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Aug 03, 2015

Equalizer Question

I have an Equalizer 4-Point WD hitch. Without going out to look, I think its a 1200 lb. model. Doesn't really matter for this though.

We use ours a lot. We make at least 15+ trips per year and average probably 7500 miles annually. I've always inserted the bars with the labels facing out. Always.

Does anyone else flip theirs from time to time? I'm not sure if its recommended or not. On one hand, it seems like a lot of constant pull in one direction. But on the other hand, flipping them over could be like bending a piece of steel back and forth which makes it weaker. But of course, these bars don't retain a bend. They're always straight no matter how hard they work.

Am I overthinking this? I have no clue what the manual says or if it even addresses this. Right now, I don't even know where it is. :)
  • When we had a TT we used an Equilizer hitch and loved it. Can't say I ever thought about your question, I always put them labels out but sometimes on opposite sides so labels were upside down. Didn't do this on purpose, just didn't worry about it.

    The only thing I didn't like about the hitch was the noise it made when turning slowly at gas stations or in RV parks. Was able to eliminate 90% of this by purchasing the L-bracket pads and greasing the joints. If you haven't already got these I'd highly recommend it.
  • Nope. I don't flip mine. They wear in a certain pattern and with a little of the Equalizer lube and the constant wear pattern the noise from my hitch is non-existent.

    I have the 1400 set up, and it's rock solid.

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