Installing an Equalizer Hitch
Hi, all. We are looking for a weight distribution hitch and have found a used equalizer that should work for us. It's rated for 12,000. We will be hauling a 5000lb unloaded weight tt with a expedit...
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First, the tongue weight is what determines how heavy a hitch you need. My trailer is 5400 lb as shipped and 6800 loaded. The tongue is heavy - 1000 lb. The Equalizer 1200/12000 is a very good match for this setup.
I purchased the hitch new and installed it myself at the dealers yard before leaving with the new trailer. Before install I had a truck shop properly torque the ball since it needs a very large socket and very high torque. For the rest I bought a torque wrench and the needed socket. This allows me to check the torque periodically to ensure everything is in spec. A couple of times some nuts had backed off a bit.
The instal was straightforward. I had the hitch head assempled before going to the trailer.
They all have Locktight on them now and I also used nail polish to mark the nut positions so I can easily check visually that nothing has moved.
I hope this helps.
I purchased the hitch new and installed it myself at the dealers yard before leaving with the new trailer. Before install I had a truck shop properly torque the ball since it needs a very large socket and very high torque. For the rest I bought a torque wrench and the needed socket. This allows me to check the torque periodically to ensure everything is in spec. A couple of times some nuts had backed off a bit.
The instal was straightforward. I had the hitch head assempled before going to the trailer.
They all have Locktight on them now and I also used nail polish to mark the nut positions so I can easily check visually that nothing has moved.
I hope this helps.
