Hey Equalizer people, which one should I get?

[09KZMXT266]

I think I want to order an Equalizer WDH, and wonder which one...

I tow with a 2013 F150 Ecoboost with payload of 1200#.

My toy hauler weighs 5k to 6k depending with a GVWR of 7k

Tounge weight is around 800#.

Do I get the one rated at 10k, 12,or 14k?

Thanks....

[Ron3rd]

What downtheroad said.

The second hitch he shows is the old EAZ-Lift style hitch, which was the original WD hitch and lots of companies copied. You can add a single or dual friction sway control with this type. The Equal-i-zer Brand hitch has built in sway control. Equal-i-zer has an easy calculator on their site to aid in bar selection in terms of pounds.

[downtheroad]

OK....

This is an Equal-i-zer Brand hitch. It has some built in sway control in addition to weight distribution



This is a generic weight distribution hitch...a number of manufacturers offer it or very similar. It does not have any sway control components built into it. It is often mistakenly called an Equalizer hitch (confused with Equal-i-zer). An optional friction sway bar can be added to it for some sway control

[09KZMXT266]

Francesca Knowles wrote:

09KZMXT266 wrote:

Francesca Knowles wrote:
E-trailer has a very informative page that explains how to properly choose/size weight distributing hitch systems. Here's the link.

Whatever size you decide to buy, do understand that unless specifically designed/advertised to do so, WDH systems do NOT serve as/provide sway control, which then must be added on. Too many folks have discovered this the hard way. That part of the equation is also well explained at the linked-to page above.

Are you saying the sway control built-in on some WDH's is not adequate? The Equalizer WDH has sway built in.

Is he talking about that specific brand? Couldn't tell...

I'm just saying that not all WDH hitch systems have built-in sway control. And since the O.P. only asks about weight capacity, I thought it worth mentioning as something to be looked for/at.

I currently have a Pro Series cheapy WDH system. I was wanting to add sway control. Instead of adding a friction bar, I have decided to upgrade to a WDH system with sway built-in. Someone recommended Equal-i-zer brand and it looked promising. I just wasn't sure if I should go 10k,or 12k really.

Now, on another forum everyone is pushing the Anderson No-sway WDH system and I may change my mind to that. 🙂

[Francesca_Knowl]

09KZMXT266 wrote:

Francesca Knowles wrote:
E-trailer has a very informative page that explains how to properly choose/size weight distributing hitch systems. Here's the link.

Whatever size you decide to buy, do understand that unless specifically designed/advertised to do so, WDH systems do NOT serve as/provide sway control, which then must be added on. Too many folks have discovered this the hard way. That part of the equation is also well explained at the linked-to page above.

Are you saying the sway control built-in on some WDH's is not adequate? The Equalizer WDH has sway built in.

Is he talking about that specific brand? Couldn't tell...

I'm just saying that not all WDH hitch systems have built-in sway control. And since the O.P. only asks about weight capacity, I thought it worth mentioning as something to be looked for/at.

[DutchmenSport]

downtheroad wrote:
Once again here on the Forum with confusion between Equalizer and Eual-i-zer hitches.

Would you please explain the difference between "Euqalizer" and "Eual-i-zer". When I do an internet search of "Eual-i-zer" I get only hits for "Equalizer" and "Equal-i-zer" hitches. And they are one and the same.

What the difference?

[downtheroad]

Once again here on the Forum with confusion between Equalizer and Equal-i-zer hitches.

[09KZMXT266]

Francesca Knowles wrote:
E-trailer has a very informative page that explains how to properly choose/size weight distributing hitch systems. Here's the link.

Whatever size you decide to buy, do understand that unless specifically designed/advertised to do so, WDH systems do NOT serve as/provide sway control, which then must be added on. Too many folks have discovered this the hard way. That part of the equation is also well explained at the linked-to page above.

Are you saying the sway control built-in on some WDH's is not adequate? The Equalizer WDH has sway built in.

[Francesca_Knowl]

E-trailer has a very informative page that explains how to properly choose/size weight distributing hitch systems. Here's the link.

Whatever size you decide to buy, do understand that unless specifically designed/advertised to do so, WDH systems do NOT serve as/provide sway control, which then must be added on. Too many folks have discovered this the hard way. That part of the equation is also well explained at the linked-to page above.

[DutchmenSport]

My outfit is a bit heavier than yours, but I have the 14K. No regrets. I think with your rig, the 10K would do it. However, if you are planning on switching trailers some day soon, you may want to go with the 12K. Don't just plan for the immediate moment, but look ahead also. I used the same WD bars on 3 different trailers and 4 different tow vehicles. I thought the WD system was a bit overkill when I first got them, but they paid to be beneficial a couple years later when we traded for a heavier camper. (I'm just sayin'? Think about your future too!).

[camp-n-family]

If your weights are loaded then the 10k should be plenty and still leave a little room for the tongue weight to increase. Bigger than that would work but ride may suffer with the stiffer bars.