Determining Correct Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Hitch For Grand Design 261BH W/ 7500lb GVWR

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I have a grand design 261bh. GVWR 7500 . What size equalizer weight distribution should I buy?

asked by: TOM N

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Expert Reply:

I would be happy to help you find the correct Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Hitch for towing your Grand Design 261BH with a GVWR of 7500lbs, but you will want to confirm the total tongue weight of your setup first.

Total tongue weight is the tongue weight of your fully loaded and ready to tow trailer plus the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle. The easiest way to get an accurate tongue weight measurement is with a tongue weight scale like the # e99044 but there are other methods outlined in the included help article.

Since tongue weight is typically 10-15% of the weight of the trailer, you should expect to see 750-1125lbs tongue weight if you load the trailer to the GVWR.

If your total tongue weight is on the lower end of that range then the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW # EQ37100ET would be a perfect option as it works with 600-1000lb total tongue weight.

If you find your total tongue weight exceeds 1000lbs then the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 14,000 lbs GTW, 1,400 lbs TW # EQ37140ET which works with total tongue weights ranging from 1000-1400lbs would be the best option.

I included videos of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Answer 1

The numbers you mentioned are related to the height setting of the weight distribution system and not the length you are asking about which would give you more tailgate clearance. For a similar shank that would give you more clearance you'd want…

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Answer 2

Your best solution is going to be to go with the part #EQ37141ET. This is the #EQ37140ET but without the shank since you already have one. The head of your old system is not the same as the #EQ37140ET so new bars would not fit it. By the time you…

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Answer 3

For your 2019 Grand Design Imagine 2670MK Trailer the higher-rated Equal-i-zer 14/1.4K Weight Distribution System #EQ37140ET will be the better option. Since your Grand Design can weigh up to 8,500 pounds when fully loaded, you are looking at a…

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Answer 4

If your trailer's loaded tongue weight is already close to 1,000 pounds the 1,200 pound Equal-i-zer, part #EQ37120ET, is the better choice. Especially since you said you may go over the 1,000 pounds. Additionally, when it comes to weight…

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Answer 5

The Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems 12k head for part #EQ37120ET weighs around 22 lbs and the Equal-i-zer 14k Weight Distribution Systems head for part #EQ37140ET weighs around 25 lbs. However, when calculating tongue weight for a weight…

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Answer 6

The Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control part #EQ37140ET would be a bit too overrated for a 7,500-8,000 lb trailer and if used there would some negative effects such as ineffective sway control. That said, it's pretty…

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Answer 7

I recommend the 1,000/10,000 Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System #EQ37100ET with the 2022 Grand Design Imagine 2400BH. The trailer only has a dry tongue weight of 505lbs. When you add the 40lbs of propane and a 50lb battery it will put you close…

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Answer 8

Yes, you'd want to replace the spring bars on the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution System part #FA92-00-1200 with the Replacement Trunnion Spring Bars for Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Systems part #FA92-01-1099. These spring bars would be better…

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Answer 9

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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