Review of the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control Video

The battery you use for a break away system needs to be able to power the trailer brakes on full for 15 minutes. A 12 volt battery rated for 5 amp hours is normally used, unless you have 3 axles each with brakes, then you would benefit more from a 9…

Your math is correct in your trailer weight load example. If a fully-loaded tandem axle trailer weighs 4000-lbs then each of the 4 tires will bear 1/4th of that load, or 1000-lbs. In this case a tire rated for 1300-lbs would provide a good safety…

The actual locking mechanism is the difference. The Trimax Heavy Duty #TMX42ZR has a much more robust hardened steel lock while the Trimax #TMX65FR uses a tube key style lock for the main lock.

Hello Ron. I was able to find the instructions for the 12K Equal-i-zer Hitch #EQ37120ET and I have linked those instructions for you below. So, it is a slightly higher rated hitch, but the instructions will be the same. As far as your 2024 Jayco…

In regards to the Hopkins Engager Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit part #20099, the first issue that you described of the yellow charge light being on even while disconnected from the tow vehicle could either be a short in the circuit board or if…

Since the light is staying on even when the trailer is disconnected, this would indicate that the light for the Engager Trailer BreakAway Kit, #20099, is drawing power from the break away battery. The box is water resistant but not water proof.…

The Tekonsha Push-to-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit #50-85-313 that you referenced includes the small 12V rechargeable battery and charge wires that will be connected to the 12V circuit on the trailer's 7-Way. You could physically use the system with…

You do have a very interesting situation. When it comes to aluminum trailers we always defer to the manufacturer whether it is just a utility trailer or an RV trailer like your toy hauler. Aluminum frames can't always withstand the pressure of a…

Yes, you will be okay to tow the 2021 Grand Design XLS 22RBE with your 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with the 5.3L and tow package. The lowest towing capacity according to your owners manual for any 1500 with the 5.3L is 7,000lbs. I recommend using…

The correct brake controller harness for your 2023 Ford E-350 to install a Tekonsha Prodigy P3 part #90195 is the part #22292. The connector on your E-350 is in a really unusual location behind the vents above the stereo. To see how to access it…

The main difference between weight distribution that are compatible with surge brakes and systems that are not is the design of the the spring bars. The Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System #EQ37100ET has straight spring bars that are designed to…

You likely have a bad or missing fuse or relay in the power distribution box under the hood. Look for a 25A fuse in position 90 and a relay in position #102. Examine the fuse and replace if necessary. It's not typically possible to look at a…