weight distribution hitch

[BAMA & Pachyderm Posse]

Ok ? question is if you use a weight distribution hitch for a front wheel drive , will it adversely effect the surge brake system like the one on Lil Snoozy ? seems to me that it would .

[Carol H]

Bama from the Curt Hitch website FAQ section:


"Can you use weight distribution on trailers with surge brakes?

No. With Surge Trailer Brakes the deceleration difference between the vehicle and the trailer during braking creates a pressure, which activates the surge trailer brakes. With weight distribution, the vehicle and trailer act as one, causing the Surge Brake System not to function properly."

[BAMA & Pachyderm Posse]

Originally Posted by carol h

bama from the curt hitch website faq section:


"can you use weight distribution on trailers with surge brakes?

No. With surge trailer brakes the deceleration difference between the vehicle and the trailer during braking creates a pressure, which activates the surge trailer brakes. With weight distribution, the vehicle and trailer act as one, causing the surge brake system not to function properly."

thank you thank you very much