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To correct over distribution, remove spacer washers from the hitch head or lower the
L-brackets.
Make Weight Distribution Adjustments
1. Use the tongue jack to raise both vehicle and trailer.
2. Unload and remove the spring arms.
3. Unhitch the trailer, then change the number of spacer washers and/or the position of the
L-brackets.
4. Hitch the trailer again and engage the spring arms.
5. Retract the jack so the hitch is carrying the trailer weight.
6. Measure the front fender and enter this new distance on line C of the weight distribution
calculation table.
7. Calculate the new weight distribution amount using the previous distances for lines A and B,
and the new distance for line C.
8. Repeat until the measurements show that the hitch is distributing weight correctly.
Step 8 – Adjust Trailer Pitch
After achieving good weight distribution, you may need to adjust the pitch or angle of the
trailer to make it level (parallel to the ground) while towing. Measure from the ground to the
front and rear of the trailer frame.
If the difference between the front and rear measurements is more than 1 ¼" adjust the hitch
ball height. Move the hitch head up or down on the shank as needed. If the difference is less
than 1 ¼" complete Step 9 and tow a short distance with this setup to see how it handles before
making any adjustments.
After making any adjustments to the ball height, fully hitch and engage the spring arms and
remeasure the front wheel well, for line C of the weight distribution table. Update line C and
calculate the new weight distribution percentage using the previous measurements for lines A
and B.
Make more adjustments if needed until both the weight distribution is correct, and the trailer
is level (parallel to the ground).
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