Weight Distribution System Recommendation for 1,800 lb Trailer  

When you are trying to get the top towing weight out of your 2016 Honda Pilot, you are wise in looking into a weight distribution system. The way you choose a weight distribution system is based mostly on the total tongue weight. The total tongue…

II took a look at the weight capacity for your Honda Ridgeline and the loaded weight of your Keystone Springdale 179RD trailer. The dry weight is your trailer empty with no cargo inside whatsoever. Your trailer will be heavier once you get it loaded…

For your 2003 Nissan Xterra and Forest River Tent Trailer, I recommend the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System part #EQ37060ET which is rated for up to 600 lbs. The 400 lb system part #EQ37040ET would not be a good choice as this will be at the…

With weight distribution systems like the Equal-I-Zer #EQ37040ET that you referenced you can back up and turn slightly but you basically can't jackknife the trailer as it will brake things. If you can imagine how tight of a turn you can get into…

The weight distribution system I recommend for you with your 2006 Honda Odyssey is the Equal-I-zer Weight Distribution System with 4-Point Sway Control #EQ37040ET. This system uses trunnion-style arms that will help with ground clearance, as…

First, you will want to determine if the hitch you have on your vehicle is rated for use with a weight distribution system. This information will be located on an ID label on the hitch itself. There will be a gross trailer weight and tongue weight…

With weight distribution/sway control (WD/SC) systems the best ground clearance generally comes from trunnion-style setups like the Equal-i-zer #EQ37040ET that you referenced. These systems' bars do connect to the side of the head assembly,…

Thanks for the kind words! Before we get into the best weight distribution solution for your needs you should note that the best way to fight sway is in how you load the trailer. If you can move as much weight to the front of the trailer and make…

Although not always necessary, it is always a good idea to upgrade the vehicle for towing a heavy load for an extending period of time. In order to tow a 16' camper that weighs roughly 2,500 lbs. when dry, with a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, I…

When choosing a weight distribution system, it is key to know your trailer's loaded and ready to tow tongue weight. To this tongue weight you will need to add the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle in the back of your 2011 Toyota RAV4. Once…

I recommend the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System #EQ37040ET for your 1996 Jayco Jay 1207 tent trailer. This system uses a built in 4 point sway control to reduce trailer sway and there is no need to remove any parts before backing up and…

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