Stuart RV Repair sets up and repairs weight distribution hitches on-site across Stuart, FL and Martin County. Equalizer, Blue Ox, Husky, and Curt systems. Spring bar adjustment, sway control, and proper calibration. RVIA certified.
Stuart RV Repair handles weight distribution hitch setup, adjustment, and repair on-site across Martin County. Equalizer, Blue Ox, Husky, and Curt systems. Spring bar tension, sway control, and proper calibration for safe towing. $95-475 depending on the job. We come to you anywhere in Stuart, FL and surrounding areas. Call 772-280-3915. Need other hitch and leveling services? We handle those too.
Here's what happens without a properly set up weight distribution hitch: you connect the trailer, and the tongue weight pushes the truck's rear axle down. The front end lifts. Your headlights point at the sky. Steering gets vague because there's less weight on the front tires. Braking distance increases. And in a Florida rainstorm on I-95 or the Turnpike, that reduced front-end grip can get scary fast.
A weight distribution hitch uses spring bars to transfer tongue weight from the truck's rear axle back to the front axle and to the trailer's axles. When it's set up correctly, the truck sits nearly level, steering stays responsive, and the trailer tracks straight. When the spring bars are too loose or the head angle is wrong, you get rear squat, trailer sway, and a white-knuckle tow.
We set up and adjust weight distribution systems every week across Stuart and Palm City. Most of the time, the owner bought a hitch online, had a shop bolt it on, and nobody actually calibrated it for their specific truck and trailer combination. According to Lippert Components, the spring bar tension needs to be set based on your specific tongue weight, not just cranked down to a generic setting. That's the step most installers skip.
The spring bars either aren't tensioned enough or are the wrong weight rating for your trailer. We measure front and rear bumper heights unhitched, then hitched. The difference tells us exactly how much tension to add. A proper adjustment runs $95-145 and makes a noticeable difference in how the truck drives loaded.
Sway happens when the trailer's center of gravity shifts side-to-side. A friction sway bar or cam sway control counteracts that movement. If you already have sway control, the friction material may be worn or the adjustment has loosened over time. We check and adjust or add sway control starting at $145.
This means the bars are tensioned too high, the head angle is wrong, or the brackets on the trailer frame need repositioning. Over-tensioned bars can actually cause problems too, including trailer porpoising on bumps. We readjust the entire system so the bars load correctly with reasonable effort.
Classic sign that the front end is lifted because tongue weight is sitting on the rear axle instead of being distributed. You're losing steering response and blinding oncoming traffic at night. A spring bar recalibration drops the front back down where it belongs. This is one of the fastest fixes we do, about 45 minutes.
If someone else installed it and didn't calibrate it to your specific setup, there's a good chance the tension is wrong. We see this all the time. We'll measure your axle heights, check the head angle, verify the spring bar rating against your tongue weight, and make whatever adjustments are needed. $95-145 for a full assessment and correction.
Spring bars do fatigue over time, especially if they've been over-tensioned or used beyond their rated capacity. A bent bar won't distribute weight evenly. We replace spring bars in matched pairs because mixing a new bar with a worn bar creates uneven tension. Replacement pairs run $165-285 depending on the rating.
Weight distribution hitches come in several designs. Some combine sway control with weight distribution. Others keep them separate. Here's what we install and service across Martin County.
The Equal-i-zer is our top recommendation for most travel trailer owners. It combines weight distribution and sway control into a single integrated unit. The spring bars seat into sway-dampening brackets that create friction to resist trailer sway. No separate sway bar needed. We've installed hundreds of these across Martin County and they consistently perform well.
Blue Ox SwayPro clamps onto the trailer's A-frame and uses a spring bar design with built-in sway resistance. It's a solid system with more adjustability than the Equal-i-zer. The clamp-on design makes it easy to connect and disconnect. We install and adjust SwayPro systems regularly, and Blue Ox's customer support is among the best in the industry if a part needs warrantying.
Husky makes both trunnion-style and round bar weight distribution hitches. The Center Line TS is their integrated sway control model. Round bar systems are the more traditional, budget-friendly option. They work well but require a separate sway control add-on. Husky parts are widely available, and we can usually have anything we need within a day.
Curt's TruTrack system uses a different approach with a stabilization chain rather than friction bars. Reese's Dual Cam is one of the older integrated sway designs that's still popular. Both work, both have their quirks. The Reese Dual Cam requires specific ball mount geometry, and the Curt TruTrack needs periodic chain tension checks. We service both across Stuart and Palm City.
Call 772-280-3915 or use the online form. Tell us your truck, trailer weight, tongue weight, and what issues you're seeing. If you need a new WD hitch installed, we'll recommend the right system for your setup. Scheduled same or next day in Martin County.
Our tech measures front and rear axle heights on the truck, both unhitched and hitched. We check spring bar tension, head angle, sway control adjustment, and confirm the hitch rating matches your trailer's tongue weight. Written estimate before any work starts.
We adjust spring bar tension until the truck sits level, set sway control to the correct friction or cam angle, and verify all measurements match the target specs. We'll take it for a short road test if accessible. You drive away with a level, stable rig.
| Service Type | Price Range | Typical Time |
|---|---|---|
| Spring bar adjustment & recalibration | $95-145 | 45 min |
| Friction sway bar installation | $145-195 | 45 min |
| Cam sway control installation | $175-275 | 60-90 min |
| Spring bar replacement (pair) | $165-285 | 60 min |
| Hitch head replacement / upgrade | $195-350 | 1-2 hours |
| Complete new WD hitch installation | $295-475 | 2-3 hours |
Bought an Equal-i-zer hitch online and had a shop install it. The trailer still swayed like crazy on the Turnpike. Called Stuart RV Repair and the tech came out and completely recalibrated the spring bars and head angle. Night and day difference. Towed to Orlando last weekend with zero sway. Should have called them first.
Had a round bar WD hitch with no sway control. Tech added a friction sway bar and readjusted the spring bar tension all in one visit at our place in Jensen Beach. Took about an hour and a half. The difference pulling our 28-footer down US-1 is obvious. Way more confidence in windy conditions.
New Blue Ox SwayPro install on our F-150. The tech brought the hitch, installed it at our driveway in Palm City, and calibrated it with the trailer connected. Measured everything, showed me the before and after heights, and explained how to check the tension myself. Really thorough work.
Weight distribution hitch setup and adjustment in Stuart runs $95-475. A spring bar adjustment and recalibration starts at $95-145. Adding sway control costs $145-275. A full new weight distribution hitch installation runs $295-475 depending on the brand and hitch style. You always get a written quote before we start.
If your trailer's gross weight exceeds 50% of your tow vehicle's weight, you need one. Most travel trailers over 5,000 lbs GVWR should have a weight distribution system. Without one, the tongue weight pushes the truck's rear end down and lifts the front, reducing steering control. In Florida rainstorms, that's a safety issue.
Equal-i-zer combines weight distribution and sway control into one integrated unit using friction between the spring bars and hitch head. Blue Ox SwayPro uses a clamp-on design with more adjustability. Both work well. The Equal-i-zer is simpler. Blue Ox gives you more fine-tuning control. We install and service both across Martin County.
Three signs: your truck squats at the rear when hitched, the trailer sways in crosswinds, or the headlights point upward when loaded. Measure front and rear bumper height empty, then hitched. If the rear drops more than 1 inch further than the front, the spring bars need more tension. We handle this adjustment on-site for $95-145.
Yes. If you have a weight distribution hitch without sway control, we can add a friction sway bar ($145-195), a cam-style unit ($175-275), or upgrade you to an integrated system like the Equal-i-zer. We figure out the right option based on your trailer weight and how often you tow.
Check the adjustment at the start of every towing season and any time you add significant weight to the trailer. New appliances, water tanks, or a generator all change tongue weight. We also recommend a check after any truck suspension work. Adjustments run $95-145 on-site anywhere in Martin County.
We handle all RV hitch and leveling repairs across Martin County. Fifth wheel hitches, leveling jacks, brake controllers, and landing gear. Bundle multiple repairs in one visit and save time.
We cover Martin County and surrounding areas for all weight distribution hitch work. From Stuart and Palm City through Jensen Beach, Hobe Sound, Port Salerno, and beyond.
Call us or request a free estimate. We'll come to your location, measure everything, and calibrate your hitch for a level, stable tow. New installs, adjustments, and sway control. Done at your driveway or campground.