Getting ready to do a PDI on a new trailer - Grand Design 2670MK. Included in the price is an Equalizer WDH. What size should I get? GVWR of the trailer is 8495. So hitch weight could be up to 127...
We have a 30' Arctic Fox 28F. Tongue weight is 1000-1100 pounds depending on the load.
From day one we have used an Equalizer hitch with 1400# bars.
Negative impact? None to speak of. We have no trouble with weight transfer to balance the load, we have no sway issues, nothing. Everything works as advertised.
In your scenario I'd say the 1200 pound bars are fine. I went with 1400# bars to cover every 'what if' scenario and don't regret it one bit.