When it comes to towing a travel trailer, few things are more critical—or more misunderstood—than weight distribution. You might have the best hitch on the market, but if your weight distribution isn’t dialed in correctly, you’re leaving safety, comfort, and vehicle control on the table. That’s where the OnTarget™ Towing Tool from Equal-i-zer Hitch changes everything.

What Is the OnTarget Towing Tool?

The OnTarget Towing Tool is a pocket-sized, laser-based device that takes the guesswork out of measuring your weight distribution percentage. It’s the smartest and easiest way to know if your hitch is set up correctly. With just three quick measurements, the OnTarget calculates exactly how much weight is being distributed to your tow vehicle’s front axle and displays it as a clear percentage.

Until now, checking your setup required wrestling with a tape measure, performing manual calculations, or making a trip to the scales. The OnTarget eliminates all of that. It does the math for you, delivering instant, accurate results you can trust.

How It Works: Three Measurements, One Clear Answer

The OnTarget’s weight distribution measurement process is remarkably simple:

1. Measurement A – Taken with the trailer uncoupled from the tow vehicle
2. Measurement B – Taken with the trailer coupled to the hitch, but without the spring bars engaged (full tongue weight)
3. Measurement C – Taken with the trailer fully hitched and the spring bars engaged

Each measurement is taken by placing the OnTarget at the center line of the front wheel well and aiming the laser at a reflector card on the ground. Once all three measurements are registered, the device uses a built-in weight distribution formula to display your current percentage.

Why Proper Weight Distribution Matters

So what’s the “right” number? Equal-i-zer recommends a weight distribution reading between 50% and 100%. If you fall below that threshold, you need to adjust your hitch or redistribute cargo inside the trailer.

But why does this percentage matter so much? Proper weight distribution directly impacts:

• Steering – When weight is properly distributed to the front axle, your tow vehicle maintains better steering response and control
• Braking – Balanced weight means your brakes can work more effectively, reducing stopping distances
• Vehicle control – From passing semi-trucks to fighting crosswinds to navigating inclement weather, proper distribution keeps your rig stable and predictable
• Sway reduction – Maximum sway control starts with proper weight distribution

The Challenge: Weight Distribution Is Never Static

Here’s the reality that makes the OnTarget so essential: your weight distribution changes constantly.

Fill your fresh water tank? That changes the weight. Empty your holding tanks? That changes it too. Add gear for a long trip, remove items for a weekend getaway, or even shift cargo around inside the trailer—every change affects how weight is distributed to your tow vehicle.

Even if your hitch was professionally installed, those settings are only valid for the exact configuration at the moment of installation. The moment you load up for a trip, your weight distribution can shift.

The OnTarget lets you check your setup anytime, anywhere—whether you’re at home preparing for a trip or pulled over on the highway making adjustments. And once you find the percentage that provides the most comfortable, stable tow, you can save that setting and return to it anytime you make changes to your setup.

More Than Just Weight Distribution

The OnTarget isn’t a one-trick pony. It’s a versatile tool that earns its place in your tow kit with several additional features:

• Digital Leveling – Quickly verify your trailer’s pitch during hitch installation and campsite setup. A level trailer is more aerodynamic (saving fuel) and provides a more comfortable night’s sleep
• Laser Distance Measuring – Measure campsite depth, check if your awning can fully extend in a wooded area, or determine clearances for slide-outs—all with a 50-meter red laser
• Area and Volume Measuring – Quickly determine storage space in cargo holds, making packing easier

Use the OnTarget Towing Tool for Reliably Measured Weight Distribution

The Equal-i-zer OnTarget Towing Tool is more than just a gadget—it’s an essential part of any safe towing setup. By taking the guesswork out of weight distribution measurement, it ensures you’re getting the full performance and safety benefits of your Equal-i-zer Hitch.

Proper weight distribution provides improved steering, better braking, and enhanced vehicle control. It keeps you safer when towing heavy loads, driving in inclement weather, passing semi-trucks, or fighting crosswinds. And with the OnTarget, you can verify your setup is correct every single time you hit the road.

No more guessing. No more second-guessing. Just confidence that your weight distribution is OnTarget.

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Ready to take the guesswork out of your towing setup? Visit equalizerhitch.com to learn more about the OnTarget Towing Tool and the complete line of Equal-i-zer hitches.