Is the Equal-i-zer WD System w/ 4-Point Sway Control Too Much for a Trailer with a 7,000 lb GVWR

Question:

I am purchasing a travel trailer that is 28 foot 3 inch long which includes the tongue and dry weight of 4770. It has a GVWR of 7,000 lbs. Hitch weight, dry is 480 lbs. I wanted to get the E4 weight distribution hitch but was told that was too much hitch for this trailer and they want me to get the E2, what are the facts?

asked by: Diana H

Expert Reply:

The title of the Weight Distribution (WD) system really doesn't matter at all. You always want to choose your WD system based off of the weight of your trailer.

You want to choose a WD system with a Tongue Weight (TW) range that the Total Tongue Weight (TTW) of your towing setup falls in the middle of. To find the TTW of your towing setup you will need to add the TW of your fully loaded and ready-to-go trailer along with the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle. Keep in mind that a properly loaded trailer will have a TW that is 10-15% of the loaded weight of your trailer.

If you were to load your trailer completely to the 7,000 lbs GVWR then that would give you a TW range of 700 lbs - 1050 lbs. For that range the Equal-i-zer WD System w/ 4-Point Sway Control that you want to look at is part # EQ37100ET which has a TW range of 600 lbs - 1,000 lbs. It comes with everything that you need, but a thin-walled socket like part # EQ70-00-4800 is recommended to make installing the 2-5/16" hitch ball much easier.

Let me know if your TTW doesn't fall into this TW range and I can make a more accurate recommendation for you.

I have attached a review video and some helpful articles for you to reference as well.

expert reply by: Jon G