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Replacement Equalizer for a 2022 Grand Design Imagine XLS 22MLE  

Updated 01/28/2026 | Published 01/25/2026

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Hi, I have a 2022 grand design 22MLE with a GVWR of 6995lbs. Which ez-flex suspension kit would you suggest? 6000lbs or 8000lbs Also which bolt on bumper mounted 2 hitch would you recommend for my trailer? Thx.

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Hey Hugh, thanks for the information! I checked with Grand Design and you're going to need the 8,000 lbs Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit item # K71-653-00. The 8,000 lbs equalizer matches your current item # A2252CB-GALV equalizer length wise and is also designed for 35" axle spreads.

The Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit item # K71-653-00 includes replacement shackle straps and upgraded suspension bolts.

For a bumper mounted 2" hitch, I recommend our etrailer item # e38HR. This hitch bolts directly to 4" x 4" and 4" x 4-1/2" square bumpers. It has a 3,500 lbs towing capacity and a 350 lbs. I highly recommend checking your owner's manual to ensure your Grand Design's bumper is rated to be used for towing or mounting accessories to.

What do you plan on using your new hitch for?

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Hugh W.

1/28/2026

The new hitch would be used for an ebike bike rack. Each bike is approximately 70lbs

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Jerred H.

1/28/2026

@HughW The etrailer item # e38HR definitely would work with that setup. You'll just want to confirm your bumper is rated for the additional weight. I do not have access to that information. I also recommend checking to see if your bike rack is rated for use behind a travel trailer and can be used on a bumper mounted hitch. If you want to tell me what make and model your bike rack is, I can look that up for you.

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