Reccomened Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System With Sway Control For 800 Pounds Of Tongue Weight

Question:

I would like to purchase a WD hitch with sway control. I prefer an Equalizer product. My TT has a GVWR of 5400 lbs. Actual fully loaded GTW is 4300 lbs with a TW of 560 lbs with no weight behind rear axle of tow vehicle. I will most likely travel with 100 to 200 lbs cargo behind rear axle of tow vehicle. I feel the Equalizer 90-00-0600 EQ37061ET is not large enough, and the Equalizer 90-00-1000 EQ37100ET may be too large resulting in a stiff uncomfortable ride as related to in a previous advise article on your site. Appreciate your expert advise. Thank you for your time.

asked by: Cal

Expert Reply:

With a total tongue weight of approximately 760 lbs including the load behind the rear axle in your tow vehicle, I recommend the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control part # EQ37100ET.

The Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System is designed to be used with a tongue weight rating between 600 and 1,000 lbs. Since you have identified your tongue rating will likely vary from 600 to 800 lbs, this will be a sufficient match for your needs. I consider Equal-i-zer products to be top of the line weight distribution systems. The likelihood of experiencing a stiff and uncomfortable ride because of the potential 200-300 lbs disparity is slim.

I suggest a system capable of a higher tongue weight rating than your current capacity for two reason. 1) This will allow you to increase the capacity of your current system or switch to a larger one if need be. 2) The risk of exceeding the capacities of or weight distribution systems can cause far more damage and harm in comparison to undercompensating.

Don't forget to check out the Equal-i-zer High-Performance Lubricant part # EQ91-00-4250 to prolong the life of your system in addition to our Fastway Flip Automatic Fold-Up Jack part # FA88-00-6500.

Attached I have included a review of our Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control part # EQ37100ET in addition to our help articles on how to determine gross tongue weight and a general weight distribution faq.