Recommended Weight Distribution Hitch System For a 6,000LB Sailboat Trailer With a Straight Tongue

Published 11/03/2021

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Pole-Tongue Adapter for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems - 14,000 lbs GTW, 1,400 lbs TW

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

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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW

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2" Hitch Ball for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems - 8,000 lbs

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Question:

My trailer uses a 2” ball will that still work?

asked by: Justin R

Helpful Expert Reply:

No photo required, this is a common issue with boat trailers. For your sailboat trailer you will need to use a Pole-Tongue Adapter # EQ95-01-5950 that is designed to fit a straight tongue that is between 1" and 5" wide, with a vertical height between 2" and 5". This will allow you to use a Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System for your sailboat.

It is important to match the tongue weight of your sailboat trailer to the tongue weight of the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System. With the total weight being roughly 6,000lbs it sounds like the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System # EQ37100ET is the correct one for you. This is designed for trailers with a tongue weight of 600-1,000lbs and a maximum trailer weight of 10,000lbs. If your sailboat does not fall into the 600-1,000lbs of tongue weight please let me know what the tongue weight is and I will recommend a system that will meet your tongue weight.

We do offer a etrailer Tongue Weight Scale # e99044 if you are unsure of the tongue weight and need a way to measure it. This will measure the tongue weight up to 2,000lbs and will fit a 1-7/8", 2", and 2-5/16" trailer coupler.

To install the 2-5/16" hitch ball on the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System # EQ37100ET you will need a 1-7/8" 12pt Thin Walled Socket # ALL643216. You may also like the Sway Bracket Jackets # EQ95-01-5150 as they will cut down on the noise the hitch produces when you are maneuvering the trailer at the boat ramp.

expert reply by: Bud M

Justin R.

11/3/2021

My trailer uses a 2” ball will that still work?

Gregory M.

11/3/2021

Since your trailer uses 2" coupler you would need to replace the ball with the 2" Hitch Ball # EQ91-00-6080. This ball will fit the same 1-1/4" opening but the ball is only rated for trailers up to 8,000lbs which will not be an issue if you will only use the weight distribution system with your sailboat trailer.