Equalizer Hitch

[Caleb]

Hey guys...

I've been looking to upgrade my WDH to a set up that has built in sway control like this Equalizer. I can get this one used (used for 1 Year) for $300. Is that a decent deal? Does anyone use this hitch with a Whitehawk 28DSBH?

I have a very basic ProSeries hitch without any sway control right now. My current hitch has 800 lb bars. This equalizer has 1,000 lb bars.... which I need anyways with all my cargo in the front pass through storage and dual battery set up. I want a hitch with sway control instead of adding a friction sway bar to what I already have. I don't want to drill into the frame to go that route.

Here's a photo of the Equalizer.

[Bsikes]

I have that same hitch for my TT. Mine was installed with my TT when I picked it up. I think it was around $600-700.

[SMS1115]

Yes. $300 is a great price for the Equalizer hitch with 1000 lb bars. Mine was almost twice that new.

[jayfowler]

Definitely a good price. I used the same hitch on my Whitehawk and it was $600 new. Good hitch too and made pulling the Whitehawk a breeze.

Just make sure you take the time To get it installed properly. If you go to Equalizer's website that have excellent videos to walk you thru the installation process.

[clubhouse]

Amazon is the best deals I have seen on them new. You can get a new Equal-I-Zer 1000/10k for $500 or 1200/12k for $540 and an Equal-I-Zer specific ball for $25 all with free shipping.

If I was buying used on CL I would shoot for <50% of brand new. I would offer $225-$250. $300 isn't a bad deal, but not amazing either.

[Jhnbggs]

That price is pretty good. We are heading up to Michigan to pick up our new 27DSRL and we bought the Equalizer 1000 for 509. We were told by the dealer that it should be perfect for the weight. They said anymore is overkill unless you plane on going bigger.

[Scoutr2]

That's a good price! That hitch costs over $500 through RVWholsalers.com - the cheapest price I've seen (shipping is free).

You can download the installation instructions here: Installation Instructions & Parts Breakdown

That's a great hitch, as long as your tongue weight does not exceed 1000#. I have the 1200#/12,000# version. I've used it on two trailers for 9 years and couldn't be more pleased. Easy to install and simple to hitch and unhitch, especially if you have an electric tongue jack.

[Tunce the traveler]

Just do it for for the $300.00 and you'll both be happy and it's more than fair. If the tide was turned what would you want for it.

[Rustic Eagle]

Originally Posted by Caleb

snip..... This equalizer has 1,000 lb bars.... which I need anyways with all my cargo in the front pass through storage and dual battery set up......snip

Depending on your loading habits the 28DSBH's loaded tongue weight "could" exceed 1,000lbs.. Since you already have the TV/TT combination I would visit a CAT scale under loaded conditions and confirm your TT's loaded tongue weight, thus insuring the 1,000lb rated Equal-i-zer will meet your personal loading habits (good price at $300).

CAT scale how-to: http://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f3...v-tt-3871.html

Reference thread: http://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f1...h-16827-2.html

Please note: The Equal-i-zer brand spring bars are not interchangeable, thus the 1,000lb rated bars can't be replaced with 1,200lb rated bars (whole new Equal-i-zer WDH would be required).

Bob

[Country_Mouse]

Originally Posted by clubhouse

Amazon is the best deals I have seen on them new. You can get a new Equal-I-Zer 1000/10k for $500 or 1200/12k for $540 and an Equal-I-Zer specific ball for $25 all with free shipping.

If I was buying used on CL I would shoot for <50% of brand new. I would offer $225-$250. $300 isn't a bad deal, but not amazing either.

I recently spoke with folks at Equalizer and they recommended against buying from Amazon. Said they are not authorized dealers and that they've had people call them because of missing parts.

They recommended RV Wholesalers instead which is same price as Amazon and free shipping.

[clubhouse]

^^^ interesting because on Amazon you can see who is selling the item. In this case it's Tweety's, PPL, Camping World, RV Wholesalers all of whom are authorized resellers per the Equal-I-Zer website. Now there are some sellers j have never heard of too. Remember Amazon is a marketplace not just an e-tailer.

[Country_Mouse]

Originally Posted by clubhouse

^^^ interesting because on Amazon you can see who is selling the item. In this case it's Tweety's, PPL, Camping World, RV Wholesalers all of whom are authorized resellers per the Equal-I-Zer website. Now there are some sellers j have never heard of too. Remember Amazon is a marketplace not just an e-tailer.

I'm sure it's probably fine then if you cross check like that. Maybe person I spoke to wasn't aware that some of their authorized dealers sold through Amazon as well. I happen to be a huge Amazon shopper so I was surprised myself.

[Scoutr2]

According to the specs found here, for your trailer, the 1000# bars will work if you don't exceed 1000#: 2015 White Hawk 28DSBH | Jayco, Inc.

Bob is correct. Max tongue weight for your trailer can be as much as 1125#. You would be better off and safer with the 1200# bars. I got mine through RVWholesalers.

[TWP723]

I paid $849 (including install) w/1400lb. bars.

[LarryJ]

Good deal, I got 'same unit' slightly used from dealer (setup on TV and TT at pickup time) for $400.

Larry J

[licamp]

10,000lb equal-I-zer on RV wholesaler is $445 plus $20 for the ball I am thinking of getting this myself. Looking to see if a friend has the socket to attach the ball first.

[DuckHunterJon]

Definitely an excellent deal and a great hitch. Just purchased one this past weekend for our 28BHKS - it was $700 installed. Towed 12 hours home after install, worked perfectly!

They would have sold it to me for $550 with out the install, but being 12 hrs from home, I let them do it.

[Caleb]

Thanks everyone for the input! I hope it works out well. I've had to many white knuckle trips in the wind without any kind of sway control. It tows well, until the crosswind gust over 15 to 20mph. Then it's more than uncomfortable. I hope it's not a very noisy hitch, but even if it is, I'd rather deal with that than sway.

[dan222]

The most noise you may encounter from the Equalizer is when you are turning hard. But if you have everything adjusted fine and greased you will be fine. I love the ease of connecting/disconnecting with our Equalizer.

Good luck

[LilBigfoot]

You can upgrade that Equalizer Hitch and make it quieter by purchasing a couple of inexpensive new parts. I love my Equalizer.

Sway Bracket Jacket (pair) : Equal-i-zer Hitch Store

*NEW* Snap L-pin : Equal-i-zer Hitch Store

Socket Pins w/Thumb Clips : Equal-i-zer Hitch Store