It goes without saying that trailers come in all sizes. From a fully enclosed race or horse trailer to an exposed flatbed or boat trailer, your tow rig has to contend with an ever-changing mix of weight and aerodynamic conditions.
And it’s your hitch setup that often takes the brunt of those wide-ranging forces—which means picking the best hitch for the type of towing job at hand is essential.
The good news is, a quality weight distribution hitch can mitigate the effects of factors like wind gusts, shifting loads, and uneven road surfaces by using sway control. And the even better news is, the trailer and towing experts at Blue Ox will show you exactly how it all works.
In under five minutes, this video from the Summit Racing YouTube Channel will cover some towing essentials like sway control and weight loading, and give you a glimpse of some popular hitch designs to help you tow safely and confidently.
If you regularly tow a trailer and haven’t given much thought to weight distribution, this one’s definitely worth a watch:
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