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08-05-2016, 07:31 PM
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X23b wdh
Finally convinced husband to buy wdh with anti-sway . We looked at Reese straight line that is rated for 550 lb tongue weight. Does this sound like a
good choice? The tv is F150 and it just the two of us. I have read the usual to weigh at scale but we don't have close access
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08-05-2016, 08:19 PM
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The Reese Strait-Line products are great WDH's with integrated sway control...., mine has performed great for 10 years.
Your 2016 X23B has a GVWR of 4,950lbs......, if one loaded the X23B to it's GVWR (worst case) the ideal loaded tongue weight would be 644lbs to 743lbs (13% to 15% of HTT gross weight of 4,950lbs).
IMO if you are going with the Reese Strait-Line WDH (or any other WDH brand), go with the 800lb rated product (not a 600lb). The 800lb product isn't overkill for a 550b loaded tongue weight on the X23B.
Reference X23B thread: http://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f3...s-20492-2.html
The Equal-i-zer brand WDH is another favorite product with integrated sway control as well.
Like any WDH, proper installation/adjustment is key for optimizing the performance of the WDH.
Bob
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2016 GM 2500HD 6.0L/4.10
2018 Jay Flight 24RBS
2002 GM 2500HD 6.0L/4:10 (retired)
2005 Jayco Eagle 278FBS (retired)
1999 Jayco Eagle 246FB (retired)
Reese HP Dual Cam (Strait-Line)
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08-06-2016, 09:20 AM
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Our X23B had a tongue weight of 600# when loaded.
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T_
2013 F-350 CC SB 2WD 6.7PS
2013 Eagle Premier 351 RLTS
-SOLD- 2012 X23B
-SOLD- 2003 Ford Expedition 5.4, Bilstein shocks
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08-06-2016, 09:45 AM
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I have never weighted out 23B. But a 800 to 1000 pound setup would be a good fit.
We have the Equalizer brand WDH and it works great.
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08-07-2016, 07:22 AM
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We have a 23B and I've been using this hitch from Anderson. It is weight distributing and has sway control built in. Works very well and I like it over the standard weight distributing hitches.
Andersen 'No-Sway' Weight Distribution Hitch
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2016 Jayco X23B, 2013 Silverado 2500 HD
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08-08-2016, 09:12 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by suzieshome
Finally convinced husband to buy wdh with anti-sway . We looked at Reese straight line that is rated for 550 lb tongue weight. Does this sound like a
good choice? The tv is F150 and it just the two of us. I have read the usual to weigh at scale but we don't have close access
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I suggest contacting Reese...
Blue-Ox recommended 550# over the 750# for my x23B & TV.
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Charles in SLC, UT (formerly in Cincinnati, OH.)
2014 F-150 XLT, 3.5EB , HDPP
2011 Jayco x23B
Blue Ox SwayPro WDH
2006 Honda Ridgeline (retired TV)
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08-08-2016, 09:28 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by charles_cincy
snip......Blue-Ox recommended 550# over the 750# for my x23B & TV.
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That would be a good recommendation if one doesn't exceed a 550lb "loaded" tongue weight.
Bob
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2016 GM 2500HD 6.0L/4.10
2018 Jay Flight 24RBS
2002 GM 2500HD 6.0L/4:10 (retired)
2005 Jayco Eagle 278FBS (retired)
1999 Jayco Eagle 246FB (retired)
Reese HP Dual Cam (Strait-Line)
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08-08-2016, 11:14 AM
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Love my Blue-Ox setup.
Pulled like a dream behind my old F150. Does almost as good behind my V8 Explorer now, but sway is something that I do not worry about with this hitch!
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2016 Jay Feather X23B
2007 Ford Explorer 4.6L V8 Class III 7290Lbs Factory Towing Pkg.
Blue Ox Sway Pro WDH - 1000Lb Bars (3 Dots)
Tekonsha P3 Electronic Brake Control
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08-21-2016, 09:04 PM
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I too pull my x23b with a Ridge. Any issues for you?
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04-01-2017, 08:37 PM
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Towing an X23B
I just bought a 2012 X23B. I am coming from the pop up world (20 years). My tow vehicle is a 2016 Traverse with the tow package. I know I am pushing the limits, but will have to make do for now. Can anyone recommend a good hitch. There seems to be a lot of differing opinions.
I am looking for a load leveling with sway control.
Thanks for any help.
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04-01-2017, 09:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ernie85
I just bought a 2012 X23B. I am coming from the pop up world (20 years). My tow vehicle is a 2016 Traverse with the tow package. I know I am pushing the limits, but will have to make do for now. Can anyone recommend a good hitch. There seems to be a lot of differing opinions.
I am looking for a load leveling with sway control.
Thanks for any help.
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Welcome aboard Ernie,
As I noted above I have the Equalizer 10000 pounds, with 1000 pound bars. I like this setup. Tows nice, sway is not an issue, rarely do I even feel a semi truck pass me.
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04-23-2017, 08:20 PM
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Member
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Location: Palm Harbor
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Equal-i-zer Doesn't fit?
I bought the Equal-i-zer 90-00-0600 WDH with sway control. I tried to install it today but the Sway Bracket Assembly will not fit on the trailer. I measured the trailer and it is 4 3/8 ".All the material I read says the hitch works for trailers up to 6". No matter what combination of holes in the bracket I used it doesn't fit correctly. The manual says there can not be any gap between the bolts and the actual frame, which makes sense. The manual even shows a picture (figure 11) of the exact problem I am having, but it doesn't tell you how to fix it. Does anyone know if they make some kind of spacer or shim? I did a quick google search and someone sells a bracket for 4 3/8", but they are $32 ea. and I will need 4 of them. That's a lot of extra cash.
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04-23-2017, 08:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ernie85
snip..... Does anyone know if they make some kind of spacer or shim?.........snip
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Ernie,
Contact Equal-i-zer tech support tomorrow, they are pretty good at addressing installation/mounting issues.
Your mounting issue sounds familiar, but I don't recall what the resolution was.
Bob
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2016 GM 2500HD 6.0L/4.10
2018 Jay Flight 24RBS
2002 GM 2500HD 6.0L/4:10 (retired)
2005 Jayco Eagle 278FBS (retired)
1999 Jayco Eagle 246FB (retired)
Reese HP Dual Cam (Strait-Line)
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05-03-2017, 07:28 PM
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Member
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Location: Palm Harbor
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I contacted Equal-i-zer tech support about my hitch problem. The 1st guy wanted to charge me over 120 dollars for additional bars. I ask to talk to his supervisor. Jason Binks and he agreed that I shouldn't have to pay extra. He sent me the new parts for free. It seems that some of the Jayco trailers have trailer beams that are 4 3/8" tall, which is not a standard.
I installed part of the hitch tonight, hope to get the rest done this weekend and even take a little test cruise. Thanks for all the help.
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05-03-2017, 08:04 PM
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Good news, I have only heard of good things about Equalizer customer service. I have never needed them.
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