Comparing Equal-i-zer and Blue Ox Weight Distribution Systems With Sway Control

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What are the advantages / disadvantages between the Blue Ox Sway Pro BXW1000 and the Equal-i-zer Weight Distributing Hitch EQ37100ET?

asked by: Stevan B

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Right off the bat the Equal-i-zer # EQ37100ET has an advantage because it has a larger Tongue Weight (TW) range of 600 lbs - 1,000 lbs as opposed to the 750 lbs - 1,000 lbs TW range of the Blue Ox # BXW1000. The flip side of that is if you get a heavier or lighter trailer then you would need to change out the whole Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution (WD) system whereas the Blue Ox systems use the same head so you would just need to swap out the bars. This is much more cost-effective than purchasing a whole new system.

The next difference is that the Equal-i-zer comes with a 2-5/16" hitch ball while the Blue Ox doesn't come with one so you would have to purchase a 2" # A-90 or 2-5/16" # 19286 hitch ball separately. The drawback to the Equal-i-zer system is that you have to use a thin-walled socket, like part # ALL643216, to install the hitch ball due to the design of the head. The Blue Ox doesn't require a special socket for the installation.

Aside from those differences both systems come with sway control and have been highly praised by our customers. I personally prefer systems that use the bars and brackets as opposed to chains and brackets when they say that they come with sway control though. This is merely from the look and how a steel bracket seems like it would help prevent sway better than a chain would.

If I were you I would focus more on what I mentioned in the first paragraph. If you plan on towing trailers with about the same weight capacity then I recommend going with the Equal-i-zer system but if you would like the option to use the WD system with a wide range of trailer weights (by getting different bars) then the Blue Ox is your best option. I really don't have a problem recommending either one as they are both excellent systems.

Attached are some review videos for you to check out for installation comparisons.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

We are no longer carrying Equal-I-zer weight distribution hitches but we do have several others that do a great job. I have attached a link to our product page that lists the systems with sway control you can check out. If you are looking for a…

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It is hard to say if your trailer sway problem is the result of worn parts in your Blue Ox Sway Pro weight distribution system, incorrect set-up, incorrect loading of the trailer or if this specific set-up simply is not rated correctly for your…

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Congrats on the new travel trailer! No, you are not calculating everything for payload correctly. The 90 lbs of the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution item #BXW1000 does not get added to tongue weight. It distributes weight from the rear of your VW…

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For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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Weight distribution works to distribute the tongue weight of a trailer up to the front axle of the tow vehicle so that it will sit more level and handle/brake better. That being said the systems do not "reduce" tongue weight or allow you to…

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It does appear you are going to be able to flip the axles on your 2023 Northern Spirit 2145RBX using 2 of the Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kits #K71-384-00. I will warn you Kalvin this will raise the height of your camper roughly…

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Thanks for the pictures! No, I am sorry Richard you can not. The B&W Continuum item #BW78FR only works with frames that are 5" and 6" tall. Instead, I recommend using the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control…

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Thanks so much for that info it was really helpful, and we do have the right Equal-i-zer weight distribution hitch for your trailer with 850 lbs of tongue weight; the correct part is the following: - Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System #EQ37100ET…

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Answer 9

For a trailer that has an angle iron frame like what you have what I would recommend is a system like the Reese Steadi-Flex part #RP66558 you referenced and have the outer brackets welded to the frame of the trailer since there isn't a clamp on…

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I recommend selecting one of our Equal-i-zer weight distribution hitches. Equal-i-zer has earned the reputation of being one of the best systems available with their excellent quality and durability to last. You will need to select one of the hitch…

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Good morning! To answer your first question, yes the B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System #BW28FR will work very nicely on your Grand Design 2970RL. You are well within the maximum weight parameter of 16,000 lbs, so it will work nicely to…

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