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  • Recommended Weight Distribution System For 6000 lb GTW Travel Trailer With Surge Brakes
  • Due to the fact that your trailer has a surge coupler, using a standard chain hanging weight distribution system is not recommended because the chains can actually prevent the coupler from compressing and actuating the trailer brakes. A system like the Equal-i-zer # EQ90-00-1000 you referenced would work well for you if the total fully loaded and ready to tow tongue weight (trailer tongue weight plus weight of anything stowed behind rear axle in cargo area of tow vehicle) will never exceed 10
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  • Weight Distribution Recommendation for a 2003 Chevy Tahoe and 4,500 Pound Travel Trailer
  • When choosing weight distribution you want a system that has a tongue weight capacity that exceeds the total tongue weight of the trailer. You can figure the total tongue weight by taking the tongue weight of the trailer when loaded and ready to tow and then adding the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. If 425 pounds is the dry tongue weight then it is likely to go higher when loaded. If it is close or above 600 then I recommend going up to the next higher syst
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  • Can an Equal-i-zer Shank be Used with a Reese Weight Distribution System
  • You should be able to use the Equal-i-zer shank # EQ90-02-4600 with your Reese system. Both use 3/4 inch bolts to secure the head to the shank and the holes on both are spaced 1-1/4 inches apart on center. This shank is rated for 600 to 1,400 pounds tongue weight. If your system is rated under 1,400 pounds then it will work.
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  • Weight Distribution/Sway Control for Travel Trailer w/1,460 lbs Tongue Weight and 2012 Ford F-250
  • Since the trailer tongue weight is so high and you have a 2-1/2 inch trailer hitch, I recommend Strait-Line Weight Distribution system, # RP66075. This system has a tongue weight capacity range of 1,000 to 1,700 pounds. The problem is that you may have to modify or remove the items on the trailer tongue, primarily the chest and platform the battery is setting on in order to use the system. The lift brackets on this system will be centered 30 inches back from the center of the ball cavity on t
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  • Weight Distribution and Sway Control for a 1968 Forester Trailer Camper and Dodge Ram 3500
  • The first thing you are going to want to do is determine the tongue weight of the trailer when loaded and ready to tow and then add the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the truck to get the total tongue weight. Based on this figure we can choose a weight distribution and sway control system. However, given that you are driving a 1 ton truck with dually rear end and a light trailer you are probably not seeing any sag at the rear of the truck. If this is the case then I recomme
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  • Recommended Weight Distribution/Sway Control System for Wide Range of Trailer Weights
  • Since Equal-i-zer systems are effective over a pretty wide range of trailer tongue weights, the best place to start would be to determine the weight of the heaviest trailer you would tow, and choose a system whose capacity can handle that amount. Choosing a 12,000 lb rated system like # EQ90-00-1200 would be pretty effective on trailers with tongue weights ranging from 1200 lbs all the way down to about 600 lbs. A 10,000 lb rated system like the # EQ90-00-1000 you mentioned would work great o
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  • What Can Cause Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution L-Brackets to Bend
  • Sharp turns combined with too much weight for the system and L-brackets that are very tight can cause the brackets to bend. Make sure that the trailer weight does not exceed the capacity of your system and that the spring bar hangers are positioned the correct distance from the ball as indicated in the instructions for your system. Be sure to check the tongue weight of the trailer when loaded and ready to to and then add the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle t
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  • Normal Wear and Tear on an Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Head
  • I spoke with my representative at Equal-i-zer and the grooves that you see at the top and bottom of the spring bar receiver on the head is normal wear. He also mentioned that keeping the receiver lubricated will help reduce on wear in the future, but not to be immediately alarmed with this type of wear. The head would only need to be replaced if the system is not effectively distributing the weight or controlling trailer sway when it is properly adjusted. I would first recommend checking that
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  • Do Equal-i-zer Pins with Attached Thumb Clips Fit In Place of the Stock Pin and Clip
  • You can use the Pins and Thumb Clips, # EQ95-01-9415, in place of the regular pins, # EQ95-01-9400, on your Equal-i-zer weight distribution system. Either style of pin will fit. The pins with the clips come in a 2-pack while the traditional pin with clip is sold in quantities of 1.
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  • Recommended Equal-i-zer W/D System for 2-Horse Trailer Towed By Toyota Land Cruiser
  • The Equal-i-zer weight distribution system you mentioned has a 1000 lb tongue weight capacity, and would most likely be overkill for your trailer. The system would probably work after a fashion, but the trailer would not have enough tongue weight for the spring bars to provide much in the way of flex. The # EQ90-00-0600 would be better suited to a trailer with a 390 lb tongue weight. Keep in mind that the weight of anything stowed behind the rear axle of your Land Cruiser in the cargo area sh
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  • Weight Distribution System Recommendation for Towing Multiple Trailers
  • Finding the correct weight distribution system for multiple trailers can be a difficult task because weight distributions systems must be chosen based on the fully loaded tongue weight of the trailer. For your situation, I would recommend the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System, # EQ90-00-1200, that you referenced. This system will be more effective on trailers with heavier tongue weights which is where sway and weight distribution will be more of an issue. One thing that you should keep
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  • Weight Distribution and Sway Control for a Rockwood Travel Trailer and 2004 Chevy Silverado
  • A good rule to go by with weight distribution is that if the trailer weighs 50 percent or more of the vehicle weight then you should use weight distribution. A system will not only help the truck but the trailer as well. The dry weight of the trailer at 7,009 pounds would put the tongue weight in the 700 to 1,050 pound range (10 to 15 percent of the gross trailer weight). Given these numbers, and the fact that it will be a little heavier once loaded and ready to tow, I do recommend going wit
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  • Dimensions of a Equal-i-zer Spring Arm 600 lb Tongue Weight
  • The Equal-i-zer Spring Arms, # EQ90-01-0699, measure 35-1/2 inches long by 1-1/4 inch tall by 1-1/4 inch wide. These spring arms have a 600 lb tongue weight capacity. If you are looking to replace the spring arms on your Equal-i-zer system, then the easiest thing to do is to measure the socket on the head for the spring arms (see photo). All of the spring arms that Equal-i-zer makes are 35-1/2 inches long. If you have a 6,000 lb system, then the socket will measure 1-1/4 inches square. If
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  • Weight Distribution, 1995 Holiday Rambler Aluma-lite w/1200 lbs Tongue Weight, 2012 Toyota Tundra
  • It is better to go too large than too small. At 1,200 pounds tongue weight, a system that maxes out at 1,200 pounds would not be sufficient. It would be ineffective and go actually damage the system. A 1,400 pound system would be more ideal because that little bit of a buffer is actually what you want. If you were to go much larger than 1,400, that can make for a stiff ride. But 1,200 pounds on a 1,400 pound system would be just right. The 1,400 pound Equal-i-zer system is # EQ90-00-1400 tha
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  • Weight Distribution for a 4,900 Pound Passport Trailer and 2006 Toyota Tundra
  • The key to choosing the right weight distribution is to know the loaded tongue weight. The loaded tongue weight is the tongue weight of the trailer, loaded and ready to tow, plus the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. For a trailer that weighs 4,900 pounds, if the tongue weight is 10 to 15 percent of the gross trailer weight, that would be 490 to 735 pounds. If we then add the estimated additional tongue weight of 400 pounds, the range becomes 890 to 1,135. And
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  • Setting Up Weight Distribution System For Travel Trailer Towed with 2007 Dodge Durango
  • Since weight distribution systems are classified by the trailer tongue weights that they can handle, the first step would be to determine the ACTUAL tongue weight of your fully loaded and ready to tow trailer. The weight of anything stowed in the bed of the Durango behind the rear axle needs to be considered as tongue weight and added to the tongue weight figure. I have linked you to an FAQ article that will walk you through a few methods of confirming your trailer tongue weight. Tongue weigh
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  • Weight Distribution for 2007 Chevy Tahoe LTZ Towing 2012 Titan Primo 2-horse Trailer
  • If your old system was not properly adjusted or was overloaded, it would explain why not enough weight was transferred to the front vehicle axle. Generally speaking, tilting the weight distribution head back toward the trailer will distribute more weight to the front axle of the tow vehicle, as will using fewer links in a chain-hanger type system. Your old system might indeed still be usable, if its capabilities are compatible with the weight of your trailer. Consult the set-up instructions for
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  • Recommended Weight Distribution System for 2012 Jeep Liberty for Towing Small Camper
  • As a general rule of thumb, anytime the trailer you are towing weighs more than half the weight of the vehicle towing it, a weight distribution system is recommended. Since the curb weight (weight of vehicle not including cargo or passengers) of your Liberty is about 4000 lbs, a weight distribution system is definitely called for. The relatively short wheelbase of the Liberty will make the trailer more susceptible to trailer sway, so going with a weight distribution system that also offers sw
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  • Which Hitch Balls Fit 800 Pound Fastway by Equal-i-Zer Weight Distribution Systems
  • There are 2 Fastway by Equal-i-Zer systems available with the 800/8,000 capacity. There is a round bar system, # FA94-00-0800, and a trunnion bar system, # FA92-00-0800. For either system if you need a 2 inch ball use # EQ91-00-6080. And for a 2-5/16 inch use # EQ91-00-6100. Either system will work well with your truck and trailer combination. The trunnion bar systems are generally considered a little more heavy duty and easier to install the spring bars. I have included instruction links
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  • Recommendation for an Equal-i-Zer Weight Distribution System for a 2011 GMC Sierra and Car Hauler
  • Toy haulers generally have a higher tongue weight than other trailers, up to 20 percent of the gross trailer weight or more in some cases. At 8,500 pounds you would reach the tongue weight max of the truck if the tongue weight is at 12 percent of that 8,500 pounds. In order to lower the tongue weight, you would want to move some of the weight in the trailer back towards the rear of the trailer to lower the tongue weight. If you can get the tongue weight to 10 percent of the gross trailer wei
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  • Weight Distribution for a 2012 Toyota Highlander and 2013 Palomino Stampeded S-195SD
  • For a 450 pound tongue wight I would recommend a system rated for a maximum of 600 pounds like # EQ90-00-0600. When you calculate tongue weight you also have to add in the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle to the tongue weight of the trailer when loaded and ready to tow. If you do that and it comes up to more than 600 pounds, I recommend going with the next system up, # EQ90-00-1000, that you have referenced. I have included a link to the installation instructi
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  • Can Weight Distribution be Used on a 2001 Lexus LX 470 with Self-Leveling Rear Suspension
  • You can use a weight distribution system on a vehicle with a self-leveling rear suspension like your 2001 Lexus LX470. Weight distribution can still be a good idea because it does more than just take out the rear end sag of a vehicle, it also distributes the weight more evenly to all axles of the tow vehicle and trailer. The way you would set it up is to connect the trailer and allow the suspension to level it. Then you would put the spring bars into position. This may cause the system to re
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  • Equalizer vs. Straitline Weight Distribution Systems For a 34ft Toy Hauler
  • I have seen many debates online between the Equal-i-zer and the Dual Cam Reese weight distribution systems and have not seen a clear cut winner. It seems that the people who have one claim it is the best because it works so well for them, and then the other people with other system do the same. We actually did a test here on one trailer and it seemed that the Equal-i-zer setup provided the best results. But, different trailers will react differently and the peoples opinions will vary too.
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  • Convert a 2 inch Equalizer Weight Distribution System to a 2-1/2 inch System by Swapping Shanks
  • I went out into our warehouse and measured the portion of the Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank # EQ90-02-4900 that you referenced and found that it is 2 inches wide and it will work on your Equalizer weight distribution system that you are currently using. The only difference between the # EQ90-02-4900 and the Equalizer weight distribution shanks for 2 inch hitches is the size of the shank that fits into the hitch opening. This shank should work well for you.
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  • Recommended Weight Distribution System for 31 Foot Airstream Travel Trailer
  • If the tongue weight (TW) of your Airstream does not exceed the 1200 lb TW capacity of the Equal-i-zer # EQ90-00-1200 system, the system would be excellent for you. Be sure to include the weight of anything stowed in the truck bed behind the rear axle as tongue weight to determine if the TW of your Airstream does not exceed the system capacity. Another choice would be the Reese Trunnion System with Dual-Cam Sway Control, part # RP66084. We have been selling the Reese system for years, and it
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  • Weight Distribution Recommendation for a 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser and 2,900 Pound Trailer
  • Anytime the trailer weight is at least 50 percent of the vehicle weight OR if the vehicle sags at the back with the trailer connected, you would benefit from a weight distribution system. To determine the correct system for your application you will need to know the total tongue weight. The total tongue weight can be calculated by taking the tongue weight of the trailer, loaded and ready to tow, then add to that the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I have inc
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  • Can a Weight Distribution System be Used on a Boat Trailer With a Breakaway Tongue
  • Unfortunately a weight distribution system cannot be used on a trailer with a breakaway tongue. The breakaway style tongue cannot handle the additional pressure that is applied to the tongue by the weight distribution system when distributing weight and controlling trailer sway. If you are having trouble with the rear of your 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser sagging when towing your boat trailer, then you may be interested in the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System, # TTORSEQ. I have attached
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  • Will Spring Bars Rated Above Trailer Tongue Weight Make for a Stiff Ride
  • First, when calculating tongue weight, after you have the tongue weight of the trailer, loaded and ready to tow, you then have to add to that the weight of anything you are carrying behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. If you have 200 pounds of gear at the very back of the truck, you add that in as tongue weight. What you are experiencing is a stiff ride because the spring bars are rated much higher than are needed based on the information you have provided. Your tongue weight is way unde
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  • Should You Remove Spring Bars from a Weight Distribution System When Backing Up
  • I would recommend removing the spring bars of this Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System # EQ90-00-0600 before you make any tight turns in forward or reverse. However, if you are backing up in a fairly straight line without making any tight maneuvers you would be fine to leave them on. This applies to the Reese SC Weight Distribution System # RP66153 and basically all weight distribution systems.
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  • Is an Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System Required for Towing a 3,000 lb Trailer
  • Any time a you are towing a trailer that has a gross weight, fully loaded and ready to travel, that is over 50 percent of the vehicles gross weight, a weight distribution system and trailer brakes are recommended. If your vehicle weighs less than 6,000 lbs, a weight distribution system and trailer brakes should be used when towing a 3,000 lb trailer. If you would like to send me the year-make-model of your tow vehicle, the gross weight of your trailer loaded and ready to travel, the loaded
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