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TrailerTongueWeight(TW)
hitch is the most popular on the market today and is
commonlyusedtotowsmallandmedium-sizedtrailers.
Thetrailertongueweightisthedownwardforceexerted
onthehitchballbythetrailer.Inmostcasesitshouldnot
belessthan10%ormorethan15%ofthetrailerload.You
mustconsiderthisaspartoftheloadonyourvehicle.
Weight-DistributingHitch
A weight-distributing hitch system works by applying
leverage through spring (load) bars. It is typically used
for heavier loads, to distribute trailer tongue weight to
thetowvehicle’sfrontaxleandthetraileraxle(s).When
usedinaccordancewiththemanufacturers’directions,it
provides for a more level ride, offering more consistent
steering and brake control thereby enhancing towing
safety.Theadditionofafriction/hydraulicswaycontrol
also dampens sway caused by traffic and crosswinds,
and contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer
stability. Trailer sway control and a weight-distributing
(load-equalizing) hitch are recommended for heavier
tongueweights(TW)andmayberequireddependingon
vehicleandtrailerconfiguration/loadingtocomplywith
GrossAxleWeightRating(GAWR)requirements.
FrontalArea
The frontal area is the maximum height and maximum
widthofthefrontofatrailer.
TrailerSwayControl
Thetrailerswaycontrolisatelescopinglinkthatcanbe
installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer
tongue. It typically provides adjustable friction associ-
ated with the telescoping motion to dampen any un-
wantedtrailerswayingmotionswhiletraveling.
Weight-CarryingHitch
A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue
weight,justasifitwereluggagelocatedatahitchballor
someotherconnectingpointofthevehicle.Thiskindof
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