Weight distribution

[Npdchief07]

Should the chain link on the weight distribution hitch be ty he same one each time you hook up?

[Lwiddis]

My current TT porpoised badly on link three after leaving the dealer’s lot. Link two works great for me.

[CincyGus]

My understanding of the way it works is the less links you have between the bar and the link you are hooking, the more weight you are moving toward the front wheels from the rear wheels. And yes, I was instructed to do the same number of links on both sides. Initially, I used the 4th link from the end of the chain and when loaded I still felt a little light in the front end steering. I measured the fenders and decided to use the 5th link to increase the weight shift towards the front of the tow vehicle and it resulted in a better driving experience.

[Terryallan]

Yes. Not using the same link will change the amount of weight being moved. And if you got it right, it would be off. One link makes a big difference in the way a trailer tows

[WayneAt63044]

Yes, although it may feel different if the tow vehicle is not in-line with the trailer when pulling the chain up or if there is a difference in slope on the vehicles.

[drsteve]

Yes.

[downtheroad]

Never thought of doing it any other way....I sure make sure mine (on 4 different hitches) are set to the same link on both sides..

Not sure why you wouldn't....but I'll follow this thread to read what others have to say.