10 K Equalizer for Light Weight Trailer?

Desert Captain wrote:
It just makes no sense whatsoever to be near or at the maximum of anything.---

What does "at the maximum of" mean as applied to WD bars?
With the OP's rig, a TW of 625# would cause a load of about 240# to be removed from the TV's steer axle.
To restore the front axle to the unhitched value would require a load of about 480# to be applied to each WD bar.
Are you going to tell us that a load of 480# applied to a WD bar rated for 600# would put the bar "near or at the maximum"?

Desert Captain wrote:
---The difference in ride and handling is also insignificant. What possible advantage is there to going with the lighter/weaker WDH?---

One possible advantage is that the difference in ride, with more flexible bars versus less flexible bars, might not be insignificant.
The less flexible bars can transfer more road shock from TT to TV.

Another possible advantage is that the difference in handling, with more flexible bars versus less flexible bars, might not be insignificant.
The less flexible bars will cause greater variations in load transfer when the TV's rear tires go through a dip or over a bump.

Another possible advantage is that the difference in fatigue loading on the TV's receiver and the TT's A-frame and body might not be insignificant.
The less flexible bars likely will cause larger dynamic forces and moments to be transmitted between TV and TT and vice versa.

Desert Captain wrote:
---Check with Progress Mfg and ask how many of each unit they sell. Want to wager that the 1,000/10,000# model is the overwhelming sales leader?

Which hitch is the biggest seller proves nothing. If they do sell more of the 1000/10000# model, do you think it might be due to the fact that they do not sell an 800/8000#.? And, if you closely followed WDH selection discussions on this Forum, you would know that Equal-i-zer loses sales to Reese because the former does not offer an 800# hitch and the latter does.

Desert Captain wrote:
It just makes no sense whatsoever to be near or at the maximum of anything.---

Does that apply to someone who tows with a truck which "comes in at 6924# against a GVWR of 7050#"?

Ron

Ron Gratz wrote:

Desert Captain wrote:
It just makes no sense whatsoever to be near or at the maximum of anything. The cost differential between the two is a joke. The difference in ride and handling is also insignificant. What possible advantage is there to going with the lighter/weaker WDH?---

Based on this "logic" --

I guess Progress Mfg. should drop the 400, 600, 1000, and 1200# Equal-i-zer hitches and sell only the 1400/14000# model.

It's gotta be cheaper to manufacture and sell only one model versus five.

Ron

Ron, did you read my post? As far as your analogy, well that dog just won't hunt. What is the advantage of pushing things to their maximum limits? :h (Psst, this is the part where you actually answer my question). I merely pointed out that the cost and performance are a wash so why go with less and push the limits. You might want to address these issues as they are relevant to the discussion at hand.

The majority of folks out there do very well with the 10,000# WDH as it fits the needs without compromise of most folks pulling a TT between 18 and 30'. Check with Progress Mfg and ask how many of each unit they sell. Want to wager that the 1,000/10,000# model is the overwhelming sales leader? :R

I greatly appreciate all the responses that I have received to my post! RWDIII, I enjoyed the photo of your Fun Finder and F-150. My F-150 is the same color. Do you have a 5.4 Triton in yours? That Palomino look pretty good perched on your pickup!

Mike

Desert Captain wrote:
It just makes no sense whatsoever to be near or at the maximum of anything. The cost differential between the two is a joke. The difference in ride and handling is also insignificant. What possible advantage is there to going with the lighter/weaker WDH?---

Based on this "logic" --

I guess Progress Mfg. should drop the 400, 600, 1000, and 1200# Equal-i-zer hitches and sell only the 1400/14000# model.

It's gotta be cheaper to manufacture and sell only one model versus five.

Ron

It just makes no sense whatsoever to be near or at the maximum of anything. The cost differential between the two is a joke. The difference in ride and handling is also insignificant. What possible advantage is there to going with the lighter/weaker WDH? No room to load heavy for a particular trip, simply no room to work. You run on the edge eventually you get cut. :S

Chuck&Gail wrote:
GVWR = 5855#. Desired tongue weight is 13% to 15% of TT GVWR, thus 761# to 878#. The 600# bars are TOO SMALL! Get the 1000# bars (10k hitch).

WDH selection should be based on tongue weight consistent with trailer length and the actual loaded weight when known, or on a reasonable estimate when actual is not known.

The OP wrote:
---Full loaded with water and supplies it weighs in at 5,200 lbs.---

For a trailer of that length, a tongue weight of 625# (5200*12%) is plenty.

IMO, a 600# WDH is a better match than a 1000# WDH.

Ron

GVWR = 5855#. Desired tongue weight is 13% to 15% of TT GVWR, thus 761# to 878#. The 600# bars are TOO SMALL! Get the 1000# bars (10k hitch).

I tow a Funfinder 230DS and use an EazLift 1000 (10,000 lb). Also used it on my Funfinder 189FBR. Works great.

I tow a 5K# TT with the Reese 10,000# and single anti sway bar. I cannot imagine going with anything smaller as it tows like a dream. No sway whatsoever or anything else to create a white knuckle moment in 3 years and it rides real nice. :B

I had a FF 189 Fbr for 6 yrs and about 12500 miles towed before I downsized to a TC.On the old fun finder forum there was concern with HD bars,that if hitched
to tight,the bars, that the frame could be bent.
I would go with 600lb bars.If you reply,state your trucks GVW and payload.I never had a problem with towing with the 7200GVW towpackage with 3.73
Happy trails
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