weight distribution

  1. SO

    Sway & Weight Distribution Hitches

    I haven’t noticed any problem with sway using my 22 foot TowLite on a dozen or so local trips in the last couple of years. But we’re planning a cross-country trip next year and I’m curious as to whether or not the group has experienced much sway and if so, what would be your best suggestion for...
  2. ST

    Weight Distribution Hitches: Equal-i-zer vs Curt?

    I'd be interested in your thoughts regarding these two manufacturer's weight distribution Hitches. I previously had an equal-i-zer and it worked great. I'm getting a new trailer and need to get a new WDS (Sold my old one when I sold the trailer). The guy at the hitch shop has both units. He...
  3. CH

    Weights and ratings

    Greetings! This post is about weight and I'm interested in feedback regarding: Accuracy. Are we misunderstanding any of these ratings or calculations? Experience. Are you, or have you, exceeded a weight rating? If so, have you had any issues? Data. How much cargo are you carrying? I wonder...
  4. AR

    What is it with X17Z tongue weight?

    I have been struggling trying to reduce the tongue weight of my 2021 X17Z. It is just plainly too high. So, I finally did a simple exercise with the numbers: The dry weight is 3400 lbs with a dry tongue weight of 445 lbs. Add gas tanks (75 lbs) and battery (44 lbs), and you end up with 3530 lbs...
  5. RO

    Weight Distribution

    Recently had a 2013 Chevy Silverado 1500 with a 6 1/2 ft bed, towing a 2022 Keystone Bullet, 5600# with a weight distribution hitch.Just bought a 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 HD, 6.6 engine, double cab, 8 ft bed. The owners manual says towing a trailer 20000# or less the weight distribution is not...
  6. WU

    Reese Trunnion Bars, 1200 lbs p/n: rp66009

    These are the 1200 lb version of the Reese weight distribution hitch system. We used them for a few months till we traded in the rig for another that already had a weight distribution setup installed. These show signs of being used but are in excellent working order. Buyer has option to pickup...
  7. CH

    BlueOx SwayPro Torque Settings

    Anyone else having trouble torquing the bolts to 250ft/lbs? I have a torque wrench that goes that high, but I can't get past 160ft/lbs. Maybe I need an extension on the handle to get more leverage. Watching the BlueOx installation video on youtube, the guy is torquing to 250ft/lbs one-handed!
  8. Maineiacs

    Removing weight distribution bars from Equalizer when backing?

    Recently heard from some friends who have a similar setup - TT with Equalizer weight distribution hitch. They casually mentioned that when faced with backing into a site at a sharp angle, they remove the weight distribution bars and find it easier to make the sharp turns. (Example, paved...
  9. BE

    Funlite Sway

    Hi-we are towing a new to us 1989 Funlite 17Q with our 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. My first voyage on the interstate resulted in a terrifying sway experience. In my defense - 50mph, windy day, curve in road, overpass and semi blowing by. An unlikely set of circumstances that quickly took the...
  10. skunked again

    ? Weight Distribution hitch (and bars) storage ideas ?

    How do you store your hitch and bars? So far, ours gets stored in the front pass thru. However, I'd like to free that space up. We have a husky centerline ts. I've seen things like the ezstorhitch, hitchport, bolting or welding on a short receiver tube. And then putting a bag over the hitch...
  11. JO

    SOLD - Equal-i-zer WD Hitch - 10,000 lbs - $400 obo

    Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs $400 obo - currently sells for $737 on e-trailer: https://www.etrailer.com/Weight-Distribution-Hitch/Equal-i-zer/EQ37100ET.html Equal-i-zer hitch, includes all hardware needed for install: Weight...
  12. Bustinbeards

    Weight distribution hitch

    I am looking for a hitch for my 2019 bullet 287qbs. I’d like it to have a sway control as well as weight distribution. I would like to hear your opinion on your hitch pros/cons if you’d buy it again and which ones I should be looking at. Thanks
  13. TR

    Move TT without Weight Distribution?

    Is there any danger to my TV suspension if I move my TT on and off my driveway (normal suburban driveway) without the Weight Distribution bars attached. Due to the angle it is very difficult to remove the bars due to the fact that both the TT tongue and the back of the TV are at a down angle...
  14. TC

    water tank placement on BlueBird FE with rear underbelly storage

    For those of you with FE buses with underbelly storage behind the rear axles... where have you put your water tanks? I'm thinking of putting my fresh water tank under the bed/centered, but still up in the air about placement of grey water tank. Have you reinforced the underbelly compartment if...
  15. RO

    Weight distribution on Bumper Pull toy hauler

    We've had the Impact 312 for three years now, but haven't actually hauled motorcycles yet. Next year we'd like to throw the BMW K1600GTL (800 lbs) in the back and _possibly_ the Can-Am Ryker (600 lbs) if we can make the space work. But last weekend we took 'the boy' to college and with the...
  16. jasin1

    Weight distribution explained

    Found this interesting..it’s an Australian video but informative and concise
  17. TR

    Sway Bars, Hitch, Protect a Bad Back

    We have a Husky round bar weight distribution system. It works great except that at times, lifting the sway bars put a lot of pressure on my back. As I get older this is not going to work. Any suggestions on a weight distribution system with sway controls (2) that are easy on the back when...
  18. MI

    BIG $$ Difference: Equalizer 4 vs ProPride 3P - is the $3k worth it

    I am about to take delivery of an Imagine XLS 23bhe - very excited to get started camping in this rig with my family. My TV is an F150 3.5L Ecoboost with Max Tow Package and 1,618 payload (I have already done all the math and worksheets on this and I am comfortable with the TV choice, so...
  19. DL

    Weight distribution reference for 2250RK

    Hey folks, I'm a brand new owner of a 2250RK and having fun trying to solve weight distribution puzzle. Apologies if this has already been answered. If so, can you place a link to the thread or external links to sites? I'm looking for a "cheat sheet" that describes how weight is distributed...
  20. WE

    Weight Distribution with Sway Control

    I currently have a HF WDH and 2 of their sway control bars. I clean the "brake" in the sway control bars every 3rd or 4th trip to remove the dust. I haven't really had a problem with the hitch or with sway, although I tighten the bars pretty good before towing. It has been suggested to me...
  21. TU

    Kodiak Cub - Sway Bar / Weight Distribution

    Folks, Just bought a 2021 Kodiak Cub 175 BH. What are folks using for Sway Bar / Weight Distribution Hitches with this model? I have used a Equal-i-zer Hitch with my past Trailer. Any better recommendations for the Kodiak Cub 175 BH, from personal experience. Tow Vehicle is a 2018 Dodge RAM...
  22. GA

    Curt Trutrack Weight Distribution with Sway Control

    Hello all, I recently purchased a Curt Trutrack WD system for my 2021 Keystone Hideout 28BHS. When installing the trunnion bar attachments to the trailer frame there is a 1" cross bar in the way of where the attachments would go. You're supposed to place attachments brackets 4" in from the...
  23. GE

    Aux fuel tank weight distribution

    To those that have an auxiliary fuel tank in their truck bed, how did the added weight of the filled tank get distributed front axle vs. rear axle?
  24. CR

    Install fireplace in bedroom concerns

    Hello all. I own a Solitude 379FL. I would like to install an electric ventless fireplace in our bedroom underneath the TV. Of course the TV has its own mounting bracket so I'm wondering if I'll be able to install the fireplace in a similar way. The one i'm looking at weighs about 32lbs. Would...
  25. Semievolved

    is weight distribution a problem?

    if this has been discussed elsewhere, i'd appreciate a point to it and also i'd be happy to delete or move this question. we've been towing a scamp for quite a while but finally put the $$ down on a 21C. we got a tour of a local one a couple days ago and i was a little surprised about the...

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