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tongu e. It typ ically provid es adjustable friction associ- also dampens sway caused by traffic and crossw ind s,
ated with the telescop ing motion to dampen any un- and contribu tes positively to tow vehicle and trailer
wanted trailer swaying motions while traveling.
stability. Trailer sway control and a weight-d istribu ting
(load -equ alizing) hitch are recom mend ed for heavier
tongu e weights (TW) and may be requ ired depend ing on
vehicle and trailer configu ration/ load ing to comply with
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) requ irem ents.
Weigh t-Carryin g Hitch
A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongu e
weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or
som e other connecting point of the vehicle. This kind of
hitch is the most popular on the market tod ay and is
commonly used to tow small and medium-sized trailers.
WARN ING!
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An improp erly adjusted weigh t-distrib utin g hitch
system may red uce handlin g, stab ility, brak ing
perform ance, and could resu lt in an accid ent.
Weigh t-Distrib utin g Hitch System s may not be
compatib le with Surge Brak e Cou plers. Con sult
with you r hitch and trailer manufactu rer or a
rep utab le Recreation al Vehicle dealer for addi-
tion al inform ation .
Weigh t-Distrib utin g Hitch
A weight-d istribu ting hitch system works by applying
leverage throu gh spring (load ) bars. It is typ ically used
for heavier load s, to distribu te trailer tongu e weight to
the tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s). When
used in accord ance with the manu factu rers’ directions, it
provid es for a more level rid e, offering more consistent
steering and brake control thereby enhancing tow ing
safety. The addition of a friction/ hyd rau lic sway control
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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