We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. A weight distributing hitch will make the controlling your trailer and driving your tow vehicle much easier If you ...

Many pickup truck manufacturers recommend using a weight-distribution hitch when towing over a certain trailer weight. Half-ton trucks like the Ford F-150 and Ram 1500 typically recommend a ...

Sometimes, using the correct 10 to 15 percent tongue weight results in a stupid-looking stance of the tow vehicle, its rear end forced down by the trailer's weight and the headlights pointing skyward.