As part of recent TT purchase, dealer included used Equalizer 12000/1200 hitch. This is my first experience with a WDH, so looking for some input from other Equalizer users.1. What is the size and material of the rivet washers? I need more tilt to improve weight transfer, but dealer didn't provide any extra washers. Hitch is currently in storage or I'd just take one to the hardware store.2. Does this look bad? Of course Equalizer's photos show a better fit than this, but how about real users? Just wondering if these pins get pushed around enough to bend the pins and/or wallow out the holes.EDIT: Not sure I can link to a photo on Google Drive.Thanks,

As part of recent TT purchase, dealer included used Equalizer 12000/1200 hitch. This is my first experience with a WDH, so looking for some input from other Equalizer users.1. What is the size and material of the rivet washers? I need more tilt to improve weight transfer, but dealer didn't provide any extra washers. Hitch is currently in storage or I'd just take one to the hardware store.2. Does this look bad? Of course Equalizer's photos show a better fit than this, but how about real users? Just wondering if these pins get pushed around enough to bend the pins and/or wallow out the holes.EDIT: Not sure I can link to a photo on Google Drive.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B3Xm1N0ERceORmt6SlFpYTVuUU0Thanks,

The head washers are standard 1/2" (thick style) washers, some like an over sized OD. And I tend to prefer Grade 8 versions that resist compressive force a little better. You can also use the standard thickness 1/2" washers for fine tuning, but that's like splitting hairs.Your picture looks fine. The brackets are still in the L shape form. Its the L shape locking pins that are tilting from worn square holes in the bracket, but that is acceptable. If it worries you, buy a set of new brackets. They are not high dollar to replace.

That doesn't look like mine. My pins are much more straight. Those don't even look like the original pins. I wonder if someone lost the original ones and either made some or bought some cheap ones. The pin, just from looking at the pictures and making a guess, don't look like they fit the holes in the L-brackets. Can you tell if the L-brackets are hollowed out or if the pins are bent? The pictures make it look like they are bent.

Here's another angle.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B3Xm1N0ERceORmt6SlFpYTVuUU0

If the holes in the L bracket are very worn it would be worth getting new ones. Also I highly recommend the new style pins from Equal-i-Zer.A call to them about any wear on the brackets would be worth the time. They are very helpful.

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TheGrouch
Explorer
Mar 08, 2016
Here's another angle.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B3Xm1N0ERceORmt6SlFpYTVuUU0
Nunyadamn
Explorer
Mar 08, 2016
That doesn't look like mine. My pins are much more straight. Those don't even look like the original pins. I wonder if someone lost the original ones and either made some or bought some cheap ones. The pin, just from looking at the pictures and making a guess, don't look like they fit the holes in the L-brackets. Can you tell if the L-brackets are hollowed out or if the pins are bent? The pictures make it look like they are bent.
RinconVTR
Explorer
Mar 08, 2016
The head washers are standard 1/2" (thick style) washers, some like an over sized OD. And I tend to prefer Grade 8 versions that resist compressive force a little better. You can also use the standard thickness 1/2" washers for fine tuning, but that's like splitting hairs.

Your picture looks fine. The brackets are still in the L shape form. Its the L shape locking pins that are tilting from worn square holes in the bracket, but that is acceptable.

If it worries you, buy a set of new brackets. They are not high dollar to replace.
TheGrouch
Explorer
Mar 08, 2016
As part of recent TT purchase, dealer included used Equalizer 12000/1200 hitch. This is my first experience with a WDH, so looking for some input from other Equalizer users.

1. What is the size and material of the rivet washers? I need more tilt to improve weight transfer, but dealer didn't provide any extra washers. Hitch is currently in storage or I'd just take one to the hardware store.

2. Does this look bad? Of course Equalizer's photos show a better fit than this, but how about real users? Just wondering if these pins get pushed around enough to bend the pins and/or wallow out the holes.

EDIT: Not sure I can link to a photo on Google Drive.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B3Xm1N0ERceORmt6SlFpYTVuUU0

Thanks,

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