Comparing The Reese SC Weight Distribution System With The Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System
Updated 12/13/2016 | Published 12/12/2016
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I am planning to buy and tow a trailer for the first time and am trying to decide between a Reese 66151 and Equalizer EQ37060ET. Tow vehicle: 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee I-6 with factory Class 3 tow package and Prodigy P2 brake controller. Trailer: 2009 Casita Spirit deluxe 17. Trailer weight @2800 pounds. Tongue weight @ 350 pounds + Plus weight of WDH?. I would like to know any reasons to choose one of these hitches over the other. Thanks for any information.
asked by: Dee W
Expert Reply:
The Reese SC Weight Distribution System w Sway Control has been replaced with the Steadi-Flex # RP66558, and the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW, # EQ37060ET, are both really nice weight distribution systems with sway control. There are only minor differences between them.
For weight distribution systems, you always want to look at the total tongue weight that includes the trailer tongue weight when fully loaded along with any cargo weight behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. That combination will give you the total tongue weight that you will want to be as close to the middle of the spectrum of with a weight distribution system. You seem to have a good grasp on this with the systems you asked me to compare.
The Equal-i-zer system has 4 point sway control with two points in the head of the the system and two in the brackets both of which use metal on metal friction for sway control. The Reese System uses automotive quality brake pad material to create the friction to control sway. This system has two point sway control and has a head that allows you to add a friction bar like # 83660, if desired. The Reese system is a slightly quieter system due to that brake pad material but the Equil-i-zer is slightly easier to install and has a better weight range, so I recommend the the Equil-i-zer. You will need a 2 inch ball like the # A-90 or a 2-5/16 inch ball like # 19286 with either system.
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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Trunnion Bar
- Fits 3 Inch Frame
- Fits 4 Inch Frame
- Fits 5 Inch Frame
- Fits 6 Inch Frame
- Includes Shank
- Top-Mount
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 400 lbs
- 500 lbs
- Equal-i-zer
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