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tscholz1
Explorer
Apr 12, 2015

What Equalizer Hitch to Choose

We have a 2013 Coachmen Freedom Express Liberty Edition 320BHDS. Dry weight 7914#. Max cargo 2744#. Tongue weight 841#. Tow vehicle is 2003 GMC Sierra 2500hd diesel long bed. I have an equalizer hitch from previous trailer but it was a light weight trailer. This trailer is at least 3000# more and I don't feel this hitch is adequate for the new trailer. I love the equalizer system and prefer to stick with it. Equalizer has a calculation to choose proper hitch. Not sure what amount of pounds I should use for after axle. Usually have an ez-up, light weight chairs, tool box, portable wagon in the back of the truck. Also some trips we have two kayaks on top. How many pounds of gear on average do people load in their camper? Does this add to tongue weight. I thru some numbers and came up with the 90-00-1200 model. Is this the proper one or should I go with the 90-00-1400 model? Thanks for any input you can give me.
  • Ron3rd's avatar
    Ron3rd
    Explorer III
    Apr 14, 2015
    My trailer is about 1,000 lbs lighter than yours, and I went with the 1200 lb bars if that is any help. I agree with the 1400 lb bar recommendation.
  • BarneyS's avatar
    BarneyS
    Explorer III
    Apr 12, 2015
    I think if it were me I would get a 1400lb model hitch. Your tongue weight is most likely going to be north of 1200lbs.
    Barney
  • downtheroad's avatar
    downtheroad
    Explorer
    Apr 12, 2015
    OK...forget the dry weights...you have about 10600 lbs GVWR...meaning that you can figure around 1200 lbs of tongue weight...

    Get at least the 1200 lb. bars for your Equalizer.

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