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View Poll Results: What brand Weight distribution hitch do you have
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Equal-i-zer
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405 |
41.37% |
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Reese Pro series or any Reese system W/O Dual Cam
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110 |
11.24% |
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Reese with Dual Cam
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118 |
12.05% |
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Husky
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116 |
11.85% |
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Blue Ox
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49 |
5.01% |
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Curt
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28 |
2.86% |
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Hensley
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20 |
2.04% |
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Propride
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33 |
3.37% |
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Andersen
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18 |
1.84% |
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Other- please explain in thread
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82 |
8.38% |
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07-28-2014, 01:01 AM
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#121
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: CANADA
Posts: 372
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Got the Andersen.
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07-28-2014, 06:21 AM
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#122
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Berlin Center, Ohio
Posts: 195
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Had the dealer install the Equalizer 10K on my F150 for pulling the X23B. He used the standard hitch ball and it didn't have enough clearance. By the Tim I got home, the hitch head had contacted the front of the trailer and sheared a safety chain link. I installed a high rise hitch ball to correct the issue. DON'T TRUST YOUR DEALER to install it correctly! Always educate yourself and check things out for yourself.
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07-28-2014, 08:05 AM
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#123
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Michigan
Posts: 9,424
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It should be noted even when a RV dealer installs/adjusts a new WDH correctly, he is sending your TV/TT combo of the dealer lot under "unloaded" conditions...., the WDH will have to be re-adjusted under "loaded" conditions to optimize the functionality 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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07-31-2014, 01:01 AM
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#124
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Dayton
Posts: 26
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I have the Andersen, and it seems to work well. Then again I'm pulling a 6k lb trailer with an f250 diesel so it was borderline if I even needed it.
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08-03-2014, 06:31 PM
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#125
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Santa Clarita
Posts: 11
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I have the eaz-lift elite made by Camco. First time I ever used WD system so I can't compare.
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08-03-2014, 06:45 PM
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#126
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Virginia`s Eastern Shore
Posts: 17,092
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Equalizer has a big lead in this poll.
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2017 Coachmen Catalina 283RKS
2018 Ford F250 Super Duty 6.2l CCSB
2010 Jayflight 28BHS (sold)
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08-04-2014, 06:24 PM
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#127
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: NY Southern Tier
Posts: 105
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I had a 1000# Equal-i-zer with my 2004 27' Sunnybrook. When I got my 2008 Eagle 328RLS, I needed a heavier system. I liked the way that the Equal-i-zer controlled sway, but I was not comfortable with the stiffness of the bars when moving to/from the driveway from/to the street. My driveway slope is 12% and the Equal-i-zer bars are very stiff and don't deflect much and I was concerned about the amount of stress put on the A frame. The rear truck suspension would really unload. I always hitched on the ball, pulled onto the street and then hooked up the bars. Reversed that when arriving home.
I got a 1200# Dual Cam system for my Eagle. The bars are significantly less stiff. They deflect more when hitched and loaded and are able to bend more when exiting/entering the driveway. The truck rear unloads much less. I like that part much better.
The Equil-i-zer is easier to set up and does not require holes to be drilled in the trailer frame. I like the Dual Cam better for the driveway situation and ease of loading the spring bars if not able to jack up the tongue high enough. The Equil-i-zer might have a very slightly better control of sway, especially if the Dual Cam is not set up perfectly.
I'm now using the Dual Cam for my new White Hawk 24RKS. I still have the 1200# bars, but might trade for the 800# bars. I need to check the ball weight when fully loaded. It was 530# at the dealer with only battery and full propane, but with perhaps 15 gal of water in the rear fresh water tank. I tow with no water, so I'm guessing that I'll be around 700# on the ball when ready to go.
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08-05-2014, 04:44 PM
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#128
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Salt Lake City
Posts: 14
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We use the Andersen and like it.
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08-05-2014, 05:14 PM
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#129
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 1,712
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Fastway E2
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2018 28BHBE
2017 Ford F250 XLT, 6.2 gasser
2013 26BH (traded)
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01-26-2015, 10:17 PM
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#130
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Trussville, Al
Posts: 2,093
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Equalizer
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Ron, Barbara & rescues Beamer (Lab mix), Buddy (Cavalier spaniel), Ruger (Golden retriever), Stanley (Bassett/Springer mix) and 3 grandsons
2012 Jayco Feather 29L BH
2015 Chevy 2500 HD Duramax and Equalizer WDH
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01-26-2015, 10:45 PM
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#131
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 327
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e2 800/8000 round bar.
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2015 White Hawk 25BHS w/Outdoor Kitchen
2015 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD Z71 4x4 Duramax
1985 Coleman Sequoia Tent Trailer
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01-26-2015, 11:30 PM
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#132
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Palm Desert, CA
Posts: 193
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Equalizer and couldn't be happier as we are a tad close on our weight limits. We asked many, many questions of the factory before making our choice. They were very helpful.
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Homer the Beagle
2019 Acura MDX - 2017 Greyhawk
Dual 6V Deep Cycle Interstate Batteries
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01-26-2015, 11:47 PM
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#133
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Joelton, TN
Posts: 273
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Eaz-Lift is what I have. It works fine for me. The chains are kind of pain to deal with when the RV is not on level ground and I am hitching up. It does the job though so I have no plans to spend any money changing it for something else.
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Joelton, TN
2013 Ford F350 Lariat Crew Cab 4x4 6.7 Diesel 3.55 Long Bed
2013 Jayco White Hawk 30DSRE
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01-27-2015, 12:21 AM
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#134
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Kelowna, BC Canada
Posts: 213
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I run with the Andersen hitch. TV is '07 Chev Silverado 3500HD XC LB SRW. TT is a 2015 28BHBE smooth wall. The setup tows very smooth, but all weight removed from front axle is not returned to it.
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02-06-2015, 02:07 PM
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#135
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Spicewood, Texas
Posts: 913
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I have one from harbor freight. Laid side by side with my SIL's equalizer they are identical. I'm sure out of the same China factory. Just different decals.
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2015 338RETS Eagle Premier gloss sides., king.
2012 Ram 3500, crew cab 4x4 duelly Deleted
16k miles, 530HP, 1000 +torque.
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02-06-2015, 03:22 PM
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#136
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Harrisburg
Posts: 274
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We use a "Draw-Tite" with 12,000 lb. round bars. When I purchased it years ago the dealer said "You don't need that much hitch" I said "Yes you are right but, I won't have to upgrade it if I change trailers" That and the friction sway control have worked well for us.
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02-06-2015, 03:55 PM
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#137
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Southern California
Posts: 527
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Reese 1200 lbs. Heavy Duty Round Bar WD Hitch. We used to use a friction sway controller as well, but after we got a full sized truck we don't need the sway controller anymore. Our trailer is 20' foot long and weighs less then 6000 lbs. wet.
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JP
2007 20BH Jayco JayFlight
2009 F150 5.4L SCrew Cab XLT
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02-06-2015, 06:56 PM
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#138
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Southern Ohio
Posts: 463
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I have a EZ Lift with 800 lbs. bars.
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2015 Jay Flight 23 RB
2014 Silverado LT 1500 with a 5.3 V8 Ecotec3
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02-06-2015, 06:57 PM
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#139
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Lancaster CA
Posts: 125
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ustabslim
I have one from harbor freight. Laid side by side with my SIL's equalizer they are identical. I'm sure out of the same China factory. Just different decals.
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Equal-i-zer hitches are made in the USA.
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02-06-2015, 10:59 PM
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#140
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: MD
Posts: 3,856
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Blue Ox here. It has worked great.
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2014 JayFlight Swift 264BH (Sold)
2007 GMC 2500 Sierra Classic Crew Cab LBZ Duramax / 6spd Allison
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