Downsizing and Equalizer

Pretty sure you will be fine. I used the 10K model with a hybrid that only weighed 2800. You can always go too much just not too little. Just look at Costco;)

Call Equal-i-zer and ask. I think you will be OK to keep your set-up. The company is very helpful on the phone.

The EQ 1000 pound bars are designed for 400-1000 pounds of TW. Your hybrid will be in that range if you want to keep it.

NY Surveyor wrote:
We are downsizing from a 32' trailer that weighs approx 7500lbs dry to a 21' hybrid with a dry weight of 3600lbs. I'm towing with a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 with the Hemi V8.

I purchased an equalizer rated at 10,000lbs for my old trailer. I'm assuming that this is going to be overkill for my new trailer.

When we sold our 24' triple bunk bed KZ Spree I also sold the 10,000 / 1,000 lb Equal-i-zer I had used when towing this trailer as we too also intended to downsize to a shorter, lighter couple's trailer and I knew I'd need a lighter rated WD system. Unfortunately, one of the downsides to the Equal-i-zer is that you can't just change out the spring bars for those with a different rating so you might as well sell the one you have and buy a 6,000 / 600 lb Equal-i-zer for use with this new hybrid you're downsizing to. OR, better still (IMO) invest in a Blue Ox Sway Pro, either a 550 lb or 750 lb version, 'cause it'll also work well, is much easier to set up and readjust later on if necessary, AND if you ever change trailers again you can keep the system and if necessary just swap out the spring bars for those with a different rating. :p

http://www.equalizerhitch.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=4_24

Yes, Equal-i-zer says the spring arms are not interchangeable. Sell the hitch to the person who bought your camper. He needs it. Buy one with the spring arms matched to your tongue weight.