Best Weight Disctribution Hitch For 2024 Ram 2500 Towing Brinkley Z Air 297

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I am looking for a weight distribution hitch. 2024 Ram 2500 with auto leveling towing Brinkley Z air 297. travel trailer Max Trailor weight 13500 lbs Brinkleys tend to sway light on tongue weight Thank You

asked by: Gerry S

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Hello Gerry, thanks for reaching out. The correct weight distribution (WD) hitch will depend on the loaded tongue weight of your travel trailer. Each WD hitch has a range of tongue weights it will work with, and ideally you want your trailers tongue weight to fall right in the middle of this range.

According to the online specs I found, the 2025 Brinkley Z air 297 has a GVWR of 13,495 lbs and a hitch weight of 989 lbs. I do suggest you weight your trailer and confirm the loaded tongue weight.

What I recommend for that is the following:

- Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW # EQ37120ET

This will work on trailers with a tongue weight between 800 and 1,200 lbs, and your trailers tongue weight will be right within that range. This means you will get effective ride leveling and sway control. The Equal-i-zer systems are especially nice and are known for being top quality and providing noticeable results.

The video I linked will show you a more in-depth look at the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System.

How often will you be towing your camper? Just a few times a year or are you a full timer?

expert reply by: Jesse M

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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System
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Gerry S.

8/12/2025

Thanks Jesse. I concerned about safety. Prying bars etc. what about the one with hydraulic adjustments

Jesse M.

8/13/2025

@GerryS Yes the B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System # BW78FR would work for your trailer also. This is great for weight distribution and ride leveling but it basically does nothing to control sway.

Gerry

8/13/2025

@JesseM thanks good to know.. Brinkley owners are complaining about the less than 10% tongue causing sway. also I may now need to flat tow 2024 Ram 2500 w Cummins with tow hooks.. I have the Roadmaster 10000 tow bar what to i need on Ram side Thank You

Jesse M.

8/13/2025

@Gerry Yes a spring bar system like the Equalizer really would do a lot more to control the sway. Just need to pinpoint your exact loaded tongue weight. As far as flat towing your 2024 Ram 2500, here are the parts I recommend: - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-522204-5 - RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs # RM-643 - Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord # RM-15267 - Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-156-25 - Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional # SM99251 Also, you may need a drop hitch like part # BLU28XR to level out your tow bar. If the tow bar is more than 3" out of level, a drop hitch will be required. If the drop hitch is used, safety cable extensions # RM-910648-10 will also be required. Will you be installing all this yourself? Or are you taking it somewhere? Let me know if you have any questions on any of this.

Jesse M.

8/13/2025

@Gerry Blue Ox WD hitches are solid. They are especially easy to work with and easy to set up. As far as results they work fine but the Equalizer will provide better results. I would say pretty much everyone here at etrailer would agree Equalizer is the best WD option we offer. You could say the Blue Ox works great for mild to moderate sway. The Equalizer would be more for moderate to severe sway. They are both made here in the USA. Also the Equalizer hitch comes with a lift tool for the spring bars. It makes lifting the bars super easy and it keeps your fingers far away from any pinch points. I know you had mentioned you weren't a fan of the lift tool but there is really nothing to it. We do a training on WD hitches every year and I have seen people with zero experience use the lift tool with ease. The Equalizer hitch does require you to adjust the pitch of the head unit using washers. This means the initial setup can take a bit longer and can involve a bit more trial and error until you get the right setting. The Blue Ox does not require any pitch adjustment so it will be easier to set up. The Equalizer will give you a better towing experience ultimately. How often will you be towing with the WD hitch?

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Gerry

8/13/2025

sorry one more question... should i go with the EQ 16k? ... I could be approaching 13k on the Brinkley with 1300 lb tongue. Thanks

Jesse M.

8/13/2025

@Gerry Don't apologize, Gerry. I am here to help. Its my job and I enjoy it. My goal is to engage with and help our customers. I literally want you to comment on here with questions haha. Anyway, if you are sure the loaded tongue weight will be over 1,300, yes, you should absolutely go with the 16K part # EQ90-00-1600. This is for 1,200-1,600 lbs of tongue weight and it sounds like you will be right there. Keep in mind the frame brackets for this WD hitch must be placed between 27" and 32" back from the center of the coupler ball. I do suggest you measure and make sure there are no obstructions on this part of the A-frame. Once you verify that you can be sure it will work. The shank has a 3" drop which covers most truck and trailer combinations as long as your truck isn't lifted.

Answer 1

Hey Michael! When you're choosing a weight distribution hitch the most important factor is the tongue weight of the trailer. It looks like the dry/unloaded tongue weight of a Brinkley Z Air 297 is 924 lbs. Once you add batteries and propane you…

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Answer 2

Hello Robert, It sounds like you may be experiencing a bit of white-knuckle towing, which is never enjoyable. When a trailer doesn’t want to track straight, it can make every mile feel longer than it should. I do recommend a weight distribution…

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Answer 3

Hey Don, since your tongue weight is higher than the tongue weight range of the #WS54RR you would need to go with the higher rated #WS37RR. If you are over the tongue weight rating of a WD system it basically makes it ineffective. What trailer do you…

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Answer 4

Hey Austin, so the trick to picking out a weight distribution system is to go with one that has a tongue weight range that matches the tongue weight of the trailer. So in your case you'd need a system that has a tongue weight range of right at…

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Answer 5

For me the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System #EQ37100ET is going to be the best system to choose for your 2024 Grand Design Imagine 2500RL. Equal-i-zer has continued to be the hitch everyone is trying to compare themselves to. The made in the…

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Answer 6

Not, currently because the MORryde Handrail Pocket Kit item #MR82JR is out of stock until at least the end of next month (06/24). We do have the Handrail for Second Generation 4-Step MORryde Steps item #MR73AR you mentioned though.

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Answer 7

Hi Adam, The Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control for 2-1/2" Hitch #BLU54TR has a tongue weight capacity range of 1,100 - 1,500lbs so it's a bit above what you're needing and would give you a bad ride quality. You would…

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Answer 8

Hey Karl, yes the Weigh Safe weight distribution system part #WS59MR that you referenced would be a great option as it fits your hitch size of 2. 5 inch and also has the correct weight rating for the Rockwood you plan on getting. This can do a drop…

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Answer 9

Hey Brett, congrats on the new trailer. It looks like your 2019 Forest River Wildwood Heritage Glen LTZ 273RL weighs right at 9,500 lbs when fully loaded. This would put your tongue weight somewhere around 950 lbs - 1,425 lbs when loaded up. I…

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Answer 10

The ProPride 3P Weight Distribution Hitch w/ Sway Control #PR47QR works for a tongue weight of 850-1,400 lbs. Unfortunately you would already be over this tongue weight capacity before you even loaded the trailer. When it comes to choosing a weight…

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Answer 11

The Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System item #EQ64FR will give you flexibility but it will most likely give you a stiff and uncomfortable ride when you are towing your trailer at the lower 7,000 lbs capacity. Tongue weight is typically 10% - 15%…

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Answer 12

Hello Tony, Since we know your tongue weight is 1,800 pounds unloaded, then you will definitely want the Weigh Safe True Tow Weight Distribution Hitch - 2.5" Shank - 10" Drop - 22K GTW, 2.2K TW #WS67RR. The #WS67RR is good for a tongue…

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