Optimal Weight Distribution for Balanced Towing

At Eyers Hitch Center Inc., we're committed to enhancing your towing with safety and efficiency. Call our team at 408-248-4454 to discuss your vehicle's requirements and your towing needs. Here's how our Weight Distributing Hitch Systems and Sway Control can revolutionize your experience:

Harness the Power of Weight Distribution

Imagine effortlessly towing a hefty boat trailer, even with a vehicle's rear wheels removed. This is the power of a well-designed weight-distributing system. Commonly, trailers weigh down their towing vehicles, causing a sag. But with the right system, a car can navigate effortlessly with a trailer in tow, showcasing the remarkable efficiency of these systems. Especially for transporting horses, the comfort provided by these systems is substantial. They're essential when towing horse trailers, heavy equipment, long travel trailers, car haulers, and large boats.

Highlights of Weight Distribution Systems

  • Bolt together, adjustable, or with integrated weight-distribution (made by Anderson).
  • Generally necessary when towing horse trailers, heavy equipment trailers, long travel trailers, car haulers, and many large boats.

Mastering the Art of Sway Control

Sway Control is an indispensable tool for enhancing handling and safety. 

It eliminates the notorious fishtail sway, which is crucial in adverse weather conditions or emergencies. 

Benefits of Sway Control

  • Improves tow vehicle handling.
  • Eliminates fishtail sway problems.
  • Used in tandem with a weight distribution system or alone.

  • Dangers of the Lack of Sway Control

    Example 1: For instance, a client's experience highlights the importance of Sway Control. In an accident, the absence of this system led to his trailer striking a mountain, illustrating its significant role in towing safety.

     

    Example 2: On a journey back from Eugene, Oregon, we encountered a standstill on I-5. Curious about the cause, we spoke with a nearby trucker. He informed us that an older couple towing an Airstream trailer had been involved in a severe accident. When we eventually passed the scene, the overturned trailer caught our attention. It was equipped with weight distribution bars but lacked sway control. This was especially significant for a trailer of its size, as manufacturers typically recommend two sway controls for trailers exceeding 24 feet – one on each side. This incident underscored the critical importance of proper towing equipment for safety and stability.

Confidence Boost for New Towing Enthusiasts

Sway Control offers a significant boost in confidence and comfort for newcomers to towing. Advanced hitch designs combine weight distribution and sway control, providing an even more secure experience.

Investing in Safety: A Small Price for Peace of Mind

While these safety accessories come at an additional cost, they are invaluable compared to the potential risks of not using them. Towing is a serious responsibility, and ensuring maximum safety is crucial. Eyers Hitch Center Inc. aims to provide you with the best tools for a safe and seamless towing experience.

Get weight distribution towing solutions. Call 408-248-4454 or swing by our shop for expert advice!