Which is Better Weight Distribution System Reese Strait Line or Equal-i-zer
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I asked your experts previously about the difference in Equalizer 4 point Hitch and the Reese Strait Line with dual cam setup. They recommended the Equalizer 1600/16000 hitch because I have a 2017 Cherokee 304BH travel trailer. My question now is why the 1600/16000 hitch and not the 1400/14000. The max weight for this trailer is 11,175 lbs and the dry tongue weight is 1015lbs. We never tow with water tanks filled and always empty gray and black tanks before leaving campgrounds so I can’t ever see the tongue weight exceeding the 1400 lb rating of the smaller hitch setup. Just don’t want to purchase the 16k version and then the ride be so stiff and also don’t want to spend the extra money if not needed.
asked by: James
Expert Reply:
The Equal-i-zer weight distribution systems and the Reese Strait Line systems are widely considered to be the best two systems you can get. The sway control of the Strait Line setup is better than the Equal-i-zer, but the Equal-i-zer weight distribution has yet to be improved upon so it has the edge. So if you are wanting the best WD the Equal-i-zer is the way to go but if you want the best sway control the Strait Line is the way to go.
Since you haven't had issues with sway I'd go with the Equal-izer part # EQ64FR that you referenced and you'd be set. Based on the GVWR of your 2017 Cherokee 304BH this is the correct weight rated setup too!
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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 14,000 lbs GTW, 1,400 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1200 lbs
- 1300 lbs
- Equal-i-zer
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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 16,000 lbs GTW, 1,600 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1400 lbs
- 1500 lbs
- Equal-i-zer
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James
1/6/2020
I asked your experts previously about the difference in Equalizer 4 point Hitch and the Reese Strait Line with dual cam setup. They recommended the Equalizer 1600/16000 hitch because I have a 2017 Cherokee 304BH travel trailer. My question now is why the 1600/16000 hitch and not the 1400/14000. The max weight for this trailer is 11,175 lbs and the dry tongue weight is 1015lbs. We never tow with water tanks filled and always empty gray and black tanks before leaving campgrounds so I can’t ever see the tongue weight exceeding the 1400 lb rating of the smaller hitch setup. Just don’t want to purchase the 16k version and then the ride be so stiff and also don’t want to spend the extra money if not needed.