bar size for Equal-i-zer hitch

Thanks Krobbe. I think I'm leaning strongly toward the 1200# bars.

The GVWR on your TT is 7660#. x 13% = 996# hitch wt.
My actual hitch wt is 1040#. I have the Equal-i-zer 1200# bars and tows great.

Thanks very much. I don't have the trailer yet, so the only actual scale weight I have thus far is the actual dry weight.
I will check with the manufacturer. Assuming it doesn't exceed their limits and since I am going to be very close to the 1,000# mark, is there much (any?) harm in going up to the 1,200# bars (12,000# GTW).

Just not sure how exact a science this is. Seems to me there's some "insurance" room - meaning, If my actual hitch weight happens to come out to 985#, it would make sense to go not just to the 1,000# bars (10,000# GTW), but to move up one level... assuming that doesn't cause undue ride harshness, etc. Just coming from the school of thought that slightly more than needed is better than running the risk of being under, even by a little (for example: if I loaded up my trailer to a tongue weight of 1,100#).

Thanks again for the advice and guidance.

Actual scaled weights are best, But I have a hard time seeing you needing more than a 10K hitch. If you decide to go bigger, check with your TT manufacturer. Some have limits on how heavy a bar can be based on the tongue frame size.

TT is a 2013 Cruiser Viewfinder Signature 28BHSS.
Actual Dry Weight: 5940#
Published hitch weight: 660#
Will have 2 20# propane bottles and 2 batteries.

Will be towing with 2012 Tundra Double Cab Limited 4x4 with towing package.

Thanks, Dean

I'm guessing after loading the trailer with battery, propane, and gear you'll probably be pretty close to 1,000 lbs on the hitch. Hard to say without real weights.

If you're thinking you might upgrade to a larger trailer in the next 5 years I might be inclined to go with the 1200 lbs version so you don't have to upgrade later. I agree 1,400 would probably be way overkill and might negatively impact performance/comfort. I believe you have to replace the hitch head and bars to up the weight rating as i don't think the larger capacity bars will fit in the smaller hitch heads.

1,000 or 1,200

Tell us what you've got and give all the weights for better answers.