Equal-i-zer Thin Walled Socket Review Video

Hey Brian, We typically recommend just asking your local auto parts store or mechanic shop to torque down bolts that require over 250ft/lbs. The torque wrenches capable of this are typically in the $800 - $1000 range so it's not really worth the…

I would be happy to! Weight distribution systems are selected based off of tongue weight which is typically between 10% - 15% of your trailer's total weight. This would put yours between 250 lbs - 375 lbs. There's really only a couple of…

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,…

As long as you are going to be backing up mostly in a straight line you can leave the spring bars of the Reese Dual Cam II part #RP75FR installed. If you are going to jackknife the trailer at all though the bars will need to be disconnected.…

Part #EQ70-00-4800 is a 1-7/8 inch socket with an outer diameter of around 2-3/8 inches.

When a trailer is loaded properly it will have a tongue weight (TW) that is 10-15% of the total weight of the trailer. Since 1,800 lbs is exactly 15% of 12,000 lbs you haven't overloaded the TW on your trailer. The best percentage of TW for a…

A weigh distribution system is going to be a really good idea based on the weight and size of the camper you plan to tow. You have a heavier duty truck so typically sway won't be too bad but the WD system will do an excellent job preventing sway…

The Equal-I-Zer part #EQ64FR that you referenced can fit trailer frames that are up to 8 inches tall so it would work great on your trailer frame that is 8 inches tall.

Curt recommends the use of 250 ft/lbs of torque when tightening the nuts of their hitch balls with a 1 inch diameter shank like the part #C40034 that you referenced. The general rule is for a 3/4" shank tighten to 150 ft/lbs For a 1" shank…

Most of the 2-5/16 inch hitch balls will use either a 1-inch diameter shank or 1-1/4 inch diameter shank. The nut size on a hitch ball with a 1-1/4 inch shank, like the Tow Ready 2-5/16 Inch Hitch Ball, part #19286, will use a 1-7/8 inch socket. A…

Equal-i-zer weight distribution system #EQ37040ET, which is the same as the product you referenced does not require a 2-5/16" hitch ball; I took a look at the Equal-i-zer site and could not find a reference to that. However, if you need a…

Weight distribution systems are recommended based on the tongue weight. Typically this is 10% - 15% of your trailer's total weight which would give you a range of 280 lbs to 420 lbs. With this in mind I recommend the Equal-i-zer Weight…