Is it bad to get to big of Equalizer hitch
Is there anything wrong with getting an Equalizer hitch that is a size too big? I am following the instructions on their website and it recommends a 10k but if I add a lot of extra cargo weight then i...
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dodge guy wrote:
Yes if you are on the high end of a 1200 lb hitch then going to a 1400lb hitch may be OK.
dodge guy wrote:
Now we know using a 1400lb hitch on a 1200 lb tongue weight trailer isn't going to break anything (at least it shouldn't) but it will not be sized appropriately and adverse handling could result because of it.
I think you are sorta agreeing with me but I feel these two comments contradict each other. Lets use a specific example to help clarify.
Let's say the tongue weight of my camper is typically 1175 lbs so a 1200 lb hitch would be appropriate. But, we take some longer trips at times and bring a lot more stuff (especially bottled water/gatorade) and that stuff goes in the storage of my camper near the front. This extra stuff could easily increase my tongue weight to 1250-1275.
So, which hitch should I get? the 1200 or 1400 lb hitch?
Your second statement above would suggest that if I buy the 1400 lb hitch then when I am in my typical camping setup with 1175 lbs of tongue weight then "adverse handling could result". But, if I buy the 1200 lb hitch then I will be overload when going on longer trips.
