Hitch Ball for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System

Published 12/12/2017

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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 4,000 lbs GTW, 400 lbs TW

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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW

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$706.07

Thin Walled Socket for Equal-i-zer Hitches

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2-5/16" Hitch Ball for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems - 10,000 lbs

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Question:

Looking at the equalizer Model:90-00-0400 sway control hitch. Have been researching on your web site. The trailer I pull is rated at just under 3000 lbs dry weight with a TW of just under 400 lbs. Pulling with a 2017 Nissan Frontier. We have a lot of sway from tractors passing us and wind need to fix. I have read that you dont want to go over your trailer weight with the hitch rating or sway control will suffer. Sooo would you recommend this hitch with my set up?

asked by: Dexter S

Expert Reply:

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 2-5/16" ball then the right one would be the 2-5/16" Hitch Ball for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems # EQ91-00-6100. It is also recommended you use Thin Walled Socket for Equal-i-zer Hitches # EQ70-00-4800 to make installation of this ball a little easier.

I've attached links to video reviews of these products for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Kyle S

Dexter S.

12/12/2017

Kyle S.

12/12/2017

The Equal-i-zer # EQ37040ET is for total tongue weights between 100 lbs and 400 lbs; if the dry tongue weight of your trailer is just under 400 lbs then this would not be the right system for you. In order to choose the best weight distribution system, you will first need to know your total tongue weight (TTW), which is the tongue weight of your fully loaded and ready to go trailer plus the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of your 2017 Nissan Frontier. To determine your trailer's loaded tongue weight, you can use a scale such as the etrailer # e99044 or by using one of the methods outlined in the help article on determining tongue weight I've linked for you. From there, simply add on the weight of the cargo behind the rear axle of your vehicle and you'll have your TTW. The ideal system would be one in which your TTW would fall somewhere in the middle of the weight distribution system's tongue weight capacity. For example, if your TTW was 475 lbs then a great choice would be the Equal-i-zer # EQ37060ET, which has tongue weight capacities between 200 lbs and 600 lbs. I've added a link to our page with each of our weight distribution systems for you to come back to once you determine your TTW.