Weight distribution hitch questions
Just purchased a carson 14' toy hauler for hauling the bikes plus extra space for the kids. Trailer weighs 3200lb with 450lb tongue weight dry. I have the Reese titan on both trucks and run the reese ...
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jimh425 wrote:mkirsch wrote:
The dead weight of the tongue pries down on the shank/extension. The WD bars pry up.
I think we just have a terminology problem. My point is the weight doesn't disappear or is attached differently just because you hookup a WDH. The WDW is designed to push up not down on the hitch, but to do that the force still goes through the hitch. There are no other attachment points to the truck. If you are worried about hitch strength, a WDH isn't going to fix it. The lever arm is still 4 feet.
Then why are the hitch and the extension both rated for more weight WITH a WDH ?
No , the weight doesn't disappear , It is distributed differently through the attachment point . The upward force is subtracted from the downward force to lessen the downward reaction at that point . Then it is transferred through the frames to the front axle of the tow vehicle and the trailer axles .
