As one of our viewers pointed out, a weight distributing hitch can end up also shifting some weight from the tongue back onto the trailer's axle(s) depending on teh exact situation. However in our quick and dirty test with a load cell accurate to within 10 pounds, we noticed no rearward weight transfer but it is possible.

@JohnSmith-ev1sm

4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the follow up, but the linked youtube video shows a signifcant 365 pounds being transferred back to the trailer, with a similar weighted test you used for your video. I will agree that it's probably highly variable, but still, it might be nice to discover and test for exactly what causes a 10 pound difference in one case vs 365 in another. kzread.info/dash/bejne/inaO15VyoLSed8o.html

@AAutoBuyersGuide

4 жыл бұрын

@@JohnSmith-ev1sm We would need an identical trailer and tow vehicle to replicate their findings, I can only comment on ours. It should also be mentioned that this does not change the recommendation that tongue weight should be 10-15% of trailer weight.

@Sig721Tau

4 жыл бұрын

@@AAutoBuyersGuide At the 1:14 minute mark, you have a blow up picture of a weight distribution hitch covering your face while talking. Then, you make it smaller so that your audience can see your mug [face]. Nobody wants to see your ugly mug, or mine for that matter, when talking and showing truck/trailer accessories. I had to pause the video to see all of the weight distribution hitch components. Great video anyways. I did, however, laugh at your 'reasons not to' use a WDH list. That how some truck owners are in my area. Irresponsible people, they are.

@jmackinjersey1

4 жыл бұрын

@@JohnSmith-ev1sm , Scales and a scientific measuring system used in the video you linked.

@nicholash8021

4 жыл бұрын

It's not that it *can* shift weight back to the trailer axle, it's that it *will* increase the weight on the rear axle--by the laws of physics. A weight "distribution" device is very aptly named as that is exactly what it does. Think of it this way: The more pressure you put on that distribution device, the more weight gets distributed on *both* sides of the fulcrum point. In fact, if you cranked it up hard enough (assuming the device is strong enough and has enough adjustability) you could potentially lift the rear wheels off the ground, in which case, you'd effectively have a bus with a very large front-to-rear wheelbase. Of course, more of the weight would be on the front wheels simply because the center of gravity is toward the front (due to engine and cabin placement mostly). So, maybe you'd have something like a 30/70 weight distribution front/rear. But 30% of the total weight (truck+trailer) is far greater than the trailer weight alone. For example, take a 7,500 lb truck and a 1,500lb trailer = 9k lbs total; with an estimated 30/70 distribution, that would put 2,700 lbs on the trailer's rear axle (1200 lbs extra) in the most extreme distribution example. Of course, nobody would crank up the distribution arms that much, but I'm making a point to help you see how this works. Anyway, with every crank of that distribution device, you'd effectively be increasing your trailer's axle weight from the original 1500 lbs *toward* that maximum (2700 lbs in my example). All I can say is that your test was flawed or the laws of physics are not at play in your part of the world.

Thank you - for speaking clearly and concisely; for not filming yourself with a one-handed camera approach; for not playing music while teaching; for having great graphics and props; and for leaving all the jargon out with which the average viewer may not be familiar. Great video. Maybe in your free time you can explain why the American League has the Designated Hitter rule?!

I wanted to understand how trailer weight distribution works, not just how to set it up, and this is the best explanation I've found after watching 10 KZread videos. Well done, thanks!

I am not an experienced tow person and only came here to understand the concept better. I understand it MUCH better when you use the term 'load leveling hitch' than 'weight distribution hitch' and the show and tell description with the 2 metal bars explained it clearly. Thanks!!

Wow! I am thoroughly convinced that we’d been towing wrong or just wee bit unsafe all these years. Very very informative and helpful. Will be towing to Death Valley come this December and will BE USING these hitch tools for added safety and peace of mind for my family. Thank you!!🙏🏻

One of the better videos on the subject. Although not specifically stated, this video implies the idea of weight distribution is between the front and rear axles and not between the tow vehicle and the trailer. I think this is key in understanding the use and purpose of the weight distribution hitch. I also appreciated the overview of the sway bar, when to use it and when not to use it.

Fantastic, best explanation I’ve seen by a mile!

good video, great advice about towing with an SUV. I always tow with an Equal-i-zer hitch because the the sway control is built in and I don't need to remove the sway brake to back up or turn tightly. Happy Towing!

Alex, excellent video. The production value is great. I appreciate the work you put into this. I think I finally understand what WD hitches are all about now!

I'll be sharing this with my family. I've been telling everyone that they need one, but have not been able to explain it as well as you just did 👍

Thanks for this video. I am an Engineering Professor and have a homework problem on weight distribution hitches. I recommend to my students that they watch your video for a good explanation on how they work.

This is one of the best videos on KZread the explains the mechanics on how WD works. Thanks for the detailed explanation @ Alex. I use the Husky Centerline TS WD system on my 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 when towing a 7K flatbed trailer. Knowing the actual tongue weight for each load out is the key to getting the WD setup properly. I use a Sherman 2,000 lb. tongue weight scale to get the tongue weight measurement for the varying trailer loads, then adjust WD springs accordingly. With WD I can tow comfortably with a full load as the truck/trailer combination is well-balanced.

It's not often I take time to compliment an educational video, but then it's not often they deserve one. THIS ONE, however is the BEST i've ever seen. Being an engineer type (formerly a telemetry engineer) I figured I should be able to understand how a weight distributing hitch works but never did grasp it till this video. I now understand completely and will certainly use one on my 3500 lb. camper trailer. Thank you Alex.

Thank you for this! You both explained what these are and how they work, but ALSO mentioned why our Land Rover mechanic said to not use one despite basically everywhere else saying we should.

Thank you. You are a gifted explainer. Your cadence and delivery are flawless. Keep up the good work.

REALLY good video. I've seen these, but looking at them couldn't picture how they work. I was actually going to ask a question regarding a smaller load behind a smaller tow vehicle, and by the end you had answered EXACTLY the question I had. Buying one tomorrow. Thanks!

Another sensible and great explaining video overall Alex. I’ve subscribed long ago and shared about your great KZread channel again and again. Keep up the great work.

Very good video, this explained it better than any other video I've seen yet. Just remember all, no anti-sway when driving in snow or ice.

Great vid Alex, I finally understand that stuff. Thanx dude.

That was very well done. I purchased a used 20' travel trailer today upgrading from an older, smaller one. The RV tech set it up and showed me how to go through assembly but I didn't understand how it worked. On the ride home, I did notice that my front was pointed correctly, unlike the 500lb lighter trailer I traded in. Assembly is an extra chore but OK if you stay the night without unhitching the trailer.

I'm a big fan of your channel. Thank you for being informative and honest.

I didn't know I needed one, now I do thanks. I didn't know I needed a trailer like yours now I do.....Great presentation.

This is a great video. I've rarely seen one of these hitches, and I just thought it was weird. Now I know more and think it's great! Thanks for the concise info!

Nothing fancy, just clear, concise information. Thank you so much

I don't tow or even have a trailer, but I always wanted to know distribution hitch worked. Thanks for making a great video.

Best Explanation I have heard In 5 years of towing my Trailer !!

Absolutely excellent video and advise Alex. This is why you are unparalleled. 👍

Thanks for telling how it works rather than just what it does! Looked at several other videos and articles and none of them described how it actually works!

Searched for a while landed on this video. Hands down, the best video on this topic. Thank you!

Great video Alex! Just the information I was looking for. Appreciate it!

Now this is a very well detailed video. I'm a rookie but now feel more comfortable at towing. Thankyou for this video and keep up the great work!!

Thank you so much for the explanation. I am picking up my new little travel trailer today, they are installing one of these, but I had no idea why I needed it. I've always had motorhomes before, and never pulled a trailer other than a small utility trailer. Now I will have a better understanding when they explain it to me at the dealer!!

Fascinating. Always wanted to know about this. Thanks for sharing!

I love these kinds of videos, so different from the usual content everyone puts out 👍

Great video and explanation! We recently got our 1st travel trailer 24ft Jayco from a friend of ours, Wright distribution hitch is new for me as my aluminum boat trailer doesn’t need weight distribution very light aluminum boat. Thank you

Dude, you're the man. This was SO helpful. I've never hauled anything bigger than a small, 6' trailer. We just purchased a truck and will be hauling a travel trailer for the next year, touring the country. I read a few suggestions about these things, and really needed someone to explain how they work to me. You did just that. Thanks again for taking the time to upload this!

A great video, I just bought a caravan and it has a weight distribution hitch however whether this is correct for my vehicle I don't know but will find out. What is needed is to remember that this is actually a physics problem and so working out or having a qualified person to work out the correct hitch is important. Your so spot on about speed, so many people drive a truck thinking it's a car and without thinking tow a trailer and still think they should drive the same way.

Thanks very much for clearly, concisely, and quickly explaining this. Well done! We had a single-axle travel trailer that I loved when it was parked, but hated towing it to and from. "Had" as in sold it because of that because it would porpoise up-and-down like crazy. It was a 3,500lb trailer that towed okay when completely empty, but when loaded it was just awful. Could only carry a little in the trailer which had to be loaded rear of the trailer axle and everything else had to go in the back of the F150 (with extreme towing package), which wasn't optimal, either. Even the two full propane tanks were too much on the front of the trailer and had to go in the pickup. Using a weight distribution hitch would probably have made the towing much better. So now we're shopping for a new dual-axle travel trailer... and a weight distribution hitch!

Very well done video, I never fully understood the physics involved with these but do now. Thank you very much and keep up the good work!

Best explanation I’ve seen. Now I get how these things work. 🇨🇦👍🏼

I bought a travel trailer and was given a weight distribution hitch and those sway bar friction brakes and I had no idea how to use them! Thank you so much for this explanation!!!

Very informative. Thanks for posting.

13:50 - The "belt and suspenders" approach never hurt anyone! Be aware that you've put the friction anti-sway bar on in reverse order, Alex... and be aware that you should not overtighten them, otherwise they will break! Great video, as always, Alex!

Great and well synthesized information about the ins and outs of weight distribution.

Great video..Clear, concise and easy to understand..thanks!!!

Best video on the subject I have found, very good and clear info.

Excellent, thanks for doing this. Now, how to think about adding air suspension and/or a weight distributing hitch. Many thanks!

Excellent video, quick and to the point. Clear and relevant information. Thank you!

Thank you very much for this excellent explanation of a weight distributing hitch!

Informative video, concise and with theory and demonstration. Love it. 2 thumbs up

This explanation video is by far superior to the rest of the videos trying to explain it. Others only explain the result of the weight transfer. Your video very nicely explains why and how. Thank you

Only today came across this vid. I love that you have the Rivian concept image on the shelf behind you.

Thank you! This is one of the most easiest KZread channels to understand.

Thank you sir for this I jus bout a camping trailer and have a Tundra and never towed before, looked and looked for a video detailing this took me awhile to find but very grateful I found your video, thank you

Excellent video. Thank you.

Good video. Great and simple explanation of the sometimes over mystified topic.

Great description, thanks!

Excellent video as always.

Excellent video. I learned a lot. Thank you! Very well explained and you very effectively communicated your points. Well done.

Finally, i got this. No need to look for another videos. That's it! Thanks for video !!! 👍

Awesome video. Very informative overall!

Thanks this cleared up a lot for me!

Dude, this was so helpful. Thank you!

Thank you! Very informative video!

Fantastic video. Thanks for doing it.

Wow TFL didn't even explain it this good because I would of remembered it.

@Sig721Tau

4 жыл бұрын

@Benjamin Burkhardt How so? Please, provide some factual evidence to back up your claim.

@Eeaotc02

4 жыл бұрын

@@Sig721Tau chill out

@machfive916

4 жыл бұрын

@@Sig721Tau , Alex has appeared in TFL videos.

@Shredxcam22

3 жыл бұрын

TFL lacks any mechanical knowledge. He's a computer nerd

@dominican1on1

3 жыл бұрын

SrE. Zzrzrze. Atz

Thanks you for the info. Great video.

Thanks, great explanation.

After watching your video i was surprised that trailer safety products have taken until now to improve. Good job!!

Excellent video for a subject I did not know anything about. Great job sir. 🏆

Excellent explanation.

Great video thanks. I have Ann Xterra soon to be towing a RV trailer and will definitely get one.

Very helpful-Thank you !

Great video. Thank you

I LUV YOU. THANK YOU THANK YOU for eliminating the confusion.

Excellent video!! Well done!!

Best explanation that I find!

Thanks, really helpful video to a newbie and a trailer.

Thanks for the bonus of the sway control! Wasn't sure if I'd need two or one.

Excellent video.

An important topic overall. When considering to pull any trailer, this is a must. Some manuals point out that it’s a legal obligation and if you don’t, it’s legally called “negligence” and one can be sued without any insurance coverage because thou was being too cheap or too proud or similar and really, “negligent” in the eyes of the law. Also, consider the fact that employing such a weight distribution & sway control hitch (i.e. The Equal-i-zer), you can avoid hurting loved ones or others because your vehicle won’t lose control and worse.

Excellent explanation, im a believer.

This is really well done. Thank you

This was very helpful, thanks!

Thank you for this video. I've towed lots with various vehicles etc. Buddy bought a camper, to tow behind his trailblazer. Sent puc of camper.. Nice! Pic if camper on his vehicle... i was like ""Dude.. you need an equalizer hitch..." lol Then i finally found your vid to explain it.. thanks! So clear n concise! ❤

Wow thanks for this, extremely helpful.

Nicely done! Thanks!

Presentation clear and informative

Very clear. Very thorough. Thank you.

Aaaaahhhhhh i was wondering how they worked. Very simple and clear. Thanks dude.

Great video! Thanks

This was very good thank you!

Awesome video!

thanks for the video!

I enjoyed watching this video right like that. I was watching it right down there and sometimes right back there.

@rhondamorgan1788

2 жыл бұрын

LOL

This was very good thank you.

helpful video, thank you!

Minor correction... weight is shifted off the towing vehicle rear wheels to BOTH the tow vehicle front wheels AND to the trailer wheels. This became an issue when I towed a travel trailer with a 3500 lb axel rating.

@sleepingwarrior4618

2 жыл бұрын

Correct. And not pointing this out to people can cause smaller trailers with only a single axle to shift more weight over that single axle and that might be undesirable if that axle is already beyond its safe working limit.

These hitches are so underrated. Having all of that extra weight put on the front axle aids so much in steering feel and trailer sway. I recommend the Equalizer WDH with sway control.

that was a great video thanks for posting