Equal-I-Zer Weight Distribution Recommendation for Towing 4,000 lb Boat

Updated 04/30/2018 | Published 04/29/2018

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Question:

Hello. I would like advice on a Equal-i-zer hitch. I have a F150 with that can pull 10,000 lbs technically 12,000 lbs according to the book but would never approach that. I mainly tow a boat long distances. The boat is 4,000 dry weight plus 46 gallon gas tank and some gear. I have two questions. I always rather be well in the safety range. I know you sell a 6,000 lb towing system and a 10,000 lb system in the Equal-i-zer brand. I rather do the larger 10,000 system but would like advice if it is better to more closely match the weight of what you are pulling. I want it to be a safe as possible. My second question is I pull a boat trailer with a pole-tongue. It does NOT have a swivel away tongue. I was told that you have a adaptor for such a trailer that works with the Equal-i-zer hitch. Can you advise me on the model number and where to find such an adaptor on your webpage. Thank you very much for your advise.

asked by: Jason C

Expert Reply:

The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached a help article on determining tongue weight for you to check out as well. You will want the loaded tongue weight of your setup to fall right in the middle of the tongue weight range of the system you use.

So your boat would weigh around 4,400 lbs with fuel plus the weight of your trailer and gear. Based on that you'd end up in the tongue weight range of the Equal-I-Zer part # EQ37100ET which has a range of 600-1,000 lbs. Since you also have a pole tongue trailer you'd need the pole tongue adapter part # EQ95-01-5950 too plus a thin walled socket like # ALL643216 to install the hitch ball and you'd be set.

expert reply by: Jameson C