Does the Equal-i-zer hitch have sway control?
Hitches. The Equal-i-zer hitch’s integrated 4-Point Sway Control™ resists more sway than any hitch on the market, making it the best performing weight distribution hitch. Trailer owners across the country have voted the Equal-i-zer hitch the #1 hitch on the road for nine consecutive years.
How does the Equal-i-zer hitch work?
The patented Equal-i-zer hitch head creates two powerful points of rotational friction that work to stop side-to-side sway before it starts. The tension of the hitch head pinching the two spring arm sockets are the points of friction that effectively hold the trailer in line behind the tow vehicle and combat sway.
Can you back up with Equal-i-zer hitch?
Yes, the Equal-i-zer hitch is designed to allow you to back up and take tight turns with the hitch hooked up.
Does an equalizer hitch reduce tongue weight?
Weight distribution works to distribute the tongue weight of a trailer up to the front axle of the tow vehicle so that it will sit more level and handle/brake better. That being said the systems do not “reduce” tongue weight or allow you to tow beyond the capacities of the vehicle.
Why do I need an equalizer hitch?
Why go get a weight-distributing hitch? Simple, it improves safety. With the weight-distributing hitch properly set up, your load is evenly distributed over the axles on the trailer which gives you more stability and control. It also gives your tow vehicle and trailer a more level ride.
How tight should equalizer hitch be?
If they’re too tight to work with, you can loosen up the socket bolts a little bit. The vertical socket bolts on either side of the hitch head hold those sockets in place and control how tight they are. We recommend you keep them between 60-100 ft-lb. Routinely check the torque and tighten as needed.
Can you put too much tension on weight distribution hitch?
Expert Reply: If you have the spring bar tension set up too high you can see ride issues. Typically it’s a very harsh ride quality but sway is possible too. The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow.
