Recommended Weight Distribution for 9000-lbs Travel Trailer

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I recently upgraded to a larger camper, which loaded is a little over 9k pounds. A 10k hitch is in the range, but is there any advantage/disadvantage going up to a 12k equalizer?

asked by: Gerry

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While the overall capacity would seem like the most important thing to look at when choosing a weight distribution hitch, the actual factor that should be focused on the most is the tongue weight of the trailer; the tongue weight of your trailer should be somewhere between 10% and 15% of the total GVWR of the trailer. When choosing a weight distribution system, you want your tongue weight to fall somewhere close to the middle of the tongue weight range recommended for that hitch. As a point of reference, the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System # EQ37100ET which has a maximum gross towing weight of 10000-lbs, is suitable for trailers with a tongue weight between 600-lbs and 1000-lbs. For this system to function optimally you'll want a tongue weight on your trailer of around 800-lbs.

Now, your 9000-lbs trailer should safely operate with a tongue weight of between 900-lbs and 1350-lbs. The best way to determine which weight distribution system is the best fit for your trailer, you'll need to load your trailer as you normally would when traveling (cargo, water, propane, etc.) and then take your measurement with a tongue weight scale like the etrailer # e99044. In most cases the # EQ37100ET is going to be insufficient for your trailer and you're going to be best served by using the 12000-lbs Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System # EQ37120ET. Installing a hitch ball on the Equal-i-zer weight distribution hitches require the use of a thin walled socket, which can be found with part # EQ70-00-4800; if you don't already have a 1-7/8" thin walled socket, you will need this part.

You'll want to confirm the tongue weight of your loaded trailer, but based on what is optimal for the weights you've provided, you're likely going to want to use the Equal-i-zer 12k Weight Distribution System # EQ37120ET on your trailer as opposed to the 10000-lbs Equal-i-zer # EQ37100ET.

I've also linked some helpful articles on choosing and installing a weight distribution hitch that you might find informative as well.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Answer 1

I confirmed with Curt that the Replacement Head for Curt MV Weight Distribution Systems #C17075, has a Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) capacity of 14,000 lbs and Tongue Weight (TW) capacity of 1,400 lbs.

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It's possible that EAZ-Lift spring bars will fit the Curt Replacement MV Weight Distribution Head #C17075, but that's not something we can confirm as it hasn't been tested. With that said it is a bit unlikely, as most of the…

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We have exactly what you need for a weight distribution hitch for your Jayco Jay Flight, which according to my research has a GVWR of 9,000 lbs. Based on that, because the ideal system would be one in which your loaded tongue weight falls somewhere…

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Based on the picture you attached I believe you have a Husky Round Bar Weight Distribution System, for which the correct replacement head is part #HT31516. Typically the only component of a weight distribution system that's interchangeable…

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I'm not sure how to find out the age of your setup, but when I passed your photos along to my contact at Equal-i-zer he said that all you need to do for the upgraded system is swap out your 12K head unit for the 14K #EQ90-02-1400. Since your…

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Sorry to hear that about your Curt MV Weight Distribution System w/ Friction Sway Control #C17063! We do have replacement parts available for this system. Here are various pieces of the head unit that you might need: Adjustable Shank - #C17100…

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Since the 1,200 Equal-i-Zer spring bars #EQ90-01-1299 are wider at 1-1/2 inches than the 1,000 lb bars which are 1-3/8 inch you'd have to swap heads too. So with that you'd need the part #EQ90-02-1200 too to be able to convert from 1,000 lb…

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Answer 8

Yes. To upgrade your 600 lb Equal-i-zer weight distribution system to a higher capacity, you will need to replace your spring bars, but also the head. I recommend the Replacement Spring Bars for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems - Qty 2 - 1,200…

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Answer 9

Yes the Curt weight distribution system part #C79JR is compatible with a 2013 Ford F-150. As long as the loaded tongue weight of your trailer is between 800 and 1,000 lb this system will work great for you.

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Answer 10

The ladders that are found on the backs of RVs and travel trailers are fairly universal, and not necessarily specific to your coach. These ladders can be trimmed to size but come in 3 basic ladder heights: 84-1/2-, 97- and 99-1/2-inches tall. You can…

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Answer 11

I have a great solution for using a weight distribution system with your new V-nose cargo trailer. I recommend using the Reese Chain Hangers #RP58305 with the weight distribution system you choose. These brackets can either be bolted onto or welded…

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Answer 12

The closer you are to the weight of the trailer, the better the system will preform but it's better to be over than under. Most systems are going to be more geared towards heavier trailers but there are still some great options for smaller…

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