Compatibility of Stacked Receiver Ball Mounts with Weight Distribution Systems

Question:

This is has the pic from a You Tube video on Gen-Y hitch (B), my Equal-I-Zer WD hitch (C), and your 4 stack receiver (A). Do you sell the (B) Receiver? It looks to me like I will have to cut my hitch and drill a hole to use it on your stack receiver. Also, that increases the length of the receiver. The videos are of some help but I need answers to my questions--especially the tongue weight issue. A You Tube video shows a trailer too light for the hitch, with no benefit. THX for your help.

asked by: PC C

Expert Reply:

It looks like you want to add the torsion mounted ball mount to your 2018 Silverado and yet want to be able to keep you Equal-I-zer weight distribution system. The Gen-Y Torsion 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 2" Hitch - 5" Drop/Rise - 16K # 325-GH-1224 will work very well with that setup. The stacked receivers are able to use any weight distribution system utilizing the ball mount just like a receiver tube.

If you want a stacked receiver without the torsion or at a different weight capacity, I've linked the page to all your options to assist. The Gen-Y stacked receiver ball mounts are all compatible with your Equal-I-zer weight distribution system as well as most other weight distribution systems.

expert reply by: Jason S

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11/8/2018

The video transcript states: "And with this mount for an optimal ride, you want between 1,200 and 1,700 pounds of vertical load or tongue weight." My Airstream Data sheet says, "Hitch Weight: 791." Please explain how my 791 pounds of tongue weight works with the wanting between 1200 and 1700 of tongue weight. I am still trying to convince myself to buy your hitch. I found a video product review on a Gen-&Y hitch. It shows your product with a standard style bracket instead of the 4 slot stacked receiver. Is that available on your 325-GH-1024. Adding both receivers together seems unnecessary if a simpler set is available. THX

Jason S.

11/8/2018

The Gen-Y Torsion 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 2" Hitch - 5" Drop/Rise - 10,000 lbs # 325-GH-1024 is a better option for your 791 lb tongue weight. This ball mount because of its torsion system for shock absorption has a minimum tongue weight as well as maximum tongue weight. This torsion ball mount must have a minimum of 500 lbs tongue weight to allow for the torsion to assist with smoothing out the ride and has a maximum of 1,100 lbs tongue weight. Your 791 lb dry tongue weight plus your additional cargo for your total tongue weight will be in the ideal tongue weight range for this ball mount. Without knowing the video you are referring to, I assume you are referring to the Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 2" Hitch - 5" Drop/Rise - 10K # 325-GH-414 or # 325-GH-313. These are stacked receivers and you can simply remove the ball and install your Equal-I-zer in its place. Please let me know if you have further questions.

11/8/2018

Jason S.

11/8/2018

Thanks for the photo. Yes we do carry the Gen-Y Torsion Weight Distribution Shank - 2" Hitches - 6-1/2" Drop/Rise - 1,700 lbs TW # 325-GH-1202. This system is rated for 1,200 lbs to 1,700 lbs tongue weight so it would be of no help. My recommendation is the Gen-Y Torsion 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 2" Hitch - 5" Drop/Rise - 10,000 lbs # 325-GH-1024 for your system. It will extend you system out, but that won't impact anything other than giving you slightly more clearance from your bumper. You should not need to do any drilling or cutting for compatibility.