Recommended Equal-I-zer Weight Distribution System for Forest River Micro Lite Trailer

Published 07/13/2018

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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW

(840)

$863.08

2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs

(2620)

$24.09

2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000

(3870)

$21.40

1-7/8" 12pt Shallow Socket - 3/4" Drive - Chromium-Vanadium Steel

(279)

$19.92

Question:

Hi, I know you get this one all the time, but I need your help. I have a 25foot Forest River Micro Lite. 6800 lbs dry weight. What size Equalizer hitch do I need 10k or 12k? Loaded up I approximate 7500 lbs water, bikes, tools. For the tongue weight I just used the 10 rule and cargo weight in my truck I estimate about 225 lbs. Will you help put me out of my misery on this one :

asked by: Kelly

Expert Reply:

Thanks for the information. Based on your approximate weights and the fact you were on the low end of tongue weight you would already be almost at the max capacity of the 1,000 lb system so I absolutely recommend going with the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway # EQ37120ET. This system is rated for that total tongue weight between 800 and 1200 lbs, so you will be in the sweet spot whether your estimations were a little light or even if they were a little heavy.

With this system, you will also need a hitch ball to match your trailer coupler. If it requires a 2-5/16 inch diameter ball then use # 19286, but if it is 2 inch use # A-90. You will also need the thin walled socket # ALL643216 for installing the hitch ball.

expert reply by: Jason S