TroopyTracker posted:

"Polyairs will do the same thing no matter how much you have on the back."

Polyairs are a completely different issue to a weight distribution system. I know everyone's got varying opinions and they're free to express them, but......what you have said is 100% wrong (in my opinion!) The polyairs are only designed to supplement the rear springs carrying extra load placed in the vehicle. WDH re-distributes weight back onto the front wheels, which is taken off when a load is placed well behind rear axle ie-ball load.

Don't believe me? Ask polyair. When trying to decide betweeen airbag man and polyair, this made my decision for me. Air bag man tryed to tell me that once I had the airbags I would now longer need the WDH! Total bs and I'd comfortably say bordering on negligent for some one to try and sell on this theory. People have no trouble coming up with excuses for being to tight to pay for a WDH, they don't need the Airbag Mans help.

Nothing personal Baz, I've been meaning to make a specific post re this issue but to lazy, forgetfull etc. Your post just reminded me!

Matt

Member - Kimberly Kruiser (WA) posted:

Matt

Spot on.

The biggest problem is convincing people that a WDH actually transfers the weight. Hence the name

I run both, polyairs and WDH for their own specific purpose.

The problem stems from the whole industry in part. I have had van dealers tell me that "that van is so well balanced you don't need any weight distribution hitch, it'll just follow you all day."

As there is no legal requirement to use WDH there is numerous angles on it coming from the industry depending on which slant suits them best.

Cheers

Rob DG posted:

Thanks guys I obviously raised a little bit of passion there. I'm confident that I don't need airbags or poly air and I'm only towing a max of 1500kg. I've noticed a few 2nd hand 750lb Reese hitchs avail but none of the lower rated ones so I was really looking at can I adjust the 750lb one down to my towball weight ie 150kgs? I'd go into a towing shop and askabout it but I feel guilty about using their knowledge and not buying their product!

Member - Kimberly Kruiser (WA) posted:

Hi Rob

Never, ever feel guilty about going to the specific store to learn about products you are interested in even if you don't buy from them. Also never assume that the salesperson to whom you speak is a full bottle on what they are selling either.

Redback posted:

I know they are not the same, but he was asking about LOAD LEVELLERS as well, thats the thread title isn't it.

Baz.

Redback posted:

Yeah but by the middle of the trip may only be 50kg in the back, lol.

Rob DG posted:

What do you mean middle through the trip? Its hot in WA.

Rob DG posted:

Thanks Wal,

Thats exactly what I wanted to know. I can pick up a 750lb one secondhand for about half price and it will be good for anything I might tow now or in the future.

Cheers
Rob

Rob DG posted:

Tony, I'm in Perth, I'm going to look at a couple of 750lb ones today. If you can get back to me with a price and you are nearby I'd be interested. Try robgiles62@hotmail.com if we are breaking the rules.

Cheers, Rob