Equal-I-Zer Weight Distribution System Vs. Reese Strait-Line Comparison and Recommendation

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Which weight distribution is going to give better weight distribution and sway control, the Reese dual cam system or Equalizer?

asked by: William G

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The two systems you mentioned are basically the two best systems available for weight distribution. Either one will work great for you as long as it is properly rated for your setup and is properly installed/set up.

Personally I like the Reese Strait Line system since they use spring steel for the spring bars that are designed to bend and then go back to their original shape. Equalizer bars will still flex back too but since it's not spring steel it will be a more rigid flex. I also like that the dual cam setup of the Strait Line systems works to proactively stop sway before it starts. The Equalizer system uses friction to slow the movement of sway but does not actually work to keep the vehicle going straight like the dual cams do.

For the Strait Line system rated the same as the Equalizer part # EQ37121ET that you referenced you would want the part # RP66084 which has a 600 -1,200 lb tongue weight rating.

That being said there are several people out there who swear by the Equalizer as the best system around. It gets debated pretty frequently on forums. But for the reasons I mentioned (and because you don't have to lube the Strait Line systems ever) I would go with the Strait Line system over the Equalizer.

For a 2 inch ball you would want part # A-90 and for a 2-5/16 inch ball # 19286.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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