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Old 02-27-2018, 09:38 AM   #1
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Blue Ox vs Equalizer

Ok here is the deal. I’m looking to replace my Eazlift WDH with friction bar that has served me well over the last 12 years with two different trucks and two TT I have always been able to get it dialed in perfectly and never experienced sway or white knuckle experiences. I am towing a 32ft Rockwood 2703 7500lbs loaded with a tongue weight of about 1080lbs with 2015 Ram 2500 diesel.

I’m looking at the Blue Ox Sway Pro and the Equalizer. I like the simplicity of the Blue Ox Sway Pro I need 5” of drop on the hitch I can get a Blue Ox shank that will work however, it’s a 2” I would like to get the Blue Ox 2.5” shank but doesn’t have enough drop so that wouldn’t work and I’m going to have to go with the 1500lb bars since I’m over 1000lbs hitch weight.

The Equalizer I can get the 2.5” shank with the 6” drop and the 12K or would it be prudent to look at the 14K based on my 1080lbs current hitch weight ?

So on paper it looks like the Equalizer setup would possible fit my situation better I’m just not ready to throw out the idea of getting the Blue Ox because it seems less complicated to me maybe I am over thinking how difficult it is to setup the Equalizer. So I’m looking for some input to help me decide….Thanks
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Old 02-27-2018, 09:40 AM   #2
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Admin please remove this post....I posted it twice by mistake
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Old 02-27-2018, 07:13 PM   #3
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You can buy a 2.5 Inch shank for the blue ox or use your hitch reducer that came with your truck. If the blue ox is rated just under your tongue weight , don`t sweat it . You got a lot of wiggle room with hitches . I have the Equalizer 12K/1200 and my trailer empty without rzr in garage has a tongue weight over 1500 . Have no issues with the hitch.
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I never recommend being within 100 lbs of a WDH's max rating. I always add 100 lbs to the actual/estimated TW, then round up to the next kit size. For you, 1080 + 100 = 1180. 1200 lb WDH kit would be perfect. I would only consider the 1400lb kit if you think you may upgrade soon.


You would need to speak with Blue Ox customer service, regarding which kit (1000 or 1500) they would recommend for 1080 actual TW. Personally, I would not want either. 1000 lbs means the spring bars will act too much like springs, and probably lead to a bouncy "porpoising" ride. But the 1500 lbs bars may end up being too stiff for your liking.
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Old 03-01-2018, 03:57 PM   #5
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Equalizer 4 point, 1200# bars is what you need and will be happy with.
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Old 03-03-2018, 05:59 AM   #6
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I had a Blue Ox that I used on my W&P that had 1700 lbs of empty tongue weight. It had the 2 1/2" shank with 2k bars. I didn't particularly like it. As for sway control I rated it as ok but not great. As for setting up the preload. Let's just say a few time I ended up bruised from the experience.
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