1. What a Weight Distribution Hitch Does

When you attach a heavy trailer, its tongue weight pushes down on the rear of your tow vehicle. This creates an imbalance that lifts the front wheels, leading to dangerous trailer sway, reduced steering and braking control, poor traction, and misaligned headlights. Over time, this imbalance also ruins fuel economy and causes uneven tire wear.

A Weight Distribution (WD) Hitch fixes this by evenly distributing the trailer's tongue load through the vehicle's chassis to all four wheels, restoring balance and control.

2. Product Specifications & Sizing Guide

Before purchasing or installing, check these compatibility and sizing metrics to ensure the hitch matches your setup:

• Tow Bar Receiver: Suits standard 50 mm tow bar receivers.

• Drawbar Fitment: Designed to fit standard 6-inch drawbars.

• Spring Bars: Includes 30-inch bars with round profiles for extra clearance along the drawbar.

• Shank Compatibility: The included standard shank fits most RV setups. If your setup requires a wider adjustment range, you will need to purchase a new-style offset shank separately.

Choosing the Right Size

Bigger is not always better. You must match the hitch to the actual laden ball weight (tongue weight) of your trailer:

• 600 Lb Model: Suitable for trailer laden ball weights between 135–275 kg.

• 800 Lb Model: Suitable for trailer laden ball weights between 275–365 kg.

3. Setup & Installation Resources

Always refer to the manufacturer's specific instruction manual for exact installation guidelines. You can use these general resources to guide your setup:

• Generic Weight Distribution Hitch Manual

• Pro Series Weight Distribution Hitch Manual

• Weight Distribution Hitch Setup Tips (Video)

• Weight Distribution Setup Walkthrough (Video)

4. Setup Checklist & FAQ Troubleshooting

If you are setting up your hitch for the first time or experiencing performance issues like an unwanted bounce, walk through this checklist:

• Verify the Initial Install: If you did not install the hitch yourself, go through the manual step-by-step to ensure the physical setup perfectly matches the installation instructions.

• Start Level: Ensure your trailer is completely level from front to back before hooking up. Aim for no more than a 1-inch variance.

• Don't Aim for "Perfectly Level" Vehicle: It is not necessary to get your tow vehicle perfectly flat. Just ensure the front or rear drop is not extreme in either direction.

• Check Tire Pressures: Ensure all tires on both the tow vehicle and the trailer are inflated to their correct, recommended pressures.

• Inspect the Vehicle Suspension: Your vehicle and trailer suspension must be in good working order. Worn-out or inadequate suspension will prevent the WD hitch from properly leveling the load, often causing an uncomfortable bounce.

• Manage Your Load Distribution: Ensure you aren't exceeding overall weight capacities. If your weights are fine but the ride feels off, adjust how the cargo is packed. Always keep the weight shifted toward the front of the trailer—aim for roughly 60% of the load in the front and 40% in the back.

Need Extra Help?

If you have gone through the manual and are still experiencing issues, contact the manufacturer directly to workshop the problem over the phone:

• Pro Series (Camec): 1300 422 632

• RTM: 1300 964 264