our previous RV was a motorhome.)
1. After using the hitch recently, I forgot to loosen the activation caps before unhitching the trailer and storing the hitch. So I put the hitch back on the tow vehicle, did not hitch up the trailer, and went to loosen the activation caps. I found that on the left side, the trunnion (I think that is the correct name for the part that the spring bar goes into) would rotate through a wide range when loosening the activation cap. In the past the trunnion has only rotated 10 – 15 degrees while loosening or tightening the activation caps. The right side still acts that way. Is this normal behavior? If not, how do I correct it?
2. The instructions that I received with the hitch (purchased in 2018) say to tighten the activation caps to 100 ft-lb to engage the system. (The last page of this version of instructions is noted as 1007668R1.) I discovered that the instructions currently on the eaz-lift.com web site say to tighten the activation caps to 45 ft-lb. (The last page of this version is noted as 1007668R3.) Would tightening to the higher torque have damaged the hitch?
Thanks for any help.
Trailer is a 2012 Jayco Jayflight 26RLS
Tow vehicle is a 2013 Ford Expedition
