- Bike Racks & Cargo Management
- Brake Controls
- Gooseneck & Fifth Wheel
- I have a 5.5’ bed; can I install a fifth wheel?
- I have a fifth wheel camper trailer, and I would like to know if I can legally tow a boat behind my camper trailer down the road?
- What is the difference between a gooseneck and a fifth wheel trailer hitch?
- Why can’t I tow with my fifth wheel roller in the maneuvering position?
- Installation - Hitches & Wiring
- Can I substitute the supplied hardware for a hitch with something else?
- Can I weld my hitch to the frame?
- The hardware supplied is too large for my existing weld nuts in my vehicles frame; do I have the incorrect hardware?
- What is a “fishwire”?
- Where can I find the correct amount of torque for my trailer ball?
- Will drilling in my frame void my warranty?
- Practical Towing Info
- Sway Control
- Types of Hitches
- Weight Distribution
- Can you use weight distribution on trailers with surge brakes?
- Does a weight distribution hitch also act as a sway control?
- How are the length, drop, and rise of your weight distribution shanks measured?
- My trailer has a C-channel frame; can I still install a WD system?
- What is the difference between Round bar and Trunnion style weight distribution systems?
- Will using my weight distribution hitch with heavier spring bars damage my trailer if my tongue weight is significantly less than the rating of the bars?
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What is the difference between Round bar and Trunnion style weight distribution systems?
Although aesthetically different, there are not any significant structural advantages to either system. Even though some have stated that the round bar system offers a smoother ride due to the fact that the bars are round and allow more flexibility as opposed to its rigidly square cousin. The Trunnion style hitch does offer more ground clearance (1-3" depending on manufacturer) which can be very helpful when using a tow vehicle that already is rather low to the ground. Both hitches will need to be greased in the mounting locations to decrease wear and tear on the head and bars.
