What size Equal-i-zer hitch do I need?

I would go with the 10,000/1000 Equal-i-zer hitch.

3oaks wrote:
I would go with the 10,000/1000 Equal-i-zer hitch.

2X. Agree.

Congrats on the new rig!!!

Because of the generator and second battery, I would probably go with the 1200lb bars myself. A dry tw of 645lbs, plus ~120lbs for 2-20lb tanks and a battery, or ~160lbs for 2-30lb tanks and a battery, plus ~200lbs (generator and second battery) you are basically at about 1000lbs tw before loading any of the rest of your stuff (clothes, bedding, camp chairs, etc...) up. Especially if you have a cent pass through as that can get loaded up real quick, putting the majority of the weight on the tongue.

Good luck!!!

I'm using the 10,000/1,000 bars with my trailer that has a dry tongue weight of 825lbs. Fully loaded it is around 950lbs. It works great!!

x2 with need a vacation, I think you will be to close with the 1000. go for the 1200. I made a rack that went over the front propane tanks, and that is where we carry the bikes or our Honda genny

Thanks to all for your help with this.

Through the years I have learned not to rely on any manufacturers data relative to weights. Let's just say with all the emphasis on light weight and now even ultra-light weight trailers that are targeted for 1/2-ton trucks it is in their best interest to keep all published weights low.

I would therefore load the trailer with your all your gear as you want to tow it and weigh the tongue weight. Once you get that weight you shou8ld also add the weight of items you will pack in the truck box from the axle back. Yes it is a little extra work to do this but it is better than getting bars too light and not be able to transfer the weight to the trucks front tires. Just as bad is getting too heavy of bars and beating the trailer and truck on rough roads. Let's just say 'been there done that.'

You could weigh the tongue with a portable scale that sells for about $125 or just use a bathroom scale. It is pretty easy to do with a bathroom scale. Below is a link to a portable scale as well as instructions how to get the weight with a bathroom scale.

https://www.etrailer.com/faq-how-to-determine-trailer-tongue-weight.aspx