How to Properly Hook Up Your Weight Distribution System

When Is a Weight Distribution System (WDS) Needed?

You would likely benefit from a weight distribution system if:

Your trailer weight (GTW) is more than 50 percent of your vehicle's weight (GVWR)
The rear of your tow vehicle sags when the trailer is hooked up
You experience trailer sway
Your tow vehicle's headlights point upward
You find it difficult to steer or stop your rig
You want to tow to the highest capacity allowed by your vehicle's trailer hitch
The tow vehicle or trailer owner's manual recommend it

Note: To use a weight-distributing system, your trailer hitch must be rated for use with weight distribution. Check the weight rating label on your hitch to make sure that a weight-distributing capacity is listed. If no rating is listed, a weight distribution system cannot be used.

You may also want to read How to Prevent and Stop Trailer Sway (For Conventional Trailers)

Important note: Always crisscross the safety chains one time. For some states, it's the law! Read more details here.

Check YouTube for other brands.

CURT video

Equal-i-zer Trailer Hitch videos

Andersen WD Hitch video

Trekker - Weight Distributing Hitch with Adaptive Sway Technology video

Fastway Trailer hitch videos

etrailer.com video

Husky Towing Products videos

Andersen Hitches videos

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