Equalizer or Blue Ox Weight Distribution for 7,500 lb Trailer

Published 09/01/2016

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Question:

You helped with the hitch, what about a brake controller for the trailer brakes. What would you suggest, 2010 Tundra pulling the dual axle StarCraft 286 RLWS 7500# trailer.

asked by: Wally G

Helpful Expert Reply:

Between Equalizer and Blue Ox I would go with the Equalizer hands down. Equalizer systems are among the nicest systems you can use. The Blue Ox systems work decently but in terms of sway reduction, ease of install, and reliability the Equalizer is the way to go.

You would want the part # EQ37120ET which would work great on your trailer that weighs 7,500 lbs. It comes with a hitch ball but you would need the thin walled socket part # ALL643216 to install it.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Wally G.

9/1/2016

You helped with the hitch, what about a brake controller for the trailer brakes. What would you suggest, 2010 Tundra pulling the dual axle StarCraft 286 RLWS 7500# trailer.

Jameson C.

9/1/2016

For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. This is a proportional brake controller that senses the amount of braking the tow vehicle is applying and applies a proportionate amount to the trailer brakes. For an install harness all you would need is the part # 3040-P which will plug into the controller and then plug into the port under your dash. You will need to ground the white wire though. Check out the install video that shows this on a 2010 Tundra just like yours as well.