Weight distribution hitch - Grinding

[Tony S]

We are on our second trip with the new TT and I had never used a Weight distribution hitch before. The first trip seemed ok, little noises but seemed like the other trailers. This time there was crazy grinding noises and when we got to the campground and un hooked, I noticed the bars have gouges in them. They are just above the bend on the bar, and also near the top.
Should I adjust what link I hook up to, or how do I stop this.

Thanks

[steeleshark2]

Are the bars able to hit the trailer? if so, they are too high.

[mduff]

Originally Posted by Tony S

We are on our second trip with the new TT and I had never used a Weight distribution hitch before. The first trip seemed ok, little noises but seemed like the other trailers. This time there was crazy grinding noises and when we got to the campground and un hooked, I noticed the bars have gouges in them. They are just above the bend on the bar, and also near the top.
Should I adjust what link I hook up to, or how do I stop this.

Thanks

Picture would help. Is the bend where they connect to your hitch? We had some grinding on ours that a good application of grease solved.

[bikendan]

it would be helpful if you posted the brand and model of WDH.

[MtnGuy]

Originally Posted by Tony S

This time there was crazy grinding noises and when we got to the campground and un hooked, I noticed the bars have gouges in them. They are just above the bend on the bar, and also near the top.

If you have the Reese Straight Line Dual Cam, the spring bars will have wear where they ride on the cams.

Here are mine after about 8,000 miles:

[jeeplj8]

Originally Posted by mtnguy

If you have the Reese Straight Line Dual Cam, the spring bars will have wear where they ride on the cams.

Here are mine after about 8,000 miles:

Attachment 31993

yep - mine too. BTW - Reece recommends applying a small amount of petroleum jelly to that area to reduce noise.

[kandl]

Originally Posted by jeeplj8

yep - mine too. BTW - Reece recommends applying a small amount of petroleum jelly to that area to reduce noise.

Using WD-40 in lieu of the jelly for our DC setup. Works well.