No. Jackknifing, also called extreme articulation, can cause departure and severe approach angle problems that can negatively impact the product, resulting in irreparable damage. For this reason, it is strongly advised that you avoid jack-knifing to the degree that the WDH contacts the trailer’s frame.
Yes. The shackle bolts have a safety factor of over 2.5 times the maximum light vehicle tow rating of the Australian Standard AS4177 requirement and are 70% more powerful than the Standard's requirement.
No. These couplings are incompatible with weight distribution hitches due to their approach/departure interference with the hitch’s head plate.
It depends. First, you must determine your overall hitch weight; the weight distribution hitch should be able to manage this weight. For instance, if your trailer’s download is 159kg (350lbs) and your boot carried an additional 90kg (200lbs), that’s 249kg (550lbs). Therefore, you would require our 272kg (600lbs) weight distribution hitch.
Often, you’ll see vehicles hauling hefty loads with the vehicle’s front pointing upward. This situation results from additive weight pressing down on the vehicle's rear – like pulling trailers or caravans. It alters the vehicle’s stability and engineering traits when this occurs. Generally, hauling hefty loads is a cause for shoddy vehicle handling. Moreover, the [...]
Go by the expected load weight. For example, if you’re carrying a large or unbalanced load, exercise caution and go for a sway control system to sidestep problems with stability and probable accidents with other vehicles when switching lanes. However, with surge brakes, sway control cannot be employed.
Yes. Free range of motion will remain because the coupler is still in contact with the ball.
Weight distribution is the even dispersal of weight from the back to the front of your automobile when a weight-distributing hitch is employed. Weight carrying supports all weight in the back of your vehicle and by the hitch.
Normally, you’ll require a weight distribution hitch when you can’t get your load level or correctly balance it. “Properly balanced” entails that most of the weight should be over the trailer’s axles.
It’s best not to replace the hardware that came with your hitch unless explicitly stated by the manufacturer. The supplied hardware is tested for compatibility with your particular hitch and adequately supports the predetermined weight. Employing different hardware may damage the hitch or void the warranty.
