Description
Introducing the True Tow Weight Distribution Hitch – the trusted weight distribution hitch you already know and love, now available in a higher weight rating for even more towing power!
The Heavyweight is equipped with advanced technology to measure vehicular tongue weight, offering precise measurements and the necessary force to evenly distribute weight throughout your towing setup. With the industry’s easiest and quickest installation process, it ensures hassle-free setup. Available in a range of drop lengths and shank sizes, including 4″, 6″, 8″, or 10″ drops and 2″ or 2.5” receiver sizes, the Heavyweight caters to various towing applications. Select from four weight rating options from 8,500 lbs. GTW to 22,000 lbs. GTW, ensuring you find the perfect fit for your towing needs!
With our innovative technology and accompanying True Tow app, say goodbye to the uncertainty of whether your trailer is loaded correctly or if your hitch is properly set up. Spend less time guessing and more time enjoying the outdoors!
BUILT-IN SCALE
The True Tow Weight Distribution Systems feature our signature built-in gauge and stand as the ultimate solution to eliminate the guesswork from proper weight distribution. This gauge accurately measures both tongue weight and distributed tongue weight, ensuring a balanced setup and a Towing Peace of Mind with every towing journey.
COMPANION APP
The True Tow App makes achieving proper weight distribution easier than ever before! It’s as simple as downloading the app onto your phone (iPhone or Android) and filling out the required information regarding your setup. The app will tell you exactly how to adjust your True Tow system to achieve proper weight distribution.
STRONG AND VERSATILE
Crafted from high-strength steel, the True Tow Weight Distribution Hitch is robust enough to tow medium- to large-sized trailers with ease. Depending on the installed spring arm, the Heavyweight boasts a rating from 8,500 lbs to 22,000 lbs (based on your selection) ensuring you find the perfect fit for your towing setup!
LIVE ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM
A live adjustment system built into the head assembly with an internal pivot point that eliminates the need to remove the head assembly for re-adjustment resulting in a much easier and quicker installation, anytime adjustment, not to mention it saves a significant amount of time.
EASY HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Easy height adjustment using our dual pin key lock assembly providing safety from theft and ease with 1” hole increments to provide more accurate height adjustment compared to competitors with 1.75” hole increments.
EXTENDED SLEEK DESIGN
An extended sleek design that generally gives you the ability to lower your tailgate or open your liftgate without the trailer tongue/jack interfering.
TRUE WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION
Truly distributes the tongue weight of the trailer between the back axle of the tow vehicle, and the axle(s) of the trailer and returns the lost weight off the front axle to provide the customer a safer and smoother ride.
ANTI-SWAY HITCH
Provides anti-sway friction areas that help to reduce sway caused by wind or passing vehicles. The anti-sway friction areas reside in the sway bar connection points in the head assembly and the trailer bracket connection points. The hitch head assembly, spring arms and trailer brackets are all vital components to aid in reducing trailer sway.
DTW TOOL
DTW (Distributed Tongue Weight) tool application for smartphones (android and IOS) or available on our website to set up the highly accurate distributed system by outputting a DTW that the Weigh Safe gauge on the hitch will read when distributed correctly.
FAQS
Does the True Tow Weight Distribution Hitch work on an aluminum frame trailer?
Yes, the largest A-Frame that our weight distribution hitch can fit on is a 2.5″x6″ frame, so as long as it is that size or smaller, it should work!
Does the True Tow Weight Distribution Hitch add to tongue weight?
Add it to your Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR); our calculations take the weight of the hitch into account and distributes it.
Can you back up with the True Tow Weight Distribution Hitch?
While not recommended, you can back up with your hitch attached as long as you’re not backing up a steep driveway or anything that is a significant change in grade.
Can I use air bags with my True Tow Weight Distribution Hitch?
Yes, you can. The purpose of the weight distribution hitch is to return any weight that is lost off the front axle of the tow vehicle when the trailer is attached. It is not meant to take away all the squat in the truck. The tongue weight of the trailer still exists and is added to the back axle causing compression on the springs. If you would like to reduce that remaining squat in the back of your tow vehicle, feel free to use airbags or any other anti-squat system. Just make sure you check that your DTW (Distributed Tongue Weight) is correct for every tow with or without airbags.
Why does my truck still have some squat?
The purpose of the weight distribution hitch is to return any weight that is lost off the front of the axle of the tow vehicle when the trailer is attached. It is not meant to take away all the squat in the truck. The tongue weight of the trailer still exists and is added to the back of the axle causing compression on the springs. If you would like to reduce that remaining squat in the back of your tow vehicle, feel free to use the air bags or any other anti-squat system. Just make sure you check that your DTW (distributed tongue weight) is correct for every tow with or without airbags.
My truck is still squatting a ton?
If you feel that your truck is still squatting more than normal even after you have adjusted the True Tow hitch to read the DTW that you determined from the DTW tool, double check the following:
- Check your tow vehicle ratings and make sure you are not towing over the weight capacity.
- Check that all measurements and the tongue weight without the spring arms attached were inputted correctly into the DTW tool to ensure you have the correct DTW.
The DTW should be about 2-3 times more than the original tongue weight of the trailer. If this is not so, something must be wrong. Please contact our Customer Support team so we can look further into resolving this for you.
| DROP LENGTHS | 4″, 6″, 8″ OR 10″ DROP LENGTHS |
|---|---|
| Built-in Scale | ✓ |
| Shaft | 2″ or 2.5″ |
| Tow Ball | 2-5/16″ Tow Ball Included |
| Max GTW | 8,500lbs to 22,000lbs (based off of spring arm size) |
| Max Tongue Weight | 850lbs (8,500lb spring arm) 1,250lbs (12,500lb spring arm) 1,250lbs (w/o spring arms) based on selection1,850lbs (18,500lb spring arm) 2,200lbs (22,000lb spring arm) 2,200lbs (w/o spring arms) based on selection |
| V5 & J684 Certified | ✓ |
| Drop Hitch Adjustment | 1.25″ Increments |
| Weight (2″ and 2.5″ Shank) | 8,500 or 12,500 lbs selection:
4″ drop with 2″ shank = 108lbs 18,500 or 22,000 lbs selection: 4″ drop with 2″ shank = 140lbs |
| Ball Material | Stainless Steel |
| Rise | All hitches may be used in rise position |
| Drawbar Length | 4″ drop = 7″ 6″ drop = 9″ 8″ drop = 11″ 10″ drop = 13″ |
| Hitch Pin Hole | 5/8″ Diameter |
| Trailer Compatibility | Max Trailer Frame Height: 6 inches. *Note* If you have a larger frame we offer an 8″ accessory bracket. Due to the length of the hitch some trailers may require their chains and breakaway cable to be extended and or remounted. Some sleeve locking couplers will not work with this hitch due to the spacing between the tow ball and the Lead Screw. Please see the dimension guide to make sure your coupler will fit. |
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