Why Do You Need a Weight Distributing Hitch?

A weight distribution hitch does just what the name says — it evenly distributes the weight of your payload. It works by using adjustable spring bars and tension to distribute the load of the trailer tongue to the trailer and the tow vehicle axles. Weight distribution hitches, in most cases, allow you back up without disconnecting from your camper. Shop our weight distribution hitches from SwayPro™, TrackPro™, and 2-Point™ for trailer sway prevention and towing control.  

What Does Trailer Tongue Weight Mean?

The tongue weight is the static force the trailer tongue exerts on the hitch ball. For instance, if a 2,000-pound conventional trailer is loaded with 1,000 pounds of cargo, the proper tongue weight of the loaded trailer should be between 300 and 450 pounds or 10-15 percent of the loaded 3,000-pound total. A tongue scale will confirm actual tongue weight.

Weight Distributing Hitches

Select the Hitch That is Right for You

SwayPro™

Premium Sway Prevention

Features:

  • Evenly distributes weight over axles of the tow vehicle and trailer
  • Noise-free sway prevention never stops working, even in rain or snow
  • Caster in the hitch head constantly centers the trailer
  • Spring bars augment the suspensions of the tow vehicle & trailer
  • Rotating latches with clamp-on brackets for quick and easy setup
  • Backup without disconnecting
  • Powder-coated steel construction

Specifications:

  • Tongue weights available: 350, 550, 750,
    1000, 1500 & 2000lbs
  • Gross Towing Weight 20K maximum
  • 2” receiver, 2-1/2” receiver shank available
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TrackPro™

Premium Sway Management

Features:

  • Evenly distributes weight over axles of the tow vehicle and trailer
  • Manages sway caused by bad roads, wind, and weather
  • Caster in the hitch head constantly centers the trailer
  • Spring bars augment the suspensions of the tow vehicle & trailer
  • Rigid L-brackets provide additional points of sway-controlling friction
  • Backup without disconnecting
  • Powder-coated steel construction

Specifications:

  • Tongue weights available: 600, 800, 1000 & 1300lbs
  • Gross towing weight: 13K maximum
  • 2” receiver, 2-1/2” receiver shank available
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2-Point™

Best Value Sway Control

Features:

  • Evenly distributes weight over axles of the tow vehicle and trailer
  • Steel-on-steel friction minimizes sway. Round spring bars flex for a controlled ride
  • L-Brackets keep spring bars in place Clamp-on brackets
  • Powder-coated steel construction

Specifications:

  • Tongue weights available: 600 (2-inch ball), 800, and 1200 lbs (2-5/16” ball).
  • Gross towing weight: 12K maximum
  • 2” receiver
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All Weight Distribuition Products

How Much Can You Tow?

If your receiver hitch is rated for use with weight distribution, the weight distribution system will allow you to tow at the maximum capacity of the receiver hitch. Weight distribution doesn’t “increase” your receiver’s capacity so much as it will enable the hitch to be used at its maximum capacity.

Generally, most people who choose to tow something try to keep the total weight at around 80 percent of their vehicle’s maximum towing capacity. This is the best way to make sure you don’t cause damage to your vehicle or increase the potential for accidents or difficulty hauling the trailer.

What Happens if You Tow More Than Capacity?

Max towing capacity should not be taken lightly. Exceeding what your vehicle is designed to tow can strain your engine and transmission, accelerate brake wear, damage your tires, and even warp your chassis. This could trigger catastrophic failure while driving and lead to property damage or severe injury.

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