Towing a trailer heavier than the truck
This question is about equalizer hitches, and what size to purchase. The trailer is going to weigh about 20 to 25% more than the truck with this setup and I wonder whether there is any concern abou...
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Equalizer is a brand name for a weight distributing hitch. There are others made by Hensley, Propride, Curt, Andersen, BlueOx, Reese, etc.
Your question appears to be about sizing a weight distributing hitch, and not necessarily an Equalizer.
Weight distributing hitches (including Equalizer) do come in different weight ratings, and those are based on the trailer's loaded tongue weight.
If you can give more specifics (UVW, GVWR, Make / Model, etc) on the trailer, we can give you a better idea of what to look for.
Your question appears to be about sizing a weight distributing hitch, and not necessarily an Equalizer.
Weight distributing hitches (including Equalizer) do come in different weight ratings, and those are based on the trailer's loaded tongue weight.
If you can give more specifics (UVW, GVWR, Make / Model, etc) on the trailer, we can give you a better idea of what to look for.
