7
A Product of Progress Mfg. Inc.
Important Hitch Information
Weight Distribution
Weight distribution is the ability of a hitch to transfer load from the rear axle of
the tow vehicle to the front axle of the tow vehicle and to the trailer axles. Without
weight distribution the tow vehicle teeter-totters on the rear axle of the tow vehicle,
and unloads the front axle. Proper weight distribution transfers weight back to the
front axle, forcing it back to the ground.
Proper weight distribution also adds performance to the built-in sway control feature
of your e2 hitch. As the trailer’s tongue weight gets distributed, it helps generate the
friction needed to defend against trailer sway.
Sway Control
Sway control is a built-in, patent pending feature of your e2 hitch. Unlike old chain
style weight distribution hitches, which do not provide sway control, you do not need
to purchase, install, store, or hook up any additional hardware to get sway control.
You can back up without disengaging the hitch. Once the spring bars are tensioned,
the sway control is in force.
Built-in sway control on the e2 hitch works through the connection between your
weight distribution bars and L-brackets. The force required by the hitch to distribute
weight rests on the L-brackets through the spring bars. The e2 hitch takes advantage
of the steel-on-steel friction generated at these points to defend against trailer sway.
This added friction makes it difficult for the trailer to sway side-to-side while it’s
being towed, as sometimes happens when you encounter a gust of wind or pass a
semi-truck. When set up correctly and properly adjusted for your load, the e2 hitch
will noticeably reduce sway.
Important Setup Information
Every trailer and tow vehicle combination requires a different setup and adjustment
because of factors like trailer weight and length, trailer loading, hitch weight, and
tow vehicle geometry and suspension. It is not likely that a good setup for one vehicle
combination will work well for another.
If you change the tow vehicle and/or
trailer, you should change the hitch setup for proper weight distribution and
adjust it when necessary
.
You must use your best judgment to determine if changes to the setup are required
to ensure a safe and comfortable towing situation. There is no all-inclusive formula
for setting up or adjusting a hitch that will accommodate each combination of trailer
and tow vehicle possible.
The setup may need to be changed slightly at times to accommodate changes in
