Spring Bar Vs Airbags in Weight Distribution

Which weight Distribution style best distributes weight while towing? See the difference

[@johnscott6072]

1st - 35 psi? Pretty sure air bag systems can handle a great deal more than that. Try it 70 psi and then show us the result. 2nd - Distribution hitches don't help when there's 600 pounds sitting in the bed of the truck. 3rd - This isn't an either or situation, one can make use of both air springs/bags and weight distribution hitches. These can be used as complimentary systems.

[@Haymanreesetowing]

Hi John, Yes, you are correct airbags have a range of pressures they can operate correctly within, some are up as high as 70psi. This video shows though that at 20 or 35psi, the amount of redistribution of the weight across the axles doesn’t change. While we haven’t done the test again with the airbags at 70psi we would expect the result to be in line with the 20 and 35psi results. You are correct on this too, this video was to show the effects on the axle weights on the vehicle when trailer tow ball weight is added to the vehicle tow ball. Airbags are a suitable product to assist the suspension of the vehicle to carry the weight in the rear of a vehicle. The Weight Distribution Hitch, however, is the best solution for restoring the balance of the vehicle axle weights when trailer tow ball weight is added. Again, we agree either product is not a one-stop fix for everything, Weight Distribution Hitches and Airbags have their specific capabilities and when used correctly can be used together to achieve good distribution of the trailer tow ball weight and assist the vehicle in carrying heavy loads.

[@seanlittlefair105]

Hi there, I have a Hayman Reece WD hitch and airbags. Using the airbags to help level the load, is that the wrong thing to do? Lots of conflicting info on the ole KZbin.

[@johnscott6072]

No, it's not the wrong thing. Weight distribution hitches only work with a bumper or Reese hitch trailer. These don't help out with bed loads, 5th wheel trailers, or goose neck trailers, but air springs/bags do. Use the weight distribution hitch when pulling a trailer with the Reese hitch and use air springs/bags for the bed loads, 5th wheels, etc. Air Lift has a video on its youtube site that shows a SUV with an RV. Note the SUV uses both a weight distribution hitch and air springs/bags. watch?v=hMTiAM-v-8o

[@Ka_Gg]

For the people complaining that it is "their" product, I have seen tests from other people and every one shows the WDH coming out on top of the airbags. The WDH distributes the weight...which you want. The air bags only address the sag in the back, they do nothing for the weight in the front.

[@jareddehart9107]

geometry much m8?

[@pcsteve6072]

In the example of the Ute/pickup, it seems that you wouldn't want to restore the forward weight bias, at least to the degree in your example.

[@sixwheelerconversions8196]

Nice video and I've sworn by weight distribution hitches since we started selling them in the 80's but do you mind telling us what the actual ball load of the van in the demo was? It would also be good to show axle weights, rather than just percentages, so that people can better grasp the magnitude of the change.

[@aussieboomer-theturtoncrew6996]

Wondering why no reply to this question.

[@gcase08]

Please tone that crap music down!