Availability of 2-5/16" Ball for Andersen Weight Distribution Hitch

Updated 05/01/2026 | Published 04/28/2026

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Andersen Weight Distribution Hitch w Sway Control - 4" Drop/Rise - 10K GTW, 1.4K TW

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Replacement 2-5/16" Ball for Andersen Weight Distribution Hitches

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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW

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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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Question:

Part Number AN88VR: We bought a smaller camper brand new 21foot Gulf Stream 6,020 GVWR 2x5 frame, requiring a 2 5/16inch ball. Im finding this is a weird combination. Can you simply give me the 2 5/16inch ball with the Andersen Weight Distribution Hitch 10K, 4inch rise/, 3/4/5/6 brackets, with a 2inch shank? I dont really need the 14K version with a 6inch rise/. The tuck and trailer are pretty even so I believe 4inch rise/ would work best.

asked by: Mike

Expert Reply:

Hi Mike; we don't have a way to swap out the 2" ball on the Andersen Weight Distribution Hitch # AN88VR. We do have the 2-5/16" ball separately, # AN45VR, but we don't have it as a complete system. If you really want the Andersen, what I would do is reach out to them directly and see if they are able to sell it to you in that configuration.

If you want my opinion, I would not choose this weight distribution hitch for your new camper. I have an Andersen since it was free from the dealer and I am not a big fan. It is pretty ineffective overall, especially if you're closer to your towing capacity with a truck like your 2026 Ranger.

I think you will be a lot happier with the Equal-i-zer # EQ37060ET. This comes with a 2-5/16" ball and is rated for 200-600 lbs of tongue weight. You're probably right on the edge of the range so I would measure your tongue weight to find the correct rating.

We also have the # EQ37100ET for 600–1,000 lbs of tongue weight. Equal-i-zer is widely considered the best and makes a great product. There are definitely people out there who like the Andersen, but from personal experience there are much better systems in the same price range.

expert reply by: Robin H

Equal-i-zer WDH
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Mike

4/30/2026

Robin, Thank you so much for your detailed response and your recommendations. I was highly considering the Equalizer before, then got swayed by the Andersen videos. But since they don't have a combination for my setup, I'll get the equalizer. Expect an order from me momentarily. Thank you again. --Mike

Robin H.

5/1/2026

@Mike you're welcome! I don't like to necessarily bash products, but my own experience with this system just isn't the best. I could be wrong, but I think a lot of the people who are happy with it would be happy without a WDH as well. If I towed my trailer with a 1-ton pickup I'm sure it would seem like the Andersen was amazing. Equal-i-zer built their company around weight distribution and their systems are top notch. I'm sure you will be a lot happier with the # EQ37060ET.