Weight Distribution Hitches

[RS 1990]

Perhaps it's time to start a thread on the different designs
of weight-distributing hitches that have been available over the years!
No attempt has been made to determine when each
design first became available.
Here's a typical 'mini system':

[fireballv8]

The picture shows a Hayman Reese mini hitch. Still available new. the 4 bar set mentioned is a Car-van 4 bar set, also still available new from any good caravan accessory shop. Parts of the hitches are available as well as the whole set. I'm getting the chain clamps for the Mini hitch, to use with my 4 bar set, so that my mechanical over-ride brakes work better, the hitches can restrict the operation of the brakes

[cobber]

I think thescooterboy might have been hoping to
start a thread on “weight distribution hitches/load
levellers/ant-sway bars/stabilisers” what ever we
want to call them along the lines of the very
interesting “Old Tow Couplings” thread... or the
exciting “jockey wheel” thread....rather than a
discussion on the effectiveness of said
“weight distribution hitches”

They always provoke a discussion as to whether
they are necessary or effective.
One of the best threads along those lines can be
seen HERE.

There is a thread on Dolly wheels
HERE

But to help this photo thread along here are a couple
of different Dolly wheels that certainly help with weight distribution.

Hutchinson Dolly Wheel


Hendy caravan dolly


Jones dolly wheel


Similar to the one that started this thread but coming out of the top of the "D".....


this type can be fitted with a chain too.

Cobber.

[cruisindoug]

Anyone know what the rest of this looks like??



Cheers, Doug.

[humpyboy]

Here's my guess Doug, Look above at reply 4 and then have a look at the ones at the bottom with chains, by bet is that it looks a lot like that only with what you have you would swing the handle down and then place the hook in the chain link and then return the handle to the position shown in you picture thus locking it in as you would be going over centre with the hook and it would simply hold itself there under it's own tension.
If anything it sounds good
Derk.

[kate]

Has anyone got a step by step "destruction" manual or "how to install" these anti-sway bar thingys to your rig?? I have been told they will help stop Henrietta's bum dragging down so much, although it is a trait of Galaxies, so Bev kindly found me a set of them thar bar thingys at a swap-meet, I have to now fit them to the car & VV ....help

[cobber]

Thanks Rod,

Trivia is my speciality it would appear..... and there is so much more of it to explore yet

It was recently suggested to me we should have a thread on the period clothing caravanners wore in each of the decades that interest us..30's.. 40's.... 50's and 60's.
With the hope that we might dress in the appropriate clothing when we have our vans on display..... is what he said

Might leave that one to one of the girls to start me thinks .

Cobber.

[cobber]

I hope Kate got her bar fitting sorted out..... two years ago, I think she did, right Kate ?

Anyway, here's a couple of photos that show a gadget that performs the same function as the one Doug asked about in reply # 3 above.... just a slightly different way of doing the same job.





If your vintage load levellers a different........ why not post a photo of them

Cobber.