Weight Distribution Hitch (WDH) Demo

rockylizard · Guru

Weight Distribution Hitch (WDH) Demo

Bruce and Bev · Guru

Interesting vid John. Pity there wasn't a rule of thumb that we could all apply to how tight to make your WDH.

At one CP I guy who has been vanning for many years now with a WDH has them so pulled up, he uses a short plank of timber and an hydraulic jack to attach the chains. That would worry me as to the downward strain on the towbar and rear of the tow vehicle.

Other seem to have them fairly loose, but generally most seem to have them cranked right up.

I appreciate the WDH should lift the rear up and push the front of the vehicle down to its "non towing"position (or as close as possible), but if you over tighten the WDH to achieve this, I wonder just what damage you are doing??

Others seem to say if they cant lift it up with the piece of pipe into the lock position, then its too tight, otherwise go as hard as you can. I'd like to hear others opinions on hooking up the WDH

Delta18 · Guru

Bruce and Bev wrote:

Others seem to say if they cant lift it up with the piece of pipe into the lock position, then its too tight, otherwise go as hard as you can. I'd like to hear others opinions on hooking up the WDH

Even HR say that if it is too hard to lift the bars with the provided pipe to wind the jockey wheel down (with tow coupling connected) to lift the rear of the car somewhat. This releases pressure enabling easy connection.

Cheers neil