Setting up a Weight Distribution Sway Control Hitch with Airbags

Occasionally I find myself resetting up my weight distribution hitch and air bag setup due to varying trailer and tongue weights.
Once a frustrating task... now becomes easier. This is how I setup my WD hitch to run with my air bag setup.
WARNING: Always consult your manufacturers instructions for your specific hitch and or airbag setup. All WD hitches differ in setup. Per this particular Fastway E2 setup manual: The top of the
hitch ball should be initially placed between 0” and 1” above coupler height.
Airbags provide a more comfortable ride when towing loads... they will not provide additional payload capacity to your vehicle. Always check your specific vehicles payload ratings.
Start of setup: 2:05
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[gordonmedley]

this is absolutely the most spot-on correct video on weight distribution hitches I've seen. Thank you. Please never delete this video from YouTube.

[LuisPerez-vybz]

Thanks for the taking the time to explain how to properly do a set up / connection to a WDH including having a truck with airbags on it. We just got ourselves a 24’ trailer and I’m also facing that exact situation, so thanks for breaking it down and showing some good pointers to the step by step process. I’ll have to try it out soon just to get a feel for the exact PSI needed in my bags for future road trips. Much appreciate Sir!

[cliftontorrence]

You taught me: regardless of OA weight, the principles are the same. Balance is important. Bags don't carry the wgt, they manage the 'ride', Take time with the process to take care of the family. Thank you too much. Great Video !

[ShawnPatterson]

this is one of the best overviews of weight distribution period. Follow your instructions and you are towing great..safe travels.

[sapperranger]

Thank you for this video. I just picked up a new 2500 ram with firestone ride-rite. I couldnt find a consistent answer on how to use both properly while towing. Your video put everything into perspective. Much appreciated.

[davidr]

Very nicely explained and good procedure with only 1 comment. With my setup, I do not let the air out of the bags to hook up the W/D bars. The bags actually help lift the rear of the vehicle, which is why you leave the trailer coupler latched, and use your trailer jack to lift both the front of the trailer and the rear of your truck. Air in the bags will assist this step and put less load on your trailers jack.

[fisherbruce]

Just wanted to let you know, I have watched quite a few videos on this particular hitch and this is by far the best tutorial video. Thank you.

[scottcalkins]

Really nice video. I just retired and my wife & I are just getting into camping. We bought a small, single axle 18’ camper. I was confused about the weight distribution system (it came w a nice system) and air bags. I installed air bags right away thinking this would help with squat. Didn’t really understand how they worked together. This was well done and very helpful. Thank you!

[dusdroadadventures]

Very well made video with easy description. I leaned one very important lesson on the way home with a new RV today. The dealership doesn’t know how to set up a hitch properly.
Half way home I dropped air bag pressure to 25 psi from 70psi and the bounce went away and 60mph was smooth and well in my comfort zone. Previously 45mph was sketchy. I also noticed the WDH bars are not level with the frame and each side mounted to the trailer are at different measurements.
I look forward to setting up properly.
Thank you Sir!!

[blakehendrix]

Good, thorough info thanks! It’s kind of a big / intimidating job for a lot of people but it’s worth doing it yourself and knowing that it’s done right! We had ours installed by the dealership... they set it up fairly correctly but of course they didn’t give us any of the extra / leftover pieces and somehow we didn’t the snap-up lever either! It’s a mistake I won’t make again!

[allknowing]

Absolutely excellent video. Worked perfect for me with airlift 5000 airbags and a curt wdh on a 1500 silverado with a leveling kit.

[stevescott]

Good informative video. Apparently your hitch recommends ball/coupler height to be even, my Reese hitch recommends the ball 3/4"-1" higher than the coupler. Read your hitch manual for your particular hitch. I do agree to release air bag pressure when installing the bars. Just using the trailer jack to lift the rear of the truck with bags inflated, could stretch and damage them. I would also recommend checking your tires for proper psi before taking any baseline measurements.

[danpeoples]

Excellent video. My dealer showed me how to hook up my trailer. After watching this video, I now realize my rig was never set up to tow correctly

[c.r.angeconeb]

Great information, clear straight forward, must be a teacher… recalibrated with new airbags
Happy Camping !

[brianlister]

outstanding video!! just bought a 33' trailer and pulling is going to be a bear. I have installed the air bags along with a top notch sway system. Appreciate the instructions on set up very thorough.

[byronhowe]

Just hooked up my trailer and I was way off, Now that I see your video and I also got air bags wow I why am I off and It 's the loaded weight, Plus I wish the rv dealer would add weight when In installing the weight distribution hitch, need to get my front back down 1 inch and Now I know how thank you, , Great video

[joemoffett]

I watched this and followed your instructions. Thank you so much. You did me a huge service!

[jamorg]

Great video! Sold my F250 last summer and bought a new F150. Already had equalizer hitch and added air bags to help squat. Wasn't sure how to set it up. I am now. Thanks for taking the time to do this, very much appreciated. now to go outside and try it out!!

[jimvann]

This was very helpful. Explained very well. Thanks a bunch.

[brucedeleskey]

This guy is an ace with a lot of pachents