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RAMwoodworks
Explorer
Aug 10, 2015

Equal-i-zer hitch issues

My new to me hybrid TT (F19 Cub by Thor) came with an Equal-I-zer hitch. The previous owner didn't know much about it except it was heavy.

First thing is one of the sockets where the spring arms go into the hitch head is cracked which I will have to get welded since no parts are available. The company even tack welded the washers in place to prevent disassembly. I have no worries about a weld holding up since a proper weld will be as strong or stronger than the original metal.

Second thing is from reading the manual it seems that the spring arms should not be easy to lift over the brackets on the trailer with the full tongue weight on the TV. The couple of times I have hitched and unhitched I can push the bars in place with full weight on the ball. Is that correct?

The Camper is light and barely lowers the rear of SWMBO's Acadia when I drop it on the ball. I'd appreciate any tips on how to get this properly setup. If it matters the hitch is a model 90-00-0600.
http://www.equalizerhitch.com/pdf/EQOwnersManual.pdf
  • cbwallace's avatar
    cbwallace
    Explorer
    Aug 10, 2015
    For an Equal-I-zer hitch to have proper weight distribution and sway control there needs to be sufficient pressure between the arms and L brackets they rest on. My arms are several inches below my L brackets when my hitch is lowered onto the ball. With my setup, the 900 lbs of tongue weight barely squats my 2500 so I would say you should follow the instructions and videos on Progress Mfg's web site to ensure it is properly adjusted. If you need to add or reduce the number of washers you may need to purchase a new spacer rivet also available on Progress Mfg's web site. As for the cracked socket, some Equal-I-Zer hitches are improperly installed with a ball shank that is too long and on sharp turns will cause the socket to hit the end of the shank. I would try welding as well is other option appear to be purchasing a complete new head.

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