4/24. First year I’ve had trouble with lifting the bars into place. My not so Smart Jack has to be replaced so I can do it manually for now. Seeing you lift it so the bars go into place, helped me understand,what wasn’t working for me. Thanks so much. 😘
the pin he is messing with at 1:32, somehow mine came off while pulling into my driveway. When I got out of my truck and walked past my hitch, the tension bar was sticking straight out towards me. I thought for sure the pin was gone for good. Took a stroll down the drive and found it near the road. I don't know how it came off, and Im sure glad it didn't come off miles before!!!
Can u flip the hitch if it's too long and may drag the ground? We had a truck with a lift. But now we have a lower truck but I'm afraid the bigger hitch is too long
New to travel trailer ownership and have this system on our TT. I see that after the TT is connected to the ball, you then raise the TT up before installing the weight distribution bars. How does one know when it is raised high enough to connect those bars? Thanks in advance!
Distribution Hitches are made for a weight limit. Setting up the proper weight hitch at the correct height measurements shouldn’t stress the trailer frames. However you can consult with frame manufacturer on recommendations as for a solution.
just reverse the process from what he showed. Leave the ball and hitch attached. Use the jack to raise both trailer and truck. This will lessen the weight on the weight-distribution/sway bars and you should be able to pull them right off with no effort. Then lower the jack until the truck is carrying the weight again and unlock the ball and raise the jack back up to decouple the trailer from your hitch. Easy-peasy. 👍
I have the same hitch system. One bar is always hard to slip on or take off. It has so much tension on it that it even warns the bracket. Not sure why or what to do.
@@fightdhr8866 they help on the roads as the weight is distributed evenly if set properly. Not for off roads if the roads are very bumpy and rough. ..This was my problem and why so much tension on the bars ,being on uneven grounds. since the truck and the trailer become a single unit the twisting was for both vehicles. without the bars going on the same dirt road was not a problem, since I would drive over a bump without the trailer moving with the truck. On the highway the sway bars work great. Hope it helps..:-)
If you have an issue with one bar being tighter when you are on flat level ground. The problem exists in the trailer or your tow vehicle suspension or how it's loaded. It could be as simple as your water tank being full and not centered in the trailer frame which will create this issue. I have used this exact hitch since 2004 and have had no issues at all. 👍
Your breakaway brake cable MUST be shorter than your chains. If not, if there's a hitch failure, your trailer will be pulled along by chains, before the breakaway cable can fully extend and trip the switch. Also, keep in mind that, with this method, your power trailer jack is lifting both the front end of the trailer and the back end of the truck. Make sure your jack can handle the weight.
Ten years ago I invested 3% of the value of my truck and RV in a Hensley. With one of these to make a turn you are fighting friction, if some force makes the trailer sway you will again be fighting the same amount of friction to get straight again. Call me full of baloney, but at night with my Hensley, I'll look for the RV lights to see if it still there.
@@nickjunes good, can't feel the trailer is why I look for the lights. If you do any pulling this is the way to go. Compared to the cost of everything rolling down the road the money in the Hensley ain't much.
Not sure if anyone gives a shit but if you're stoned like me during the covid times you can watch pretty much all of the new series on instaflixxer. Have been watching with my gf recently =)
@@twig7105 Absolutely 💯%. 4 points of resistance built into this setup and it works Fantastic 👍 I have been using this hitch since 2004 and have towed 20k trailers with zero issues
Mine did the same thing, an old timer told me it had to much tension on it so I moved the brackets that are on the rv one hole down and it basically went away
The measurements should be checked to make sure the hitch is installed in the right position & hasn’t shifted while traveling. Also a simple DIY solution to help quite the ride & reduce weather is a “Sway Bracket Jacket” by Equalizer that slides over the bottom of the L bracket. Safe Travels!!!
Mine made awful noises as well. It was set up correctly also. I got the "Bracket Jacket" that is mentioned here. I also got Equalizer lube and made sure all moving parts are lubed. After these 2 fixes, it's quiet.
Lube the movable boxes that the bars slide into where they move along the top of the hitch. DO NOT lube the rear of the bars as the friction is needed for weight distribution and sway control. Also, watch the youtube video from Equalizer for a clear picture.
the breakaway will not kick in with that springy connection as it will stretch longer than chains you need a cable that does not stretch and that is shorter than the distance of your chains when fully stretched out so the brakes would not activate also to keep your power cable and breakaway from getting pinched or dragging route them through the hitch pin on the top side
The “Fastway ZIP” breakaway cable does meet DOT standards. You should definitely use a Breakaway Cable & correct Conection on a cable is best at hitch pin if you use that style. 👍
I've been trying this for a month now. I got the more expensive router you mentioned in the update. But I'm having constant connection problems. I don't know if it's the router or visible, but my laptop is constantly getting the "no internet" notice. It's such a pain. And I need reliable internet for my class and hopefully for a job. I've got 5 days to return the router, so I may just give up. Unless anyone has any suggestions?
On your break away cable it should be a cable not a plastic curly cable because of the strength for if the trailer happens to come off the ball u want the breaks to shut down quickly
You are right about the safety cable, should not be plastic. The breakaway cable shown is a coiled cable, carabiner called ZIP by Fastway Trailer Products. This Meets DOT standards, Which is Most Important Safety Factor on pulling a trailer. Thanks for your comments Doug.
Good eyes Anthony. That was corrected after video before travel. You should always double check all hitching hook ups before hitting the road! Safe Travels! 👍
Mine exploded. Total equipment failure after 20k miles. The "sockets" failed and sent one of the swaybars flying into a cornfield. I don't trust it, you shouldn't either. Equal-i-zer didn't even care about how it happened and were quick to say it failed because it wasn't torqued and lubed correctly. Such B.S. and not what I expected from a Made in the USA company. 10k Equal-i-zer.
4/24. First year I’ve had trouble with lifting the bars into place. My not so Smart Jack has to be replaced so I can do it manually for now. Seeing you lift it so the bars go into place, helped me understand,what wasn’t working for me. Thanks so much. 😘
the pin he is messing with at 1:32, somehow mine came off while pulling into my driveway. When I got out of my truck and walked past my hitch, the tension bar was sticking straight out towards me. I thought for sure the pin was gone for good. Took a stroll down the drive and found it near the road. I don't know how it came off, and Im sure glad it didn't come off miles before!!!
Thanks. I have a very hard time attaching my sway bars. Now I know why. The fellers who showed me how missed 2 steps.
How about a demo on the installation before the hookup...
thanks - excellent tutorial!
Can u flip the hitch if it's too long and may drag the ground? We had a truck with a lift. But now we have a lower truck but I'm afraid the bigger hitch is too long
Thanks so much for the GREAT DEMO! I didn't know how these worked!
Good demo Thanks, now what is that "Jack it" on your right for?
It's a Bike Rake.
Thanks. I have that hitch and it works very well.
Yes it’s a great hitch!
New to travel trailer ownership and have this system on our TT.
I see that after the TT is connected to the ball, you then raise the TT up before installing the weight distribution bars. How does one know when it is raised high enough to connect those bars?
Thanks in advance!
You’ll know it’s extended enough when it starts to raise the trailer.
I've read quite a bit that WD hitches cost stress on the TT frame and contribute to failure. Have you heard any of this and is there a solution?
Distribution Hitches are made for a weight limit. Setting up the proper weight hitch at the correct height measurements shouldn’t stress the trailer frames. However you can consult with frame manufacturer on recommendations as for a solution.
What kind of tongue jack is that? I have the 'jackit bike wing' and not sure what model of jack to buy.
would u be able to do a video on how to remove them sway bars just got an rv and i cant remove them would i need to force it out thank u
just reverse the process from what he showed. Leave the ball and hitch attached. Use the jack to raise both trailer and truck. This will lessen the weight on the weight-distribution/sway bars and you should be able to pull them right off with no effort. Then lower the jack until the truck is carrying the weight again and unlock the ball and raise the jack back up to decouple the trailer from your hitch. Easy-peasy. 👍
Pure Genius.
I have the same hitch system. One bar is always hard to slip on or take off. It has so much tension on it that it even warns the bracket. Not sure why or what to do.
Get it figured out?..Do them bars help alot..I have a set but never used them..Just curious..✌
@@fightdhr8866 they help on the roads as the weight is distributed evenly if set properly. Not for off roads if the roads are very bumpy and rough. ..This was my problem and why so much tension on the bars ,being on uneven grounds. since the truck and the trailer become a single unit the twisting was for both vehicles. without the bars going on the same dirt road was not a problem, since I would drive over a bump without the trailer moving with the truck. On the highway the sway bars work great. Hope it helps..:-)
I got ya..Ty for taking the time to explain..
If you have an issue with one bar being tighter when you are on flat level ground.
The problem exists in the trailer or your tow vehicle suspension or how it's loaded.
It could be as simple as your water tank being full and not centered in the trailer frame which will create this issue.
I have used this exact hitch since 2004 and have had no issues at all. 👍
@@fightdhr8866 If you are not using the bars you have 0% weight distribution and 0% sway control. 🤔😳
Your breakaway brake cable MUST be shorter than your chains. If not, if there's a hitch failure, your trailer will be pulled along by chains, before the breakaway cable can fully extend and trip the switch. Also, keep in mind that, with this method, your power trailer jack is lifting both the front end of the trailer and the back end of the truck. Make sure your jack can handle the weight.
Ten years ago I invested 3% of the value of my truck and RV in a Hensley. With one of these to make a turn you are fighting friction, if some force makes the trailer sway you will again be fighting the same amount of friction to get straight again. Call me full of baloney, but at night with my Hensley, I'll look for the RV lights to see if it still there.
I can't tell if you are saying something good or bad.
@@nickjunes good, can't feel the trailer is why I look for the lights. If you do any pulling this is the way to go. Compared to the cost of everything rolling down the road the money in the Hensley ain't much.
What is that top V bar for?
Never mind....a bit of research and found out it's a bike carrier.
perfect,thanks for this demo
Not sure if anyone gives a shit but if you're stoned like me during the covid times you can watch pretty much all of the new series on instaflixxer. Have been watching with my gf recently =)
@Milo Remington Yup, I've been watching on instaflixxer for years myself :D
Awesome video
Anyone notice the safety chain connected to a carabiner? 😮
Are you able to let the tailgate down on the truck with the trailer connected?
Can you back up with this in place?
Yes you can!
I own this as well and am quite happy with it
Is this also anti-sway?
Where did you buy yours?
@@twig7105 Absolutely 💯%.
4 points of resistance built into this setup and it works Fantastic 👍
I have been using this hitch since 2004 and have towed 20k trailers with zero issues
I have the same hitch on my truck and camper and it makes a god awful sound when turning and parking in revers. Is that normal?
Mine did the same thing, an old timer told me it had to much tension on it so I moved the brackets that are on the rv one hole down and it basically went away
The measurements should be checked to make sure the hitch is installed in the right position & hasn’t shifted while traveling. Also a simple DIY solution to help quite the ride & reduce weather is a “Sway Bracket Jacket” by Equalizer that slides over the bottom of the L bracket. Safe Travels!!!
Mine made awful noises as well. It was set up correctly also. I got the "Bracket Jacket" that is mentioned here. I also got Equalizer lube and made sure all moving parts are lubed. After these 2 fixes, it's quiet.
Lube the movable boxes that the bars slide into where they move along the top of the hitch. DO NOT lube the rear of the bars as the friction is needed for weight distribution and sway control. Also, watch the youtube video from Equalizer for a clear picture.
@@deeohgee4574 ☝🏻
the breakaway will not kick in with that springy connection as it will stretch longer than chains you need a cable that does not stretch and that is shorter than the distance of your chains when fully stretched out so the brakes would not activate also to keep your power cable and breakaway from getting pinched or dragging route them through the hitch pin on the top side
The “Fastway ZIP” breakaway cable does meet DOT standards. You should definitely use a Breakaway Cable & correct Conection on a cable is best at hitch pin if you use that style. 👍
Thanksman
This video needs to start with the beginning of the installation.
Great demo. Thanks
I've been trying this for a month now. I got the more expensive router you mentioned in the update. But I'm having constant connection problems. I don't know if it's the router or visible, but my laptop is constantly getting the "no internet" notice. It's such a pain. And I need reliable internet for my class and hopefully for a job. I've got 5 days to return the router, so I may just give up. Unless anyone has any suggestions?
On your break away cable it should be a cable not a plastic curly cable because of the strength for if the trailer happens to come off the ball u want the breaks to shut down quickly
You are right about the safety cable, should not be plastic. The breakaway cable shown is a coiled cable, carabiner called ZIP by Fastway Trailer Products. This Meets DOT standards, Which is Most Important Safety Factor on pulling a trailer. Thanks for your comments Doug.
Dude. Your hook's safety mouse didn't close all the way.
Good eyes Anthony. That was corrected after video before travel. You should always double check all hitching hook ups before hitting the road! Safe Travels! 👍
This ONLY applies to Ancient "pig type " trailers not the more modern "dog trailers.
Mine exploded. Total equipment failure after 20k miles. The "sockets" failed and sent one of the swaybars flying into a cornfield. I don't trust it, you shouldn't either. Equal-i-zer didn't even care about how it happened and were quick to say it failed because it wasn't torqued and lubed correctly. Such B.S. and not what I expected from a Made in the USA company. 10k Equal-i-zer.
This is the worst design of a weight distribution hitch out there.. and you didn’t cross your safety chains