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Does the hitch come in a load leveling weight distribution hitch? Something I place much more importance on.
Not sure I understand your question. It is adjustable in 1 inch increments. You can also flip the L shape arm and get a longer range of heights. Almost double the length of the L arm.
In regards to the weight distribution, I couldn't add the bars to the model I have. With around 350 lbs. tongue weight, being an A frame foldable, the Nissan X-terra does very well up to about 450 lbs. tongue weight. Anything above that and I can feel the uncomfortable understeering feeling.
 
By all means go on. You mentioned a couple things I had not thought about. Does standard equipment vary widely among brands? I'm kind of surprised a water hose is not standard. Is the sewer hose? Power cord? How about chocks and pads for the levelers? What is the purpose of the scale on the hitch? Thanks for your response.?
Most come with a 25’ or maybe 30’ shoreline cord. Wheel chocks, jack stabilization pads are accessories, in other words, more money to spend. We had to spend another $1500 or so to get what was needed and a few things that were said to be optional, but to me, needed.

Sewer hoses! Have fun picking those out.....so much out there and information and reviews it will make your head swim. Gotta have one though.

I have a hitch that has a built in scale but on my TT not used since we tow it with a WDH system.

And get a specific drinking hose and not just a garden hose. I know, I know.....we drank from those things as kids!
 
Not sure I understand your question. It is adjustable in 1 inch increments. You can also flip the L shape arm and get a longer range of heights. Almost double the length of the L arm.
In regards to the weight distribution, I couldn't add the bars to the model I have. With around 350 lbs. tongue weight, being an A frame foldable, the Nissan X-terra does very well up to about 450 lbs. tongue weight. Anything above that and I can feel the uncomfortable understeering feeling.
Proper tongue weight keeps the tail from wagging the dog.

Weight distribution hitch keeps the tow vehicles weight properly distributed between steering and driving axles.

As far as safety goes I want the TV weight distributed correctly more than I care about a few to many pounds on the hitch.

I would like to see a scale built into an equalizer hitch, thus the question.
 

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