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. In most cases, weight distribution hitches allow you to back up without disconnecting from your camper. Shop our weight-distributing hitches for towing campers and RVs: from SwayPro™, TrackPro™, and 2-Point™
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.
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
- Back up without disconnecting
- Powder coat over e-coat finish
- 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
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
- Back up without disconnecting
- Powder coat over e-coat finish
- Steel construction
Specifications:
- Tongue weights available: 600, 800, 1000 & 1300lbs
- Gross towing weight: 13K maximum
- 2” receiver, 2-1/2” receiver shank available
2-Point
Best Value Weight Distribution
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
- Black powder coat
- 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
All Weight Distribuition Products
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BX7420 Avail Tow Bar (2″ Receiver)
$1,153.90
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BX7425 Avail Tow Bar (2.5″ Receiver)
$1,153.90
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BX4370 Ascent Tow Bar (2″ Receiver)
$1,274.90
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BX4375 Ascent Tow Bar (2.5″ Receiver)
$1,274.90
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BX7475 Apollo Tow Bar 2″ Receiver
$1,483.90
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BX7470 Apollo Tow Bar (2.5″ Receiver)
$1,483.90
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BX7380 Alpha 2 Tow Bar (2″ Receiver)
$1,021.90
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BX4330 Acclaim Tow Bar (Ball Coupler)
$746.90
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BX7322 Adventurer Tow Bar (Ball Coupler)
$339.90
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BX7460P Allure Tow Bar (Pintle)
$1,263.90
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BX7520P Trion 20K Tow Bar (Pintle)
$2,396.90
Weight Distribution Hitch FAQs
A weight distribution hitch is a towing system that evenly distributes the tongue weight of a trailer across the tow vehicle’s axles, preventing trailer sway and improving stability and control.
Read the installation instructions for your hitch thoroughly. Set the hitch ball height of the hitch head per instructions. Install the frame brackets per the installation instructions. Attach the hitch head to the tow vehicle’s receiver. Connect spring bars to the hitch head. Attach the trailer to the hitch head and raise the trailer coupler with the tongue jack. Connect spring bars to trailer brackets. Learn how to install the Trackpro Weight Distribution Hitch, and how to install the SwayPro Weight Distribution Hitch.
No, it doesn’t increase the towing capacity. It improves stability and control while towing within your vehicle’s limits.
A weight distribution hitch works by distributing the weight more evenly to the tow vehicle. It uses spring bars and brackets to spread the trailer’s tongue weight across both the trailer and tow vehicle’s axles, reducing sway and improving balance. Learn more about how a weight distribution hitch works.
No, it doesn’t reduce tongue weight; it redistributes it across the axles for better balance. Learn more on our guide to measuring tongue weight.
When towing anything 5,000 pounds or more, especially a travel trailer, installing a weight distribution hitch can make a massive difference in your towing experience by improving safety and stability. Most of the midsize and half-ton trucks out there will require a weight distribution hitch when towing something that is 5,000 pounds or more. Heavy duty trucks can vary a bit, ranging from 6,000 pounds to 8,500 pounds. Learn more about deciding whether you need a weight distributing hitch or not.
A weight distribution hitch is a towing system that evenly distributes the tongue weight of a trailer across the tow vehicle’s axles, preventing trailer sway and improving stability and control.
A weight distribution hitch works by distributing the weight more evenly to the tow vehicle. It uses spring bars and brackets to spread the trailer’s tongue weight across both the trailer and tow vehicle’s axles, reducing sway and improving balance. Learn more about how a weight distribution hitch works.
Read the installation instructions for your hitch thoroughly. Set the hitch ball height of the hitch head per instructions. Install the frame brackets per the installation instructions. Attach the hitch head to the tow vehicle’s receiver. Connect spring bars to the hitch head. Attach the trailer to the hitch head and raise the trailer coupler with the tongue jack. Connect spring bars to trailer brackets. Learn how to install the Trackpro Weight Distribution Hitch, and how to install the SwayPro Weight Distribution Hitch.
No, it doesn’t reduce tongue weight; it redistributes it across the axles for better balance. Learn more on our guide to measuring tongue weight.
No, it doesn’t increase the towing capacity. It improves stability and control while towing within your vehicle’s limits.
When towing anything 5,000 pounds or more, especially a travel trailer, installing a weight distribution hitch can make a massive difference in your towing experience by improving safety and stability. Most of the midsize and half-ton trucks out there will require a weight distribution hitch when towing something that is 5,000 pounds or more. Heavy duty trucks can vary a bit, ranging from 6,000 pounds to 8,500 pounds. Learn more about deciding whether you need a weight distributing hitch or not.
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.
Advanced Paint Technology for Superior Durability
E-coat Immersion ensures 100% coverage of complex parts, as well as uniform thickness. This in turn ensures superior corrosion protection.
We add a Powder Coat on top of the E-Coat to make our products UV stable, lending an increased protection to products that face exposure to the elements.
Consistent and controlled application of both the e-coat and powder coat processes are performed by the TTX ACC's (Automated Conveyor Carriers) and a Nordson Encore Automatic Spray System.
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