Dual Cam vs. Equal-i-zer

[HookMeUp]

Just wanted some opinions on which is better the reese dual cam or the equal-i-zer hitch set-up?

 

[Slow Six]

The dual cam is Reese's anti sway system. If I read your info correctly you have a 29 ft. trailer and lots of truck. I used the dual cam set up when I towed a TT and I really liked it. I never had any sway at all. I could feel the holding of the cams in turns so they do work. As for which is better I'd say the equalizer is good and the dual cam is better. If you are going to tow a lot I'd say go for the dual cam.

 

[HookMeUp]

Thanks for the response. Actually the overall length is 34'.

 

[Grumpytrkr]

Just wanted some opinions on which is better the reese dual cam or the equal-i-zer hitch set-up?

If you lived closer to Urbana, IL, I have a Reese Duel Cam set up with the 1200 pound arms in my storage unit that I would give to you. I had it, then tried the equalizer set up and will not go back. No chain links to count, no more using the pipe to put the bars on, and if you use the friction control, no more having to remember to take the friction unit off before you back up.



Whatever you go with, drive safe, and enjoy your travels.

 

[MLee]

McBride;

Go look at the new hitches that are coming out. Saw one yesterday that has the removable arms like the reese with the chain and is set up like the Equalizer That has a pad for the sway control arm, like a brake pad that has a cover on it to minimize contaminatin and much better sway control. Cost was in the neibourhood of the Equalizer. Looked to be much easier to handle when installing and removing. The head looked much liter also and it had some advantages the the other hitch did not. Like if you go to a heavyer rig just buy the bigger arms. I don't know the name of the Mfg.

Marv.

 

[Gifford]

Kiss

I am relatively new to RVing, My first TT is a 26' Attitude Toy Hauler whichs ways in at 11,000 lbs gross. I researched all the various WD hitches (reese, equalizer,blue ox etc. ) I resisted the dealers insistence that I buy one from them ($700!!!) Now, I've never towed anything with a WD hitch before, but I have seen and helped install a friction pad bar/chain type on my father inlaws trailer.



The equalizer is very simple. It's made in the USA (a cliche to be sure, but I still think it important to buy American if you can) I think Reese is made in USA but I'm not sure. Installation is simple and straightforward- took me an hour. There is no drilling required, that was important to me since I've read about frame bending issues on the Zieman chassis that Attitude/Eclipse uses, probobly not a real issue though as the Reese only requires 4 holes to be drilled in frame. There are no chains to hook up and hitching up is easy.



I just finished a trip up I80 from California to North Lake Tahoe to Carson City and back. The right lane on I80 is in horrible condition, bumpy as all get out. There was some gusty winds and lots of maniac truckers exceeding the speed limit passing me, the trailer towed very nicely, very smooth and no sway. It performed as advertised, exceeded my expectations.



Couple other nice thing about the Equalizer:



It's the least expensive 12,000lb WD hitch on the Market! I paid 399. 00 DELIVERED (no tax, no shipping) from RVW, RV Wholesalers, RV Dealer, Used RV's, RV Classifieds, Wholesale RV Parts Sales



Customersevice is excellent. These guys really know their product. I emailed with a question and was promptly responded to (BEFORE I bought their product) with a complete run down on how to choose the proper hitch. They even researched the manufacturues info for my model trailer to assertain the tongue weight, axxle weights, etc. Then after my first trip, I called with a question and prompyly got through to a technician who walked me through the steps I had skipped when I adjusted the bars after my second trip.



Overall, I highly recomend the Equalizer.