Equal-i-zer, keep as is or remove washer?

Question

Finally got the truck and camper to CAT scale today, Equal-i-zer 14K hitch. Truck was filled with fuel, generator and bikes in back, hitch on, tools in cab with me, trailer loaded with most stuff and full tank of fresh water.

Truck alone:
Steer axle 4720 lbs
Drive axle 3680 lbs
Gross weight 8400 lbs

Truck with camper no weight distribution:
Steer axle 4360 lbs
Drive axle 5000 lbs
Trailer axles 7040 lbs
Gross weight 16400 lbs

Truck with camper and 4 washers weight distribution:
Steer axle 4480 lbs
Drive axle 4840 lbs
Trailer axles 7100 lbs
Gross weight 16420 lbs

Truck with camper and 6 washer weight distribution:
Steer axle 4740 lbs
Drive axle 4420 lbs
Trailer axles 7220 lbs
Gross weight 16380 lbs

My instinct says to remove one washer to get front axle slightly lower than when truck is by itself. I thought I would ask on here before doing so tonight. Any input is greatly appreciated.

ehoefler · Answer

Stay with 6 washers, you don't want to unload the steer axle.

barneys · Answer

If it were me, I would stay with the 6 washers. You are very close to right on and I wouldn't mess with it. I don't think an additional 20 lbs on the front is going to make any difference to the suspension. I would probably try it with 5 washers to see what would happen, but would most likely go back to 6.
Barney

mikeh449 · Answer

almost the same as my 3/4 ton ram and 5er leave as is you only added 20# to front axle that is ok

mkirsch · Answer

The scales can easily be off by 20lbs. Looks like you are about right to me.

wgriswold · Answer

What does your owner's manual say about returning weight to the front axle with a weight distributing hitch?  I have heard that some manuals have specific information about putting too much back.

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