Help choosing an Equalizer Hitch

[Jseitz]

I have heard a lot of good comments about the Equalizer 4 point WD Hitch. I am currently using a 14000 Husky Center line (used on a toy hauler) and due to some damage (don't ask - bone head move on my part) I need a new hitch. I read through the Equalizer web site and my rig seems to fall in the 12K ranges but I would rather go bigger unless it would cause problems. That's is where I need you good folks to provide some advice. I am the first one to admit that I don't know what I don't know!
Here are the specs:

TV 2007 Ford F250 King Ranch Diesel 4x4 GVWR 10,000LB

TT 2019 Cougar 29 BHS 6975lb with carry capacity 1825lb = 8800lb

The hitch weight is listed at 765 (but I know it would be more like 1000lb)

I would normally carry about 250lbs in the back of the truck

I haven't been to a scale and just picked the TT up a couple weeks ago. Bad weather has kept the TT in storage. But I want to hit the ground running when the rain stops. I don't want to be penny wise and pound foolish and try to save a couple bucks by buying the 12K hitch when I may need the 14K. I ready that having a hitch that is too big could cause problems as well with a stiff ride. Any advice? Thank you!