W/D hitch ?

[Blue Ox1]

I'm looking at a equalizer 1200/12000 wd hitch,or is the reese wd hitch at 1200/12000 with the dual cam sway a better choice.

Joe

 

[KKohagen]

I have used the Reese 1200/12000 trunnion bars and dual cam anti sway while pulling my 28' TTrailer ~7500 with water etc. The trailer stayed in line with the truck the whole trip, even when the big semi's were passing me, they just moved the whole trailer and truck over a couple inches. No trailer wag and complete control of the trailer the whole time. The only suggestion I would give is look into an exhaust brake as well. The grapevine (I-5 north of Los Angeles between LA and Bakersfield) is interesting without an E-brake. I look forward to trying it with an engine brake as soon as my wallet aLLOWS . No experience with the equalizer, keep us posted.

 

[JNailor]

I still use the same Reese Dual Cam set-up that came with my trailer in 1988. Been all over the country with it. Always have a relaxing tow with no problems. One thing though, you lube the trunnion pins on the truck end of the bars but never ever lube the cam saddles on the trailer end. I know they screech when you turn, but if you lube them you lose all your sway control.

 

[HBarlow]

The old tried and true Reese dual-cam assembly is the best combination weight distribution and sway control combination for the money.



Harvey

 

[Todd T]

I too have the Reese dual cam and love it. Pulls straight down the road and adds a level of comfort friction control cannot.

 

[flyairam]

Sounds like I'm the only Equal-I-zer proponent. While I haven't used the Reese, the Equal-I-zers (two) that I've owned have always performed very well. If it were me, I'd buy the most economical one and know that, whichever one that is, it'll do the job.



RAH out.

 

[Blue Ox1]

Well as far as price they are pretty close,I heard the reese dc is kinda a pain to set up but once set does a good job. I've neevr seen anyone use the equalizer but that is what the dealer is pushing.

Joe

 

[AMink]

I used the Equal-i-zer very briefly. Once it was set up, it was quick to hook up, as long as you don't "misplace" any of the hardware. Haven't used the Reese. I am probably going to upgrade from the bar and chain setup that I have.

 

[Todd T]

Well as far as price they are pretty close,I heard the reese dc is kinda a pain to set up but once set does a good job. I've neevr seen anyone use the equalizer but that is what the dealer is pushing.

Joe

Absolutely not. I'd say it takes less time as you only have one mounting point off each side of the tralier frame. then square it up (IE: pull forward a few feet to make sure its alligned with turck and heading straight and then adjust the screws to center the cams.

 

[chazj]

I use the 1200 # Equal-i-zer Hitch to pull my AF 27F. Had it installed by the dealer when purchasing the trailer. Truck & trailer sit level. Very happy with this unit.

 

[DBCooper]

I also use a 1,400/14,000 lb. Eqal-i-zer for my trailer and am very happy with it, although I agree that one has to be careful with the pins and such. I pulled the trailer once with a "normal" W/D setup and could tell a difference imediately with the Equal-i-zer.

 

[Blue Ox1]

I think I'm gonna get the equalizer but another concern I have isthe equalizer is rated 1200/12000 lbs . . The travel trailer is approx 8500lbs dry and I know by the time all the other stuff is put in I'm gonna be close to the limit on the factory hitch,is this something I should look at changing?

Joe

 

[chazj]

My trailer is between 9500-1000 # when loaded/towing. The 1200# bars work fine.

I did,however, upgrade my receiver on the truck to a Class V. The standard receiver was not rated for the weight of the Arctic Fox. I chose the Titan Hitch & have been very happy with it. Quite stout.

 

[chazj]

"My trailer is between 9500-1000 # "..... Should be 10,000 lbs.



Teach me to "hunt and peck" without my glasses... . lol

 

[MAshley]

One word of advice... . what is the hitch on the truck rated for... My 2006 dully was only rated for 7500 lbs trailer, I upgraded to a dual shank Super hitch by tourq lift, and now have a hitch rated for 15K dead pull no bars needed and 1200 lbs toung weight. Best mod ever