Weight Distribution hitch

Equal-i-zer's torque specification are: The hitch ball is 430 ft-lbs. The shank bolts are 320 ft-lbs. The sway bracket assemblies are 75 ft-lbs. See the Equal-i-zer site for details.

The only challenging thing about installing a WDH is that a couple of the torque values are ~~ 250 ft-lbs, and most people don't have a torque wrench that goes that high. It is not terribly difficult to MacGyver a workaround though.

Thanks for all the great help Fred. 

I would recommend the Fastway E 2. It's the only one I've ever used, so I don't claim to be an expert. The E2 has never given me a problem, It's easy to put on/off, and i've made 90 degree turns backing in without removing it. As far as "do you need it" I would say this. If when you hitch up your pod / camper, and the back end of the tow vehicle moves down, you NEED Wdh. There is no doubt that as the back end goes down, the front end goes up. If anyone wants to argue that having your steering wheels making less contact with the road is a good thing, Please don't tow thru my state. Not to mention the added sway control. Sway can happen at any time, by a number of different conditions. Just because it towed great on tuesday, it might not be so good on friday. Just having one wheel catch a pothole could cause it to sway out of control. 

One advantage to a WHD is that it transfers weight to the front wheels, thus giving better steering control and, in front wheel drive vehicles, better traction for the drive wheels.  We got a Fastway e2 to use with our Pod and now use it with our new trailer.  It makes the ride vastly more comfortable and gives us much better directional control, both for the trailer and the TV.  The WHD function is especially useful when you start getting close to the CGVW limit, which you will be with the Highlander.  It's a small investment compared to the safety and comfort you gain.