M3eater wrote:
Most surge brake applications do not use any weight distribution systems as the system works agains how the surge brakes work. However, there are a couple of new systems out there that are designed specifically for use with surge brakes. I don't remember which manufacturers are making them, but I've seen them in the boating mags.
I'll have to check into that issue about distribution hitches and "surge brakes". Of course the sales guy at the shop I went to today didn't mention anything about that...and I bought the "12,000 lb wieght distribution hitch ($270), with stabilizer bar" and a shiney new 2 5/16 inch (with 1 inch shank - $10) hitch ball. After tax = $303.xx.
This supposedly converts my "Class 3 - 5,000 lb recevier hitch to a 12,000 lb capable receiver hitch...? There was a "long-time truck driver in the store too, and he was shocked that I told the salesman I was going to pull a 9,000 lb load. He said he uses the same hitch I ended up buying...and it makes all the difference in the world for a longer haul (at freeway speeds etc).
So, I'm still confused about all the hitch class stuff that can be "upgraded" by the distibution hitch because I haven't seen it in writing yet!
More updates to come.