Dennis C

It’s not a newb question at all. The typical WDH has a hitch shank with a traditional ball that goes into the truck’s receiver. The shank has weight distribution bars that attach to the a-frame of the trailer once the trailer is coupled to the truck. This configuration ideally distributes some of the weight from the truck’s rear (drive) axle back to the front (steer) axle, and some to the trailer axle(s). The ProPride and Hensley hitches are a little bit different, but still have multiple components. When I’m not towing, the WDH components are not attached to my truck at all.

I hope I explained that well.

cobradvm

I have used the Blue Ox hitch for the last 6 years and have towed thousands of miles. Super happy with it. Used it with an F150 towing a 3500# trailer plus 3000# vehicle. An F150 is marginal for towing that amount of weight especially if hills or mountain passes are involved. Sold the F150 and bought a Ram 2500 and still use the same hitch - tows like a dream. Set cruise for 75 and haul up and down mountains all day long.

https://www.etrailer.com/Weight-Dist...x/BXW1000.html