The Equal-i-zer 14-2940 delivers genuine two-in-one performance: weight distribution and 4-point sway control in a single compact head assembly. Rated for 600 lb tongue weight and 6,000 lb gross towing weight, this shank-free version lets you pair the hitch head with whichever Equal-i-zer specialty shank fits your tow vehicle's receiver drop and rise requirements. No add-on sway bars, no friction slides, no complicated setup -- just hook up and tow with confidence.
Most tow setups require a weight distribution head plus a separate sway control bar -- two components to install, adjust, and maintain. The Equal-i-zer design eliminates that redundancy. The four-point friction system built into the spring arm brackets engages automatically as trailer sway begins, resisting rotation at both the hitch head and the trailer frame simultaneously. The result is a calmer, more controlled tow without additional hardware cluttering the hitch area.
The no-shank configuration (part 14-2940) ships with every component of the working hitch assembly except the shank itself. This is the right choice when your tow vehicle needs an adjustable, ball-mount-style, or offset shank that isn't included in a standard Equal-i-zer kit. Purchase the appropriate Equal-i-zer shank separately and bolt it directly to this head.
Friction acts at four contact points simultaneously -- two on the spring arm brackets and two at the hitch head -- for progressive, predictable sway damping without add-on bars.
All hardware is bolt-on. The hitch head slides into a standard 2-inch receiver and secures with the included hardware. Installation typically takes under an hour.
The integrated snap-up lever raises both spring arms simultaneously for fast hookup and disconnection -- no separate lift brackets or chains to manage.
Equal-i-zer backs this hitch with a limited lifetime manufacturer warranty. Made in the USA with domestic steel and machined components.
The 14-2940 ships as a complete working hitch head assembly minus only the shank and tools. Everything listed below is in the box:
Not included: shank, hitch ball (2-5/16 inch required), torque wrench, or any vehicle-side receiver modifications.
Proper spring arm bracket placement is critical for sway control effectiveness. Equal-i-zer specifies the sway-control brackets must be positioned 27 to 32 inches back from the center of the trailer coupler along the trailer's A-frame. This range accommodates most standard travel trailers and fifth-wheel-style A-frames within the rated weight class. Measure before drilling any mounting holes on the trailer tongue.
This hitch head is designed to work with a 2-inch x 2-inch square receiver on the tow vehicle. The receiver must be rated to handle at least the tongue weight and gross towing weight of your specific application -- the Equal-i-zer head does not upgrade an underrated receiver. A 2-5/16-inch hitch ball is required and sold separately.
The 600 lb / 6,000 lb rating is suited to lighter travel trailers, pop-up campers converted to hard-side, and small toy haulers where trailer sway is a concern but gross weight stays well under mid-size hitch territory. Typical candidates include:
1. Sway Control Brackets:
Rigid trailer attachments work with friction sway control to combat trailer sway. Brackets are height adjustable to control the amount of weight distribution tension on the spring arms.
2. Spring Arms:
The spring arms serve two purposes. When raised onto the sway control brackets they transfer trailer tongue weight evenly to the tow vehicle. They also work with the friction sway control to reduce trailer sway.
3. Downward Pressure:
Downward pressure from trailer tongue increases friction sway control.
4. Upward Pressure:
Sway control brackets distribute weight by maintaining upward pressure on spring arms. The amount of pressure on the spring arms is a factor of trailer tongue weight and vehicle suspension. The friction sway control utilizes this pressure to control trailer sway.
5. Friction sway control: