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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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What is WDH Towing & How Is It Different?
What is WDH Towing & How Is It Different?

Whether you are hauling boats or trailers, a weight distribution hitch is always recommended to improve your handling and control ...

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What’s the Best Stabilizer Hitch For Your Trailer
What’s the Best Stabilizer Hitch For Your Trailer

Stabilizer hitches are an invaluable tool for anyone who frequently tows trailers or campers on long trips. Not only do they help ...

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Gooseneck Hitches vs Traditional Hitches
Gooseneck Hitches vs Traditional Hitches

There are pros and cons for both types of hitches so it’s important to consider your needs before deciding which one is right fo...

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What Size Equal-i-zer Hitch Do I Need?
What Size Equal-i-zer Hitch Do I Need?

When it comes to towing, the Equal-i-zer Hitch stands out as the gold standard in versatility and efficiency. Designed for adaptab...

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Why You Need The Equal-i-zer Bracket Jacket
Why You Need The Equal-i-zer Bracket Jacket

For those who are passionate about towing and demand nothing but the best from their equipment, the the Equal-i-zer Sway Bracket J...

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What is the Trailer Hitch Receiver
What is the Trailer Hitch Receiver

A trailer hitch receiver is a key component to any towing setup. As the name implies, the trailer hitch receiver is the component ...

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What’s the Best Emergency Brake System for my Trailer
What’s the Best Emergency Brake System for my Trailer

The brake system best suited for your trailer depends on your specific towing needs. For the standard hobbyist, electric brakes ar...

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Pro-Tips for Safe Trailer Driving
Pro-Tips for Safe Trailer Driving

Have you ever been driving on the freeway and the trailer in front of you was swaying and moving like a bouncy house? Or has your ...

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Everything You Need to Know About Trailer Sway Control
Everything You Need to Know About Trailer Sway Control

The Equal-i-zer hitch’s Integrated 4-Point Sway Control™ keeps you safer on the road by resisting and reducing trailer swa...

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9 Safe Towing Tips You Need to Know
9 Safe Towing Tips You Need to Know

For over 70 years, Equal-i-zer® hitches have been keeping families safe on the road. With our Integrated 4-Point Sway Control™ ...

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The Best Shank for Your Setup
The Best Shank for Your Setup

One of the most important things you can do to protect your family and equipment when towing is to set up your Equal-i-zer® hitch...

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Why Weight Distribution and Sway Control Are So Important
Why Weight Distribution and Sway Control Are So Important

Enjoy your RV trips with peace of mind knowing your Equal-i-zer® hitch provides you with both sway control and weight distributio...

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