What is included in the Weight-Distribution System for your Travel Trailer?

 Lift Brackets

Mounted to the frame, lift brackets are used to hold the spring bars in place.

Spring Bars

Spring bars transfer the load that pushes down on the rear of your vehicle. These bars distribute the weight evenly to the vehicle.  Spring bars  are chained to the lift brackets and attach to the hitch. Most spring bars are made of traditional spring steel, which can flex and "spring" back to its original shape. 

 Head Assembly

The weight-distribution head assembly has a few components that help with connection and stability; the hitch ball platform for attaching sway control, Spring bar attachment, and the Head adjustment for tilting the head assembly for a good fit. The Head assembly provides mounting points for the hitch ball and the spring bars.

Shank

The weight-distribution shank is a part that slides into your trailer hitch and provides an attachment for the head assembly. It helps to ensure that your trailer is level with your tow vehicle when it is hooked up.

Trailer Hitch

The hitch will attach to the frame of your vehicle. It has a receiver opening that the shank will slide into. Trailer hitches will be ranked by their weight carrying capacity.