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Weight Carrying vs Weight Distribution in Towing
Weight Carrying vs Weight Distribution in Towing

Equal-i-zer Hitch products are trusted by towing professionals and everyday users alike for their safety, durability, and innovati...

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Inspect Your Towing Setup in Five Simple Steps
Inspect Your Towing Setup in Five Simple Steps

If you inspect your towing setup with the right mindset, you'll minimize potential hiccups regardless of your towing cargo. Whethe...

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How a Smart Technician Using the OnTarget Towing Tool Saved The Day
How a Smart Technician Using the OnTarget Towing Tool Saved The Day

If you’re an RV enthusiast and would like to learn more about proper hitch setup or the Equal-i-zer OnTarget Towing Tool, our te...

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Say Goodbye to Trailer Sway with Equal-i-zer Hitch!
Say Goodbye to Trailer Sway with Equal-i-zer Hitch!

Equal-i-zer Hitch has been a leader in sway control and weight distribution for decades. Our hitches are made in the USA and have ...

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Stabilize Your Trailer Sway with 4-Point Sway Control
Stabilize Your Trailer Sway with 4-Point Sway Control

Why choose a 4-Point Sway Control system like the Equal-i-zer Hitch? The answer lies in the design and performance. The Equal-i-ze...

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Why is Sway Control Important When Towing?
Why is Sway Control Important When Towing?

Trailer sway isn’t just uncomfortable—it’s one of the most dangerous situations you can encounter while towing. When a trail...

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Why is Tongue Weight so Important?
Why is Tongue Weight so Important?

Improper tongue weight, either too much or not enough, affects how the trailer handles the payload. If the trailer has too much to...

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Airbags vs. Weight Distribution Hitches: What Each Fixes
Airbags vs. Weight Distribution Hitches: What Each Fixes

Airbags and weight distribution hitches solve different towing problems. Learn what each system changes, when you may need both, a...

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Do Half-Ton Trucks Need a Weight Distribution Hitch?
Do Half-Ton Trucks Need a Weight Distribution Hitch?

A half-ton truck can need a weight distribution hitch before it reaches its advertised tow rating. Learn how payload, tongue weigh...

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What is a Weight Distribution Hitch, and Why Do I Need One?
What is a Weight Distribution Hitch, and Why Do I Need One?

A weight distribution hitch isn’t just an accessory; it’s a foundational piece of safety gear that helps protect your vehicle,...

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Drop Hitch vs Straight Hitch
Drop Hitch vs Straight Hitch

An adjustable ball mount lets you dial in the correct height for any trailer, making it the safest and most versatile option for r...

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What is a Hitch Shank?
What is a Hitch Shank?

If you’ve ever installed or adjusted a weight distribution hitch, you’ve probably come across the term “shank.” It’s one...

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What is a Trailer Tongue Jack
What is a Trailer Tongue Jack

The trailer tongue is the forward-extending part of your trailer frame that includes the coupler, which locks onto the hitch ball ...

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What are Trailer Couplers & What Do They Do?
What are Trailer Couplers & What Do They Do?

A trailer coupler is the critical connection point between your trailer and tow vehicle—it’s what locks onto the hitch ball to...

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The Pros and Cons of Electric vs Trailer Surge Brakes
The Pros and Cons of Electric vs Trailer Surge Brakes

Trailer surge brakes and electric brakes are both viable options for ensuring that your trailer is safely and effectively stopped,...

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