pitching when towing

Submitted: Monday, Feb 24, 2003 at 23:44
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I am towing a 2000Kg caravan with a troop carrier, tow ball mass approx. 200 kg. Using 2500Kg tow bar with no equaliser or weight distribution hitch. The rear of the troopie sank by just 15 mm. when the van was loaded on the tow ball and I was advised in more than one occassion that I do not require equaliser or weight distribution. The van tows and brakes well and there is no sway or instablility. Only problem is when I get onto rougher road, the troopie and van seems to pitch a fair bit. Would an equaliser or better rear shock solve this problem? Would an equaliser or weight distribution hitch accentuate this problem because it is essentially a spring and make the rebound worse? Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
Sang
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