Weight Distribution Hitch | Proper Installation | Husky Weight Distribution | RV Adventure Family

AVOID DISASTER!! Installing your weight distribution hitch the RIGHT way! Read your weight distribution hitch installation instructions! When we initially installed our weight distribution hitch we did not follow the directions. Initial weighs showed that it wasn't right. In this video we correct that installation, measure and re-weigh our truck and trailer to verify proper installation. This should make for a much improved towing experience as well as making everyone safer while we tow.
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[@Klownguy22]

Great informative video. Clear, precise, and your own real world data. Thank you for showing the incorrect way and then fixing it the correct way. I will refer back to this video when I need to set up!!!

[@JayBird-zz9cb]

Very Good! Very well done, thank you. Going to pick up my trailer this morning. Have never used a weight Dist hitch before. Now I believe I have the required knowledge. Being humble enough to admit a mistake is one of the keys to life. Very well done, Thank You.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Awesome. Good luck with your trailer. Just remember, if it doesn't feel right, it probably isn't. Safe travels!

[@Doug-gp2qw]

I bought that exact hitch when I bought my F150, based primarily on price. I would not buy another WDH that uses chains. It's very important to torque the bolts to 250 foot pounds. The little crescent wrenches will not do that. You need a larger impact gun, or a 2 foot breaker bar to get it that tight. When weighing your truck ideally you should have the gear and passengers in the truck that you will normally carry. That way you have more accurate weights on the axles. When you go to the CAT scale, weigh it with with the passengers in it, or other gear to approximate the weight. Then park the trailer in a parking spot, not blocking the scale or fuel lanes. Unhook and drop the trailer. Remove the bars but not the hitch. Go back to the scale and select reweigh. It will only cost $4 for the reweigh. Then you can figure how much weight the trailer is adding to your vehicle, and to which axle. When backing with that style of WDH, disconnect the anti-sway bar. Otherwise you might damage the hitch, truck, or trailer.

[@c.r.angeconeb6009]

Good day , measure once , cut twice kind of guy 🤣 that’s funny , Good class, thanks for safety vid, clear and straight forward

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Thanks!

[@pierreverdoni]

Very nice explanation WELL DONE

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Thanks! Safe travels.

[@roots4thoughtidaho]

Really great video. Thanks for explaining everything you were doing and being so thorough.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

No problem at all. If I can help someone avoid the mistakes I made then it was well worth it. Thanks for watching!

[@markhambledsoe]

Very informative. This will help me when I get a camper in the future.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Thank you, sir. Happy to help when you get to that point.

[@billransom1065]

Great video!

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Thank you! Safe travels.

[@harrellellison9243]

Great info, I also measure once, an cut twice. 😀

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Thanks! You would think that I'd learn one of these days. I just say that it's my way of making absolutely sure I know what to do next time.

[@aajawo]

Thanks for the video. I have the same Husky round bar WDH. The instructions have a "Preliminary Head Adjustment Chart" that shows the correct distance from ground to end of spring bar (as "Y" in inches). The chart has three coupler styles - A, B, and C. Which style did you assume in your setup? Your coupler is the same as mine. thanks

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Honestly it has been a while since I did this so I cannot recall exactly. I want to say it was C but I know I looked at the 3 and chose the one that was closest to what I had. Hope that helps.

[@machine7767]

If you shorten the chains one more link OR add more washers that will load the front axle more and take some weight off the rear.

[@420mikepark]

Great video. Very interesting.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Thanks! Safe travels!

[@realworldcarpentryremodeli5868]

Really good video. Thanks for the information

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Thanks for watching. Safe travels!

[@codyhouston1327]

Awesome video. Appreciate the info!

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Thank you. Safe travels!

[@briandoughty1784]

Well done in all respects, I would suggest that you paint the tongue of your trailer a different colour for ease of spotting, I sprayed mine safety yellow, it's easy to see in the camera and when you walk past the drawbar.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

I've been told that a couple times. Probably going to at least put a stripe on it. But the camera is pretty clear so not an urgent need.

[@rippinlips4543]

Very informative thanks for the information!

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Thanks for watching! Safe travels!

[@kujonyanthawa594]

Write your hanging link number on the bracket or trailer frame. Silver paint pen.

[@bornonthebayou7926]

Pivot point projection technology *eliminates* trailer sway. ProPride 3P Trailer Sway Control Hitch. Yes, it costs $3K+ but you can't put a price on the lives of yours and others. And 0% financing available. : ) I'm looking forward to your review of the ProPride hitch.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

I've looked at them and may eventually get one but right now that's outside of our budget. If/when I do get one I will absolutely do an install video and separate review video.

[@sergman84]

Great video. One, if not the best, video I've seen for help with setup. Can you possibly tell me what tools are necessary when setting up? You mention it early in the video but don't explain what is needed. I'm going to pick up my trailer this weekend from a private seller (older lady doesn't know much at all) and I want to be prepared as she has this model. Thanks again!

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Best bet is to take a couple of large adjustable wrenches with you. The bolts on the hitch require a very large socket size, which may not be the same on yours. That would be the main part to be adjusted if she already has it set up on the trailer.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

My comment of having the right tools was in reference to having sockets and a ratchet instead of adjustable wrenches. It makes it a lot easier, but it's not impossible with the wrenches. I'll see if I can get the socket size today to help out, but also take the wrenches with you.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Looks like it would be about 28mm. A 29mm socket fits on but is a little loose. Being such a large socket size that's another reason why I didn't have one. Buying one for this one use seemed pointless.

[@dreambiginc]

Great video! This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Thank you for watching! Safe travels.

[@kencrawford2979]

Thank you, fine tuning soon to be made. Appreciate your experience and willingness to share!

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Awesome. Thanks for watching. Safe travels!

[@philcarpenter]

Hooking up..... *a trailer 😂 😂

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Wanted to make sure there was no confusion. LOL

[@philcarpenter]

@@AngellFamilyAdventures understood... I didn't see any upside down pineapples anywhere so.... Funny indeed however.

[@ronhanish]

Sway ,lateral shock absorber:)

[@OH3REDFIRESVT]

Nice job on the video , very helpful

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Thanks! Hope to have more like it in the future.

[@OH3REDFIRESVT]

@@AngellFamilyAdventures how did the sway control work? Did u notice a difference

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Yes. Noticed quite a bit of difference. Without it you can feel it dramatically when a semi passes. Not uncontrollable but you have to be ready and compensate. With it you can still feel it and it's good to be prepared but it is not nearly as drastic. Also, the sway control is adjustable so I may try adding more "brake" to it, or tightening it basically. We are headed out on a trip Friday and I plan to do a video from in the truck showing how it handles and how the trailer reacts.

[@OH3REDFIRESVT]

@@AngellFamilyAdventures awesome, thanks for your help, safe travels

[@angeloiezzi7054]

outstanding video. Thank you. I would like to ask, Which Husky system did you buy and what air suspension do you have? I am about to put all of this on my 1500 Dodge (Diesel).

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

The husky hitch should work for your truck as well but the air bags youll need to get for yours, not the exact ones below. Husky Round Bar Weight Distribution Hitch with Sway Control amzn.to/33UhzsE Airlift Loadlifter 5000 Rear Airbag System Specific to a 2007-2018 Chevy/GMC 1500 - amzn.to/3ooSa3U

[@mountainmike1685]

Nice video, but. I believe your WDH bars are too tight. That said, the weight is still heavy on the rear of the truck. The trailer might just be a tad too big/heavy for a 1/2 ton truck. Either way have fun and be careful!

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Bars have been adjusted back and forth both directions and the setting they're on provides the best results. Trailer is 7400 lbs fully loaded with tongue weight of 850. Truck towing capacity is 12500 with cargo capacity of 1500. All within spec. I'll eventually be going to a propride or hensley or similar.

[@trailerpark187]

If you take the tailgate strap and wrap it around the latch it'll look directly at the ball. Can I ask what your brake controller is set to?

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Good tip! My brake controller usually stays around 7. I've adjusted it up and down a little depending on how they feel but most of the time 7 seems good. I've heard that you test it by going 10mph ans squeezing the brakes. If it takes more than 10 seconds to stop the whole truck then you should adjust. That's what I have always gone by but that may not be the best way to test.

[@barbaraw1146]

Hi, you are really good at sharing information. Just subscribed, thank you!

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Thank you very much! Appreciate the sub and look forward to providing more content.

[@pauld5641]

Did you weigh your truck with a fully topped off fuel tank? Fuel makes a big difference.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

I weighed with a 1/4 tank but I did that on purpose. I wanted a base weight so I can weigh before each trip and know exactly how much we added. Fuel, people, dogs, other stuff, etc. Fuel is about 6lbs/gallon so I know about what fuel will add and I know about what the people will add. So I can take a swag at the amount of stuff I can add and then subtract my fuel and people weight to know how much I added.

[@timlamborn4100]

What brand air bag system do you have? Do you hitch up and all that before raising your air bags? Seems as that would throw your weights off? and when you scaled it did you add air before weighing?

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

It's an Air Lift Load Lifter 5000 kit. I did not use any air when weighing and I do put 10-12 lbs of air in after hitching up but only for stability. It doesn't raise the truck at all.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

I mostly use the air bags for towing other trailers and leveling the truck out.

[@ronhanish]

Fun bloopers hahahahaa

[@MrBubbahunt9]

What part of tn are in ..I'm in tipton county..I don't do any videos but we do enjoy camping....there's a couple from Tipton county that go by "camping ,cooking and life in general "...that put out videos...thanks for the post, maybe we'll see you at a park sometime...

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

We are in eastern Shelby County. We have a group we go camping with from time to time but also enjoy going with just the family. We are new to it and are very glad we got into it.

[@MrBubbahunt9]

@@AngellFamilyAdventures my wife and I always have a good time camping ,we really enjoy the journeys and the parks...after watching some of your other videos we're pretty sure we were camping across from you at village creek the weekend of may the 14th..we were at site 56 you were at site 59..hard not to remember a young man with blue hair lol...welcome to the camping life...thanks for the posts

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

That was us. We were there with the family that was in spot 58 as well. Hopefully our kids weren't too loud. That was one of our first real campground experiences and was also our opportunity to teach them proper campground etiquette. But we also hope to just let them be kids when the time is appropriate. Safe travels and maybe we will run across you again in the future.

[@frediefarmer]

Great video.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Thank you!

[@badassmasks5275]

We are right up the toad in Bartlett. We have the same weight distribution hitch. Does your hitch make creaking and squeezing when you turn? We greased the ball, but I think it’s the chain portion on the hitch.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Yes. I think it may be the bars where they hook to the hitch. There are grease fittings there and I greased them a little. May need more but it does creak and groan when turning.

[@badassmasks5275]

@@AngellFamilyAdventures >> that noise is almost unmanageable... lol. I’ll check for the grease fittings. I haven’t seen anywhere on line that addresses this issue with this type of weight distribution hitch.

[@LukeRT]

What do I do if I can't get the chains high enough to get them to where they lock in. Do I keep dropping my hitch down lower to the ground?

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

I've heard of a couple people having this issue. I can't tell you what the manufacturer recommended solution is, but I can tell you that most I've seen have used some blocks under the tongue jack to get the camper tongue higher so they can get the chains in. I wouldn't drop the hitch lower, as it would throw off your measurements (assuming they're right). You shouldn't have to force it too much though. If you do, something is off and needs to be adjusted. If you've tried all of that and still no luck, I'd recommend calling Husky or whoever the manufacturer is.

[@ronhanish]

If you want to save time without measuring just eyeball it you're going to see if it's cocked wrong and adjust accordingly

[@scottfabre239]

I noticed the tires you have on your truck, they look like low profile tires, if this is the case I am surprised they can handle this load.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

They are Bridgstone Dueler AT 285/45r22 tires. Max load rating on them is 2337. My rear axle with the trailer hooked up is 3240 so that puts me about 1400 lbs under the max load for these tires. We have weighed before a trip and even with a fully loaded trailer, truck, and bed I'm still 800 lbs under.

[@scottfabre239]

@@AngellFamilyAdventures Cool, after my comment and later in the video when you are on the scales the tires don't look to be as low a profile as earlier in the video seeing them from under the truck !! Thanks, this is a great video..

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Thanks for watching and safe travels!

[@haroldhaggman4285]

I went to a dollar store and got some sticky (dots) i put one on top of ball and one dead center on hitch , when one on ball disappears im good to go

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Good idea! I'll have to try it. With the angle of my back up camera I'm not sure it'll work for me. Might lead me to stop short of being centered. Certainly worth a shot though.

[@cra2cra226]

FYI - I just watched an RV technician demonstrate raising and lowering the distro bars with one hand and relatively little effort. (kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIK9aa2Bj9OBeZY) As opposed to you, at 16:00, struggling a bit using two hands and saying you want it to be difficult to get on there. They say, in that video, you don't want it to be hard at all. Just an easy, one-handed operation. (They do point out that weight distro systems can vary in the parts & pieces, but that the principles and process will be the same) The difference in his process, vs. yours, seems to be that they say you're supposed to use a block of AT LEAST 6" under the jack and can get alot of the weight off of those distribution bars. No, you don't want to lift the truck off the ground, as you say, but they even suggest putting two blocks under the jack, if necessary, to get the weight off those bars so they're easy to lift, or release. Disclaimer: I am not the expert - that's why I'm doing the research and watching these videos and reading the manuals.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

I have heard that as well and I've tried getting mine up high enough to do that and I'm not just not comfortable with the strain it puts on the electronic jack of the camper. Plus the hitch comes with the little metal tube to assist in snapping them up, so I would assume they expect it to require some effort. Ultimately if the effort required is too great then you obviously have something off. But in this case it wasn't too bad getting them to snap up into place.

[@cra2cra226]

@@AngellFamilyAdventures kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5KsZJJrgcqta7c In this video, with the same haulmaster, the guy flips the chain up without even using a bar. Just his hand, the chain is so loose once he elevates the rear of the truck. Check it out.

[@michaelstets22]

My coupler is at 22in says my tension bars should be at 6 1/2in from the ground. My camper is just like yours. I’m thinking we would be in the measurement B column because how our coupler is welded to the frame. I have a crazy amount of tilt to even get to 8in. What’s your thought on that.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

I'd say to adjust and take it for a drive. See how it feels. If I adjust mine down one link in the chain (to lower the bars) I feel a LOT of sway. With the bars at 8" it feels pretty good. Ultimately every truck and camper are going to be different. You've gotta go with what feels comfortable to you, obviously within spec and with proper installation.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

I've done a couple of trips where I've adjusted bars at a gas stop. Also done that with air pressure. Finally got where I think it feels right and it tows good. 6 links hanging with 18 psi in my air bags. Myself, wife, both kids in the truck and the camper somewhat loaded (weekend trip stuff).

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Take this advice for what it is. The advice of a fellow novice. Not expert opinion or guidance. As mentioned above, do what feels right for you.

[@michaelstets22]

Thanks I contacted husky waiting to see what they say. I’m talking about the preliminary head adjustment parts on page 5. Says the Y measurement should be 6 1/2 from ground not possible for me. In your video I think you said 8 or 9in I think just was wondering where you got that from.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

@@michaelstets22 ahh. Gotcha. I got that from the instructions as well based on the type of coupler my camper has and the factory height of my hitch.

[@drjohnpryme5511]

One of the best and most complete Husky installations I've watched! Nice!

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Thank you! Safe travels!

[@wondernut1181]

wait you said 1" above the tongue height , then after measuring said you were almost 2" too high. sounds like within 1" then you did actually adjust within an inch. Two thumb's up great video.

[@2OldFartscamping-i8h]

Loved your video..I did the same thing. Made the whole adjustments 😊 so much better. Great video

[@DirtRiderLife]

Thanks for the info, really appreciated. I have the same Husky setup, where did you get the 1 - 1 1/2 inch settled vehicle info from? The instructions I downloaded say 1/2 inch settled different front to back fender, don't think I can get that with my Silverado 2500HD pickup. I did get 6/8 inch on my first attempt and it drives some much nicer! Do you think my setup is good or should I add more tension to the bars?

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

It's been a while but I believe that info came directly from the instructions. If you're that close I'd say you're good. The biggest thing for me personally is ensuring that the ride feels right. If it's comfortable to you, has major noticeable issues, and your weights are right then I'd say roll on down the road.

[@fdrtech]

Yes, those bolts are long. Have a eaz lift WDH and they kept hitting the battery box. Asked the dealer about shorter bolts and they said they just cut them. They cut off one side when we took delivery but not the other. Did it myself.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Yep. I went to Lowes and bought shorter bolts. Worked far better than the long ones provided.

[@chris2pher44]

My brain for whatever reason can’t comprehend how these hitches work, I know they help but ya…..trailer still hooked up to your hitch so it shouldn’t make a difference (in my mind) Nice video btw Anyways got a question what is the sharpest turn you can do with the sway control? Can you drive in town and do a 90 turn? Like taking a right at end of the block. They look like they’ll bind up

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

With the sway brake on there I would definitely plan to swing wide. I had a tight turn into a gas station last summer and broke the pot metal on the brake. No other damage but I definitely exceeded its extended limit.

[@TheAmishElectrican]

Once I had my hitch set up properly, over 12 yrs ago I stop lifting the truck rear with the trailer tounge. I just pull up on the breaker bar, hook on the 5th link and call er a day. Been doing this issue free for 12yrs now. Any thoughts on doing it that way?

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

I tried that once on mine. The issue I had is that I couldn't get the right link on the chain hooked in. I had to raise it up to get to that link. Perhaps I was doing something wrong, but it seemed like it would all be too tight to do it without raising it up.

[@TheRayDog]

With a tongue weight of, say, 800, shouldn't a properly setup WDH add 400 to each axle?

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

I am by no means an expert on this, but I don't believe it transfers the entire tongue weight, just a portion of it. So to your example, say you have 800 lb tongue weight, the WDH may only transfer 200 lbs. 100 to each axle. Reducing your tongue weight to 600 lbs. I'm just making up numbers for the example but you get what I'm saying. I'll have to do some research on this because you've really made me think and wonder of the exact weight reduction (or percentage) of these hitches.

[@darrencarpenter7551]

Is they a link or something I can pull the instructions. Or the model number of it mine is used and I can’t find the exact instructions

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

I'm sure if you search the Husky website they're probably on there. Unfortunately I'm not able to post a link here.

[@DemonOfFury]

Great man, respect you admitting the mess up and owning up and fixing it. 👍🏻 mad respect appreciate the quality content too.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Thank you very much. Thanks for watching and subscribing.

[@thomasballard9475]

What holds the sway bar on the lil ball. I just bought a used one like this and can't figure out how to secure.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

There's a large cotter pin that goes through it. Unfortunately I can't post a picture but if you Google weight distribution hitch sway bar cotter pin it should come up.

[@kevt9442]

You need to add another washer to your spacer on the head. The maximum links of chain hanging is 5, adding another washer tilts the head back resulting in lower bars and less links hanging. Your bars will be a little more parallel with your frame also.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

I tried that setting as well and it resulted in the weights being way off from where they should and the overall feeling of the tow being wrong. I may try it again at some point and tweak a little but right now the settings I have are the best feel and weight distribution.

[@kevt9442]

@@AngellFamilyAdventures my front axle empty is 3505 lbs and with my trailer on its 3461 only removing 45 lbs from my front. My rear axle is 2469 lbs empty and 3152 with the trailer adding 683 lbs to my rear axle. My tongue weight is 815 lbs verified on the scale. The last 130 lbs is actually transferred back to the trailer axles. The trailer axles are 4940 lbs without the chains hooked up and 5070 lbs with the chains hooked up. Basically what I'm saying is that I think you have a lot of room for improvement. I actually ended up adding 2 washers to my hitch and 4 links hanging to get to this point, you'll have to play around like you said. But I wouldn't be happy until your front axle weight is less than 100 lbs different from unloaded.

[@cra2cra226]

@@kevt9442 But as soon as you load the vehicle (and trailer) with hundreds of pounds of people/gear, much of it in the back - some of it behind the rear axle - doesn't that change all of these measurements? Like adding 200 lbs of bikes (plus a bike rack) over the hitch for one trip, then leaving it behind for another trip.

[@RvRestoration]

Can't see what your doing it be better to see this from a top angle looking down instead of the front

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Sorry, I was working with what I had as far as equipment and help goes.

[@samscott54]

Nice job. Need to mention the turn ion washers. Important

[@chaco883]

I bought a harbor freight when for our last trailer and it had virtually no instructions. After watching this I realized I had it set up all wrong.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Glad it was able to help you some. Safe travels.

[@chaco883]

@@AngellFamilyAdventures We are buying a bigger trailer and I had to buy a new hitch for the weight.. This time I bought a husky and it came with much better instructions

[@Scubaken2022]

Great video. Been trailering for 12 years, now I understand how the weight distribution hitch should be setup with this very well explained video. I will need to check my setup now.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Thank you for watching. Appreciate the feedback. Safe travels!

[@evanscc70]

Awesome video. I have a Husky hitch as well. Tip, use a zip tie to mark your link chain.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Great tip! Thanks! I will definitely do that. On our last trip I had tried a couple of different setups to verify that my chain settings were right. And yep, the other settings resulted in a much less secure towing feel.

[@elhectoraso1638]

When you open your tailgate, loop your tailgate cable on the striker and rest it down. That will hold your tailgate at an angle, don’t need 2 cameras.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Good idea! I do that to open it when the trailer is hooked up. Didn't even think about using it to get a better angle on the hitch.

[@richread1427]

Great video! Would prefer to use sockets vs. an adjustable wrench, but will need to purchase the larger socket(s), so wish I knew the size. My hitch was originally set up by an RV dealer. I've now upgraded from a 1/2 ton to a 3/4 ton and need to adjust my hitch accordingly. Unfortunately, since it was set up by the dealer, I never received the instructions, so now trying to figure it out on my own. Your video should be a tremendous help. Thanks!

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

100% agree on the sockets. I've since purchased the proper socket for mine and keep it in my tool set in the RV with my battery powered impact. Makes adjustments so quick and easy. I also use that impact for the manual stabilizers and have used it for tire changes (all of those take a 19mm).

[@qwertytrewq22]

Thanks for the great video. I purchased a trailer used that came with the WDH, and was set to the previous owners truck. I’ve only pulled it around locally, but I’m headed out to a camp sight a couple hours away. I’ll be using my guide as well as your tips to set mine correctly to my truck. Safe travels!

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Awesome. Have fun on your trip. Safe travels to you as well.

[@northrider23]

It is my understanding that adjusting the airbags after setting up the WDH, it negates some of its benefits. Safe towing.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

I had heard that as well and I ran at first with no pressure in the bags. It felt ok but not 100%. I even adjusted the bars and everything with no air pressure. When I put 15-18 psi in the bags it feels much more steady. Less sway and bounce. Ultimately you've gotta run what feels right. If you're uncomfortable with how it feels then it's not right. I don't use the airbags as the primary support at all. Just that little bit of extra.

[@geoffmooregm]

Yes lifting the truck with bags relieves some tension off the bars the same way jacking the trailer up makes it easier to install and un-install the chains. However, just jacking it up an inch with the bags won't do much. You could always add a link for more tension and double check what you did with a tape measure or scales.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

If I went up a link I'm fairly confident it would be far too much. I've actually contemplated running with one less link because the bars are already slightly off parallel. I just haven't had a chance to try it out without the family in the truck. I want to set it up and do a short local run to be sure it feels safe.

[@geoffmooregm]

@@AngellFamilyAdventures I find on mine that one up or down is noticeable in the way it feels and the weight you feel in the steering wheel. But it is never anything that feels dangerous. I know now that I leave 3 links loose if I do not have fresh water and 4 links loose with a full tank. Works like a charm. I have rear bags (factory air suspension) and adjustable shocks. So the truck levels itself and I put the shocks on firm and it is a great experience. My wife even offers to drive a lot. I even followed her once in my work car (she is not insured to drive it) and she drove it all the way to site. I asked he how it felt and she just said "perfectly fine".

[@Lawrosa1]

@@AngellFamilyAdventures Dude F those measurements the bars are angled up.. You need more tilt. With a load like that put all the washers in and tilt head max. Then pick the chain link . Are they 1000 lb bars. Good your learning but those bars need to be level or down slightly. You will get more lift with more tilt.

[@cra2cra226]

When you measured the height of the trailer tongue (@ 3:23) are you measuring at the bottom lip of the tongue or the top of the ball cap?

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Top of the ball cap because the other measurement is the uncoupled ball height to the top of the ball. Should only be 1/4-1/2" difference between the height of the ball cap and where the top of the actuall ball will be.

[@cra2cra226]

@@AngellFamilyAdventures Gotcha. Thanks. I will try that. Just seems strange - where that ball sits is going to vary by more than that every trip - depending on how/where you load stuff in the tow vehicle.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

The goal when doing initial setup is to take it as close to back at normal ride height as possible. In theory it should then do the same when you're fully loaded. If you squat 2" without bars, but back up to 1/2" squat with bars, then I won't matter what your starting height is. But you do want to be careful not to go over your payload. That is a bigger concern to me in general. I watch mine closely.

[@BC-xc5nq]

Great video!! When it's time to unlock the chain's on the bars, do you need to repeat the step backwards? As in lifting up the back of the truck again, then unhooking the chains, so there is not to much pressure? Thanks

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Not quite to the same extent, but yes. You need to lift it up enough to get the pressure off the bars. Otherwise you could end up missing a foot or some toes.

[@MrTahoeBob]

I know this vid is two years old, but since there's extra material on the bracket, you could potentially notch it to make it fit up against your battery tray. Doesn't look like you need to remove too much.

[@Dewknot]

I’m new to owning a truck and learning all I can about towing. Now your truck looks to be a 2017/2018 Silverado 1500 which should have a towing capacity of 11000lbs with the 5.3 model. At the end of the video you said all together that you were over 12000lbs. Is that more then what your truck should be able to handle or how does the separate weight limits work? Don’t want to make any mistakes when I eventually get to towing Thanks in advance!

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

The 11000 lb capacity is what the truck can tow (max trailer weight). GCVWR (acceptable weight of the truck and trailer combined) is higher than that.

[@lorifarmer9692]

We totally had ours on wrong! Thank you for making this so u could understand it. Our used camper came with the system installed and zero institutions. I think you saved our camper

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Awesome! Happy I was able to help. Safe travels!

[@Lawrosa1]

16:37 bars are aiming up. Need to be level or down some.. Add more tilt. Most likely add all the washers you can. tHAT WILL FIX YOUR ISSUE.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

I've played with the washers and tilt as well as the links in the chain. That position is as level as I can get the bars. Any more washers or move a link and they're angled down and the tongue weight is too high vs what it should be.

[@telemark22]

The trailer is still jacked up at that point--not off the jack until 16:56.

[@bobpatterson5935]

Love the way that you provide very precise information in your videos. Clear and Concise.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Thank you. Safe travels!

[@angelg1871]

Great detailed video. We are looking at getting a RV trailer soon and this video will be very helpful. You have a new subscriber! Thank you.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Thanks! Good luck on your RV search and travel safe!

[@KeleFPV]

Man. Thank you! I knew something didn't feel right. Luckily we also made it home alive. I did not put the spacer in there and wondered why it was left over. No mention in the instructions I got with my WD hitch. Installed and setup properly now. Thank you again!

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Awesome! Glad I was able to help. Just remember, don't be afraid to go back in and make adjustments if something doesn't feel right. I've adjusted mine a couple times since and ended up close to where I was at the end of this video.

[@OTTERMANN2]

super methodic !! well done, safety first!! Thanks bud.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Thank you! Travel safe!

[@joshgarner805]

I just ordered this same hitch for my camper. Although my camper is only 24ft and weights about 4500# I'm looking forward to this hitch helping with my driving and sway. Thanks for making this video and explaining every step.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Thanks for watching. Safe travels!

[@randyrothfus3933]

On the friction sway bar, once you install it, how tight do you tighten it?

[@austintevis7304]

Great video I will be resetting my hitch now. Do you know how this works tho if you have a tow vehicle (Tahoe) with auto leveling rear when weight is added.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Do some research and please don't just take my word for it, but my understanding is the process is the same. Only difference is that once you're set up with the proper weight distribution your vehicle will relevel itself where mine just stays about an inch lower than normal ride height. Again, do some checking elsewhere to validate that. Safe travels!

[@chrisd4710]

Must add driver and passenger and tow vehicle cargo weights to insure equalization. Trailer contents also to be most accurate. Truck isn't empty towing a trailer down the highway at speed.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Thanks. We always weigh fully loaded ahead of any trip. The initial weighs were only to ensure proper set up of the hitch. That allows us to see what the base weight and distribution is. Any other things added to the trailer can be shifted to allow proper distribution and the weight of passengers in the truck will add weight to the truck but won't impact the distribution of the trailer weight across the hitch.

[@IllinoisEscapee]

Thus video helped a ton installing my hitch but I can't get the bars out after I use it. I tried pulling the pins but not working

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Try rotating them forward towards the truck. You should hear a click and they'll unlock.

[@russellschroeder990]

Reflective tape on the hitch and coupler works good

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Great idea. I'll have to give that a try! Thanks for watching and safe travels.

[@georgewilson5303]

Thank you for your work in making this video. This was a big help for me. Your a good man to help other's. Please stay safe and happy

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Thanks! Safe travels!

[@taylorroggio4503]

Get rid of those adjustable crescent wrenches! Get a torque wrench. Your not getting them bolts anywhere near tight enough.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

I torqued them to spec after the video. That was the reason for my comment of "having the right tools".

[@bobbysoutdoorexperience4954]

I’ve always wondered how do you know if the distribution is working correctly. Now I know. Pre weigh and post weigh. Man very good and informative video. Thanks

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Absolutely. Checking the weights on all axles will tell you as well as looking at your measurements. Safe travels!

[@ricardosilva8106]

Thank you

[@winfriedneumann2684]

I have the same hitch...Nice video to set it up...I did the same setup...The only difference i used 2 anti sway LH and RH..I find you dont have to tigthen them as much as if i only had one..I am moving up from an apex 187rb to an Apex 265rbss soon (on order)....Also will upgrade to a 2022 1500 silverado 3.0 duramax when avaiable....I was thinking about going to a Reese WDH with antisway..Since my husky has only 700lbs bars...Changiing the bars to 1200lbs is about $200....And have to drill holes for the husky anti sway brakets...Also $50 for the husky brakets since i had to leave my old ones on the 187rb...Whats your opinion on going to the reese WDH with antisway for an extra $400...Or keep the husky?...The husky is very noisy when turning into a gas station...Mind you that never bothered me..TKS...WN...

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Honestly both a great brands. I have never used a Reese WDH but have used many of their vehicle hitches with zero issues. I think the most important part is having the WDH and having it set up right. Also, I've heard a lot of people talk about their WDH creaking and popping when turning. So I think they're all noisy. But again, my only first person experience is with Husky.

[@sandyadams3824]

Dealer installed our hitch but had it wrong and was pooping like crazy and totally popped off stabilizer bar on the road in a turn. But there ball isn’t level either. My son thinks that’s is wrong too. Is it?

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Hard to say without knowing the brand of hitch. I went by the instructions for mine and I'd recommend finding the instructions for your brand as well. You can probably find it online in PDF form. Each truck/hitch/trailer combination is different so what works for mine may not work for yours.

[@rafaelfres8745]

Verry good Thanks!!

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Thanks! Safe travels.

[@paullutz457]

Make sure your hitch head is as centered as possible. Your trailer with off track if it's not.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Yep. It is perfectly centered on my truck. Thanks!

[@RhettMajor]

Good job explaining, thanks.

[@briancanaday6109]

Great video, wondering how someone would set it up on Yukon XL with 5 kids in back? We just bought the camper and it has been sketchy loaded or unloaded. Anything under 60 no problem, curvy roads ect. over that it gets wiggle, I dont look to run 70 all the time but would like to get up there down a hill for the up hill. It actually was better with the sway control bar off on the way home and tightened one more chain link on hitch. I have pulled alot of trailers over loaded.. I think thats where Im at. I might have a two vehicle setup.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Double check how many washers you have. That was one of my problems. Then make sure and do your weighs at a scale to see where you're at. Not sure what your camper weighs but with 5 kids and all your stuff and the camper you may be over the payload capacity.

[@19firemedic]

I have the same Husky weight distributing system, It was installed by dealer when we bought it, since we have changed from F150 to a F250, great detailed information. before we hit the road this spring I WILL be rechecking the hitch setup. THANKYOU for sharing !!!

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Happy I could help! Safe travels!

[@rcvidzOshiit]

I have the same system just got it with my new trailer. It’s insanely load (squealing). I’ve lubricated the ball and the L bar connections where they connect to the hitch. Any tips?

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Mine squeaks and squeals as well. I've lubricated the ball and the bars and from what I've seen on other comments and other KZbin videos they appear to all be that way.

[@octaviofuentes7781]

Tomorrow I'm setting up my wds this video is going to help me a lot thanks for sharing my man

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

No problem! Thanks for watching. Good luck and safe travels!

[@Sadie04074]

Good explanation!

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Thanks! Safe travels.

[@lcchamps07]

My trailer shop hooked up my unit when I bought the trailer but I just bought a new truck. This answered all my questions, thanks for posting.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Glad it helped. Safe travels!

[@Vader4tw]

gotta say bro. what a nice job explaining all this. have a glass bottle soda and a bag of peanuts on me bro.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Thanks!

[@raycalandra1887]

Good presentation. But the snap up chain Weight Distribution systems with the seperate friction bar for sway control are antiquated. I stopped using them ten years ago. A 2 point or 4 point system like an E4 or a Husky Centerline TS are huge improvements in sway control over those old snap chain systems.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

I plan to eventually get a ProPride or similar. This Husky is working well for me. It does have room for improvement, but for the price point it's great.

[@raycalandra1887]

@@AngellFamilyAdventures I am currently using a Husky Centerline TS WDH with 4 point sway control. It is very good and not very expensive. About $524 on Amazon.

[@ajroc]

Could you go into more detail about how you installed the bracket for the sway bar portion ?

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

The only real involved part is the bracket that goes on the frame. Just loosen the sway bar and with the camper attached hook the sway bar up to your hitch. Then get it roughly halfway extended and attached to the frame bracket. Mark the hole location for the bracket and drill pilot holes. Then use the supplied self tapping screws and Tighten it down.

[@johnbaumgartner7731]

I have the exact same hitch and unfortunately may have also assembled it incorrectly but no longer have the instructions. your video will be very helpful because I have a terrible amount of sway that I need to correct. Thanks for this video.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

Happy that I was able to help. Comment again if you have questions. I believe I still have my instructions.

[@jimdel9647]

How tight do you make the Sway control?

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

I have adjusted mine several times. Now I typically set it to where I can't move it back and forth by hand when unhooked, then go one more turn. It's pretty tight but controls the sway. Ultimately it's whatever feels right on your rig but that should be a good starting point.

[@kevinforeman2575]

Great video! I have the same hitch under a different name. I spent 4 hours of my Saturday trying to decipher the horrific installation directions. Now I know what I need to do to get correct results. .You made it look so easy as my install should have been. Thanks, again, you da man!

[@loug4626]

Well done. Thanks as our trailer has been sitting permanently for past 14 years and recovered my weight distribution system and needed a good refresher before moving. Your video helped immensely. Thank-you for taking the time to do that.

[@AngellFamilyAdventures]

You're very welcome. Glad it was helpful. Safe travels!

[@SSMWRX11]

It's better to add suspension support system(like timbren) or upgrading to heavy-duty suspension to level out your truck and trailer than adding WDH. WDH may level out the sack and from bouncing but puts a lot of stress to your trailer frame and in time your(in general) frame will bend and or fold. This comment is for the general viewers.