opinions on equalizer models
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: Ringgold, Ga
opinions on equalizer models
I have a 8400 lb dry weight 32ft sprinter. Wanting to upgrade my hitch to the Equalizer. Found one used in good shape.
Its got 1,000 lb torsion bars and Max weight of 10,000 LBs.
Will this work for me?
Its got 1,000 lb torsion bars and Max weight of 10,000 LBs.
Will this work for me?
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Not sure what the tongue weight is on your trailer? I have the Equalizer hitch with the 1000lb bars and my trailer is 6500lbs dry. When loaded my trailer is about 8000lbs and my tongue weight is around 940lbs. I'm thinking you might be better off with the 1200lb bars???
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From: Randolph County NC
I would buy it if it is a good $$$. Worse case the spring bars need to be upgraded but all the other stuff would still be used. I have a 30' camper 850# tongue weight empty and I use the 1000# bars.
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Thanks for input. I passed on the 1000lbs and am getting the 1200/12000 setup.
Looked up my trailer specs and didnt want to be borderline.
Usually carry wood and bikes in bed plus campertop.
Never have hit the scales but need to.
Looked up my trailer specs and didnt want to be borderline.
Usually carry wood and bikes in bed plus campertop.
Never have hit the scales but need to.
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Pickec up my new to me used 1200 equalizer. Hope to install this week.
My friction sway bar tongue ball has 6 screws holding it through the outside wall. Gotta remove it for new mountz.
will it be alright with the holes? Or should I have a plate made to reinstall with no ball?
My friction sway bar tongue ball has 6 screws holding it through the outside wall. Gotta remove it for new mountz.
will it be alright with the holes? Or should I have a plate made to reinstall with no ball?
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From: Ringgold, Ga
Thanks RV. Got the Equalizer installed today. My very short test drive impressed me. TT seemed to more much more solid.
Gotta do a interstate run before Sale the eaz lift.
Gotta do a interstate run before Sale the eaz lift.
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FYI We pulled to Gulf State park today. Very pleased with how equalizer performed. Way better ride than traditional friction sway control.
I am gonna dial it in alittle more with trailer nose height.
I am gonna dial it in alittle more with trailer nose height.
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