How To Set up A Weight Distribution Hitch

In this video we show you how to properly set up and use your weight distribution hitch. The goal of using a weight distribution hitch is to keep the trailer and the vehicle it's attached to, as level as possible by distributing the tongue weight of the trailer across the vehicles frame. Make sure your weight distribution hitch is properly set up to ensure that you have a safe and efficient towing setup.
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[@kennetherickson2391]

The only video that confirmed my suspicion that I COULD flip the hitch over. Great job here. Thanks!

[@davidh3626]

Thank you for this video. My wife and I have been struggling with how to get the proper amount of chain length on the weight distribution part of the trailer. Your tip about lifting up the trailer with the jack BEFORE installing the chain was very helpful. Thank you.

[@nunyabusiness5275]

I had no idea it was that involved, I was just going to hook everything up. LOL am I glad I watched this

[@dreamlookautodetailingauto3353]

Very good video on the step-by-step. A lot of videos don't show or do it. Thanks!

[@tommcelroy6975]

Short and to the point. Thank you

[@scottdeforge1331]

Thanks for the technical info, I was close, but now I'm right on.

[@moiseshernandez8225]

Just wanted to say thank you for this video very informative

[@Nzxtz07]

Great video, informative and straight to the point.

[@tuckswanger]

Thanks for the information

[@f34dave]

Concise and to the point, thank you!!

[@Last-Varangian]

You spoke of tilting the ball but didn't explain which way or what it did. I would like to know this information so I can better understand the relationship.

[@JurgensJourneys]

Great job! I have a hitch just like that and am getting ready to set it up for a different vehicle. While I’ve used it on several different trailers that were the same height, I’ve never set it up on a new tow vehicle with a much different height. I think I can flip it over and use it again. I appreciate the tips.

[@akbychoice]

I wouldn't have had the one link in a bind on the trailer bracket like in this video.

[@philodegard5075]

you should notice that because the safety pin won't align.

[@Overlandlife_]

Now since watching this I’m tempted just to run my Walmart regular hitch 😂 seems like to much work

[@alexcameron3725]

Same here man

[@truckingwithbigmitch5711]

Same here lol

[@dirtnapz996]

Yeah, I know it. Being lazy is much easier and safer.

[@claytonburris3874]

Good info!

[@RayT70]

Thanks 👍

[@haroldgeorgeibelljr]

THANK YOU

[@jprebel3]

I just knew the details i need would be missing. I have a 99 Eddie Bauer explorer with its stock tow package which is not a hitch insert setup, the ball is part of the bumper but bumper is part of frame . What do i do?

[@TheRickChristiansen]

Thank You !

[@randyrivera1089]

thanks

[@kcled01]

You used a level to level the trailer prior to starting. I'm guessing that if you have to set up in a location that has a slight slope, you'll have to measure the frame on both ends to be level?

[@505fastlife6]

Can anyone tell me if I can use one of these with an open car trailer?

[@PJFinster]

Is it true that the tension bars should be even/parrallel with the frame once connected? (should not be pointing upwards or downwards, generally speaking.)

[@jake4x41982]

Yes

[@charleswesley9907]

Weight distribution hitches can cause the tongue to be overloaded and collapse . I will not use one again . Instead I will use Airbags or an overload spring.

[@jayf2487]

Can you reverse with these or go on uneven ground?

[@jbaz964]

can you put to much weight on the bars? Thanks for the video.

[@johnwojsiat9924]

At 5:13 you have the unused link pinched against the used link in the lift bracket. I always make sure this doesn't happen.

[@shouldibehere]

I noticed that too.

[@luisghernandez6358]

Thank you, for the inf, installing mine today

[@luisghernandez6358]

I imagine the rest of the chain not used has to be hanging free, Right!?

[@cowboy41231]

Exactly. You don't want anything to bind. Also how do they expect to get within 1/2" of your original measurement? There's still at least 1k+ lbs of tongue weight

[@williamsteinhour4876]

Oh good. I'm not the only one who spotted that pinched link.

[@Jasonsdesignshop]

Nice job But I caught one mistake, min 2:15 at least on my husky directions it says to but both cone washers on the upper bolt one on each side. Don't want the ball pulling back in that adjustment channel.

[@ImOddTodd]

Need a 2" ball with a shank for 19" truck receiver to 14" trailer coupler (600 LBS). Seems the bars hanging below frames may be kind of low to the ground ...

[@JeepUnit69]

Does it have to have a anti sway bar or does that depend on the weight of trailer?

[@dhrandy]

It doesn't have to, you don't need anti sway bar if your vehicle has a anti sway feature.

[@Telegon80]

great.

[@macbook802]

I'm amazed by how many people have fallen for this snake oil

[@Mr_brut3]

Thanks

[@charleswesley9907]

Warning to RV owners ; Your trailer frame is very likely to break under normal usage . I suggest you inspect your frame in the vicinity 4 ft in front of the first Axle and 4 ft behind the last axle as well as the spring shackle welds for cracks . These cracks are caused by sharp turns backing into spots or pulling out of places. All that popping you hear is your frame flexing and breaking. 5th wheel owners the same thing but the transition from Goose to the main part of the trailer breaks . Any deformation or opening of cracks , buckling crushing of the area of the pinbok indicates broken frame members and an immediate repair before major damage occurs .

[@bryanthornton6787]

i never could get my rear before and after measurements within 1/2" of each other

[@MrPhotodoc]

Narrator talked way too fast. Had to go back and listen again. A couple times.

[@brintbailey2319]

I'm lost

[@brucedeleskey8540]

This system is a lot of work it sucks

[@MikeAndNary]

Looks too hard and time consuming. It will be noon by the time this all gets setup.

[@TheProPilot]

It's a one time setup and lemme tell you how amazing my vehicle rides and tows with it. I'm getting another for my other trailer now. I rented a camper and it towed as nicely and rode as nicely as my car hauler.

[@mr.mg428mm2]

Its well worth it man.

[@natalies5818]

My thoughts exactly!

[@tabwestbrook6500]

Come on "Commando" its easy lol

[@romanstepanov1023]

the video image is too poor, you need to fix it more

[@lauriedunn3063]

Having level ground / pavement would be extremely hard to find, so using a level is useless!! Best to just measure from the ground to the frame at the front & rear and get those to measure the same. As for the truck, the bumpers are not the same, so those measurements are useless also! Need to use the lowest part of the body between the bumper & wheel well at the front and rear of the vehicle as measurement points instead.

[@homefront3162]

STFU TROLL

[@utet.4226]

Wrong ..... not weight distribution, it's sway control.

[@usamachinist]

Incorrect !

[@colemccormick7929]

I dont know what it is but this seems like a giant load of horse shit to me.. how does 2 small bars mounted to the same tow hitch as the original trailer make any difference

[@philodegard5075]

it's physics.

[@aussienscale]

Step 1: Don't buy one ! Step 2: If you did, throw it in the bin !! 👍

[@m67kabar71]

gaye

[@joealvarado850]

Chains aren’t as good as solid metal bracket the chain setup is way worse that solid metal

[@rvninnorthcarolina3377]

My hitch is supplemental since I bought a truck that handled the tongue weight without the equalizing hitch to start with. I have the chain version and it seems to work fine.

[@TheProPilot]

What's wrong with chains? It can lift 10,000lbs each by eye balling that link size.

[@10rninjariderzx]

Or just buy a truck that can really haul your load.

[@abdullahal-shimri3091]

Jimmy Ray this has to do with controlling sway and preventing damage to the rear suspension. Nothing to do with payload

[@TheProPilot]

Lemme tell you how much nicer my vehicle tows a camper that's 2000lb under my limit. It's amazing.

[@klutchdust4346]

Talk slower.

[@fouraces9137]

I am so glad the oil had sky rocketed bet you fools won't be on the road as much pulling a dam apartment building down the road so you can CAMP! Those big V8's cost a lot to move even when they aren't pulling an apartment complex down the road, will be enjoying the more open highways

[@anthonymattia2955]

Haha fuel isn't going to stop people. Dont hate cause you cant afford it.

[@luisghernandez6358]

THANK YOU

[@khanhlankhanhlan9731]

the video image is too poor, you need to fix it more