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My FAVORITE Weight Distribution Sway Control Hitch!
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- Опубликовано: 5 ноя 2018
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I chose this hitch also. ZERO sway and zero problems. $560 in 2021. Thanks for the video. Very well done.
Great video. Been watching your videos for some time now and after watching this, I went out and bought the 14k rated version for my Grand Design Reflection 312bhts. Without this hitch, towing it home from the dealer with my RAM 2500 (not dually) was not very pleasent. This is not a light trailer. But I could not be happier with how the hitch performed on the first trip out with our new RV. We ran into winds and rain towing it over bridges in St Petersburg FL and the trailer was stable the whole way. Correct setup is essential. Take the time to get it right. Just read and follow the manual and the hitch will serve you well.
Absolutely the best hitch I have ever used. Incredible sway control.
For pull trailers, I believe the best hitch is the Hensley Arrow (remanufactured is $2200, zero interest) For our 40’ Weekend Warrior triple axle 5th toyhauler, we used one with the rails under the bed, don’t recall ghe hitch brand, but it was awesome.
I have a Anderson hitch and use a 2500 Ram with the 6.7 to haul a 25 ft car hauler with 7 ft side walls.Now some folks have said that anti sway and weight distribution isn't needed for that set up but when filled with cargo the tongue weight is often over the rated capacity and total trailer weight has been north of the 10k max limit. Driving 500 mile trips between Tennessee and Ohio the hills and cross winds were quite noticeable before adding the hitch. I am done with moving and will be selling the cargo trailer and will be buying a TT in the 25 to 30 ft and believe the Anderson will again work quite well for this setup as I don't believe the TT will be North of 12 to 13 k. If I had a 1/2 ton truck weight distribution would be a bigger issue but with the Anderson hitch and brakes adjusted I hardly noticed the trailer back there. All in the cargo trailer length with a extra long tongue so I don't bash corners when turning the trailer is 28.5 ft also I flipped the axels to stop dragging so it is quite the sail back there.
Just had one installed on our 2016 GMC Yukon Denali by our local RV dealership. They had some issues, since our GMC Yukon came with auto level and I pointed out to the install tech, that the owners manual had a warning note about the proper installation and use of sway control. Will post video on our channel soon. Note to 2016 GMC Yukon owners be sure to read the owners manual when using this product. It's a great system. However, after watching this video I need to go back and double check they installed it correctly with the spacers. Another great video BTBRV. Thanks for posting.
I LOVE that hitch!!
Your brother should "cross" the safety chains :)
I have the 10k equalizer setup with my Apex 300bhs. Works perfectly, no sway. Makes the drive with my '11 Ram 2500 level and stress free all over the PA mountain's! Good stuff! Keep up the great work!
matt s just bought that same apex and am considering this or a propride
The Equalizer hitch was one of the first things of many that I bought when I was new to RVing about 10 years ago. I landed on it through some research and of course a few RUclips videos. I think I got lucky. It's not always easy to pick up the right tool for the job the first time but all in all I think I did. Being new to the towing a large box with all your stuff in it down the road at highway speeds in all kinds of weather and traffic. I couldn't be happier, I tell everyone I know. Great product. Well done.
So good to hear experiences like this @TODD SWENSON! We hope everyone who tows with an Equal-i-zer hitch has the same experience, and we work hard every day to make it so.
This is by far the best system for any towing. I have used them since they first came out!!
Very easy and fast to hookup and unhook. If you are looking for an affordable worry free Quality Hitch get one!! You will Never Regret it 👍👌
I agree 100%, I use the same set up. I do get some sway in very heavy winds but alot depends on how the trailer is loaded, whether the tanks are full or not, and tire pressure on the trailer.
I love this hitch as well. Used a 10,000lb on my 29ft Keystone Springdale TT towing with an 04 F250 & use a 6,000lb on my 6x12 enclosed CT with a Tacoma. Makes a world of difference & is pretty easy to setup.
Also you can get the 1 7/8" socket from Napa for 20 to 30 bucks with the tapered neck. Works like a champ.
We're happy to hear you're loving your hitch!
Perfect Timing, I most likely will be Buying a Travel Trailer very soon. I Always Enjoy your Videos, Thanks.
When I bought my trailer last year it came with this identicle hitch. For over 50 years I have towed a veriety of heavy trailers and employed a veriety of stabilizing hitches. This hitch is the best I have used so far. I was unaware of the price of this hitch and since the dealer said it was included he went ahead and set it up for me. Now after using it for a year I can say I'm very happy with the hitch, it's a keeper. Great video and narration was excellent.
Thank you sir!
@28cruzin, we are so glad you have had great success with your Equal-i-zer hitch! We love to hear stories like this, because our goal has always been safe and happy customers. This is evidence that we're doing our job well. Thanks for the compliment!
If you aren't getting a Hensley or Propride, this is the hitch to get. I don't regret getting this thing in the slightest. It'll last a lifetime if you treat it right. I got mine used off craigslist for $300 and installed it myself. My buddy bought his from a dealer and paid $300 for setup/install. We both love this hitch.
@Scott L, we're glad to hear that the hitch is serving you and your buddy so well. Safe towing and happy camping!
@@EqualizerHitch Thanks for your product, engineering, and support. We are strong ambassadors in all the RV parks we visit. Keep it up guys and gals!
I know, it's overkill, but I have the 14,000 model on my Ram 2500 and 30' travel trailer. The trailer weight is only 6,200 pounds, but on the interstate in the wind, I can't tell it's even back there. WELL worth the investment.
I just bought my first travel trailer and I told the dealer I wanted a very reliable hitch system and The Equalizer is exactly what they gave me. So I’m very happy to hear you endorse it! (Sigh of relief)
I could not agree more. I love the Equalizer. I sometimes drive my 11,500 lb TT without the WD hitch over short distances and I cannot believe the difference it makes. White knuckle driving without. Calm, stress free and peaceful driving with it. Plus you can back up with the bars vs chains and that's a huge convenience. Great video as always #BTBRV !!!
@Adventuring Today, we agree, there is no better way to see how good the Equal-i-zer hitch is than to drive around without it for a while (but not very far ; ).
@@EqualizerHitch Quick question. I just had my Equalizer hitch installed and this is my first TT. When driving I feel a noticeable change in the front end of my truck. It feels much looser than without the trailer. It almost feels like a very slight sway in the front end. I know I am well within my tonque weight limits and I also know that the before and after the load measurements on the front wheel wells was only a 1/4" change. So, is this slight bit of front end sway normal, or could I make a adjustment in my equalizer set up to eliminate this or reduce ? Thanks
@@RMM09 When you're towing a travel trailer, you may notice several different changes in the way the tow vehicle feels. You are describing one of them, which is usually associated with having less weight on the front axle, combined with the additional weight and leverage of the trailer. This is frequently described as a "floaty" feeling, like you're wandering down the highway instead of being solidly connected to the road.
Another feeling is that of being "pushed" to the side. This usually happens when you have a good, solid setup on your sway control hitch, and you pass a semi-truck, or are hit by a gust of wind. The feeling is that both tow vehicle and trailer are pushed sideways a bit, but do not move independently of each other. The worst feeling of course is sway. This is an out of control slalom from side to side, where the weight of the trailer is pushing the tow vehicle wildly from side to side.
You will always notice a difference in the way the handling feels when you're towing a trailer. That is something that takes time to get used to. However, you should be able to make adjustments to your Equal-i-zer hitch so that this is minimal, and still gives you the feeling of being in control of your vehicle. Follow the set up process in the Equal-i-zer owner's manual ( eqhit.ch/manuals
), trying to get the front end back to 100% of the baseline axle weight, i.e. if you weigh your tow vehicle without the trailer and the front axle is sitting at 2,500 lb, try to get it back to this same load with the trailer coupled and the Equal-i-zer hitch engaged. If you do this and are still uncomfortable with the ride, please get in touch with our customer support team so they can help you. They can be reached at 800-478-2245 or support@equalizerhitch.com.
Also, don't forget the other elements of stable towing: properly rated tow vehicle, no equipment ratings exceeded, good tires properly inflated, correctly loaded trailer, reasonable speed, etc.
@@EqualizerHitch Thank you very much for your details response. I really appreciate you taking the time to do that. I will confirm your advise as I make my next tow.
What happens when you drive a weight distribution hitch over a deep gully or culvert?
This is the hitch I use. It works great. I’m towing a Lance 1995 with a 2020 Tacoma 2wd. I drove it from Northern California to Southern California on highway 101 on a breezy day, up and down hills without any problems.
You are correct on almost all of your assessment in regards to The Equalizer hitch. The part where you came off from the reality of The Equalizer hitch, is where you showed the friction point up at the bar receivers on the hitch. That is an area that according to equalizer must be lubricated with silicone spray every single time the hitch is used and therefore is not a friction point. It is a point of support and for weight distribution but not friction. The only points of friction are on the L brackets with the stabilizer bars. One other point that you made that is crystal clear and needs to be driven home is that when people have problems with The Equalizer hitch, it is almost always because they failed to hook it up correctly or failed to adjust it properly, it is not a problem of the hitch.
I towed my 2000 KZ Sportsmen for 20 years with an Equilizer. I'm a Utah boy and I love that they are made just down the road from me. HOWEVER, when I sold my low center of gravity Sportsmen and bought a new taller (more sail area) Cruiser MPG my truck was getting thrown around quite a bit (F250). White knuckling was ruining the experience, I literally didn't want to go anywhere and was scared to death when ever I saw a big Semi overtaking me. I ended up just going all in on a ProPride. As good as the Equilizer is, there really isn't any comparison. Totally different experience, but also $3500 bucks.
I run an early model husky with the dampeners in the draw bar. Otherwise the same hitch as equalizer. Great low maintenance hitch, never an issue. One down side is swapping draw bars for another to pull a different trailer. That thing is a tank. Great video btbrv, thanks again!
Best system ever is the original chain hung system with single or dual friction sway controls. Has the most adjustability. Been using this since 1988 and it is fantastic. Most rv owners don't have a clue about towing or hitches....same for dealers.
I have this style hitch for my 22' travel trailer. I used it with my Chevy Silverado K1500 and it worked flawlessly, then kept it when I upgraded to a GMC K2500HD with a diesel. I adjusted the hitch for slightly less weight transfer on the 3/4-ton, since obviously it didn't need as much, and the sway control is still just as effective.
I bought a used travel trailer last year and it came with this hitch. I got online to find out how to set it up and downloaded the manual and followed the steps and I love this hitch. Pulling a 26 foot Fourwinds with a 2004 Range Rover and it works great. I had to play with the adjustments a bit to get it right because of the air suspension on the Rover.
I just bought my first RV this summer. It's a KZ Inferno toy hauler. I went with the 14,000 lb rated Equalizer hitch and it works great. Towing with a 2007 F-350 6.0L.
@kd0axs, thanks for towing with an Equal-i-zer hitch! Let us know if there is ever anything we can do for you.
Have the same hitch works really great. I also put new shocks and air ride on my truck. Rides like a dream don't know the campers back there. Except for the crappy fuel mileage! Lol
Michael Mayfield he’s towing a kthx a Honda CR-V
Bought the hitch with our new trailer this year. I had a 5th wheel trailer before and have gone back to a tag. The hitch works so well I can't believe how smooth and steady the trailer tows with no sway at all. This hitch is a great investment and I love it.
Very nice product. Excellent explanation of how it all works.
Wow 😳. When we got our travel trailer the dealership really kept pushing the Equalizer system. I thought they just was pushing for more money but we got it anyway. We did all this back in 2013 and never a problem. I am very happy that we have this system and now after this video even feeling better. Thanks.
I have been towing for a bit over thirty years, most with a Reese Dual Cam. I bought my Denali 34’ in 2014 and changed to a Blue-Ox Swaymaster. I feel like I have gone to Hitch Heaven. It is easy to set up and to hook up and sway is not an issue, even passing or being passed by Semi’s. Keep up the good work always enjoy and learn from your videos.
This is my hitch and sway bars with my 35' BPTT.. I love the control that the sway bars give, I have towed with and without them.. Thanks for your info. Happy Trails ! Michelle Florida
Prior to my 5ver we had a TT with this same hitch. The difference is astounding. Great hitch. I called the dealer on the way home after the install to tell them how amazed I was with how much better my towing experience was.
Looks like an awesome set up. Just one safety item. The trailer break away device needs to be attached to the tow vehicle not the safety chains ineffective other wise.
instablaster.
We’ve been towing a fifth wheel on a B&W Companion for the last 2.5 years but when we had travel trailers before I always used an Equalizer. Great hitch. You did a great job explaining how it works to those who may be new to towing.
Hope your brother and family are doing well. I’m in PC as well and it’s a life changing experience. I really enjoy your videos. Very educational and I just bought my first Ranch Hand Legend for our Excursion. Incredible the difference between this bumper and brush guard assembly compared to the competition. If Ranch Hand asks if people are buying their product because of your videos then the answer is YES!
+Brian Walsingham: that's awesome brother. Hope you faired well through Michael
Big Truck Big RV Like most others, we had a lot of damage but will be fine. Thanks!
My brother gave me his 10k eq hitch when I got my 5500-7000LB 32' TT. It does a fair job. I definitely feel the wind on the bad days, but it's manageable. The only porpoising is when the road has dips and bumps.
I added the sway bracket jackets and they helped with the popping noises the campground residents enjoy when I slowly pull in. At least a 60-70% reduction in noise. Also grease the ball and joints in ONLY the proper locations. Clean and grease again between trips depending on milage and weather. See EQ's site for the grease location info.
I have something similar it’s a husky centreline with the 800 pound bars it cost me $1500 cnd. I love it the only issue is the noise it make cornering, you have to be perfectly straight to get the bars off and it crazy heavy. It uses a piston system to reduce sway.
I have had 2 travel trailers and I am sold on it. Have never had a problem with it.
So glad to hear @09turbodiesel. Thanks for towing with an Equal-i-zer hitch.
@@EqualizerHitch I recommend you all the time. Easy to install and adjust to different vehicles. Steves RV is whom recommend you to me. Steve the owner said it was the best. I trust in what he says. If my next trailer is a travel trailer it will also have one.
Love my Equalizer. Husky Centerline is good too.
I got the Husky Centerline with my new travel trailer and it is great. Very happy with it.
Equalizer sells pads for the L brackets. They eliminate the loud popping sounds when turning. They're a must have.
I just grease the arms. Works well for me.
Where at?
Specifically it the manual it says don’t grease the arms. The friction is needed to control sway. You do however grease the pivot points up front where the arms slide in above and below where that point pivots.
The pads do reduce some of the sway control friction though. I have found that 90% of the sound comes from the hitch head, not the L brackets. Just grease the hitch head proplerly and there is no need for L bracket pads.
@@hhiippiittyy grease is a really bad idea you lose part of your sway control 😂
Good video.
Suggest your brother add a 90 degree elbow to his water connection point. Less stress on the plastic connection and saves the water hose end. I do see the wire stiffener at the end of the hose. Just a thought.
I still swear by my Reese Dual cam HP setup with the cams on the trailer. I love the variability of adjusting the chain based on load requirements, critical for a front side-loading toyhauler on the Outback 324 CG.
Best sway control of them all! The only one that self-centers and keeps the trailer straighter than any other system except the Hensley.
2 comments....Safety chains should be crossed when hooked up....Get a pair of the Equalizer "Bracket Jackets". Makes the hitch much quieter when turning and does not effect sway control. Bracket Jackets are less than $25.00. I love my Equalizer. I tow a 23' Airstream behind a 2013 Ford E150 XLT Premium van. Great combo and drives great. Really enjoy your videos. P.S. I am installing the "Sulastic Shackles" on my van as it rides pretty stiff when not towing. Rear axle is rated at 5200 LBS. Sulastic Shackles should help smooth things out.
Great video! Saw one thing in your video that is a definite safety concern and I hope you fixed it. The break away cable for the brakes is looped through the hook that clips to the hitch mount... The cable should be attached separately through the same hoop on the truck that the safety chain attaches to otherwise if the trailer ever came off that cable is never gonna apply the brakes cause it never actually draws tight being on the chain hook.
Don’t forget your sway bracket jackets. They really help quiet the hitch down when turning in campgrounds. My dad has been using an equalizer for 17 years now and it is definitely a solid piece of equipment. I have been so impressed with it that I bought one when we got our first camper as well.
@Scott Thornton, so glad to hear that your family has had great experiences with the Equal-i-zer hitch. 17 years is impressive. How many different tow vehicles and trailers in that amount of time?
Equal-i-zer Hitch three trucks and two trailers for my dad on the same hitch. We are on our first setup but the hitch will go to our new trailers for a lifetime.
@@yellow599rider Sweet! That is amazing. Nothing like good 'ole American Made quality. Happy camping, be safe, and let us know if there's every anything we can do for you or your dad. Tell him thanks for us.
I also have that hitch. I pull 12,500LB Torque toy hauler TT all over & it works Great
@Carlton Landry, so glad you're having great success with your Equal-i-zer hitch.
I am a user and fan of the ProPride 3P hitch. Expensive. Yes. But here are no compromises when it comes to safety for me and my family.
Thankx, I'd always heard of Blue Ox and Husky, but that looks really good
We are buying a Jayco TT from a private seller I will see what he has and if not I am going to buy this too. I have no experience hauling a trailer this hitch sounds like a reliable and safe. I am glad I saw this video. Subscribed. Thanks man
We love our sway setup dodge 2500 4x4 diesel and a 28ft travel trailer
Thank you for an accurate/ non-sensationalized title! You don't need click bate titles for views (would probably get more views if you put the product name in the title for people researching)
Very good information on the Equalizer brand hitch. I too feel this brand is much better that the ones that us the chains!
You sir, are a wealth of knowledge! Thanks!👍
Thank you sir
Great job on communicating the advantages.
These anti sway systems using tension bars are ok for a shorter TT but for the longer ones the Hensley hitch is best in my opinion. Nice job and explaining, love your channel.
Equalizer's great, I love it. I've been through all sorts of strong sidewinds with no sway at all; I barely even feel them. It can be noisy at slow speeds where the bars rub on the brackets, but that just shows the friction is doing what it's supposed to.
You reviewed the Anderson Hitch . I purchased one. I didn’t like the experience on the freeway. It would sway quite a bit. We’re towing a 25 ft Rockwood mini trailer, UVW 6,000. We tow it with Ford 150 eco boost, max tow package.
That is the exact size equalizer I use to tow my Wildcat Maxx...I've only felt the trailer break loose once, and that was on a high bridge over the Mississippi river in high winds. I steered the direction I felt it go, and felt it snap back in place. Never an issue with trucks going by my or side loads from winds other than that one time. Good ride in the truck with it hooked up. Thanks for sharing.
@Scott Woodland, so great to hear your experience. Thank you for sharing.
Damn, I’m in meridian and I’ll be making countless trips over the Mississippi with as many pallets as I can carry with a 3500 safely. Still haven’t figured out what kind of loading or trailer I might go with. I’m not sure I can afford a gooseneck.
I love my blue Ox weight distribution hitch
Excellent product! Loved mine when we had our TT. And the only one I recommend.
I know this is an older video but the best price I could find (and it wasn’t Amazon) was around 700.00 before sales tax. Luckily I had a friend who had one and went to a fifth wheel and I bagged it for 300.00. Even at full pop it’s worth every penny. Nice vid as usual.
After watching this video, I wish I would’ve bought this set up instead of my traditional round bar set up.
Oh well, I’m first time TT tower. I’ll definitely file this info away.
Good job on the video. Very precise and too the point.
Hey from Canada! Great Video. The Equalizer, is the hitch I use on our Heritage Glen 312QBUD and it works fantastic! Love your channel... I'm researching and hunting for a heavier truck and I watch your videos faithfully... Keep em' coming!
Thank you
@Danny MacNevin, thank you for towing with an Equal-i-zer hitch! Glad it works so well for you. Safe towing!
I'm also thinking of going with a newer truck from my '07 Duramax HD. I love the GM product and will stay with them, but am curious, is there really any difference between the GMC and Chevrolet lines? Are there any good comparisons out there? I like the looks of the GMCs, but don't know if there's really any advantage to one line over another besides appearances. Thoughts?
@@jslaprarie Hey, I'm a Chevy guy as well. As far as pulling and specs there's really no difference from one to the other... you can get pretty much the exact same options on both. For some odd reason I find the trim package on the GMC is a little nicer and maybe a bit richer looking... but they're both great trucks. I watch a RUclips channel called "Fast Lane Trucks" where they do a lot of comparisons on the Ike Gauntlet. You should watch them as well as this channel... some really great information from both!
What happens when you drive a weight distribution hitch over a deep gully or culvert?
The breakaway cable should be on it's own when you hook up. Should something happen to the hook on your chain, its makes your breakaway switch useless. I had a Maryland DOT officer put me out of service for this as I used to pull bumper pull trailers with my truck commercially.
did he let you go once you connected it correctly ?
I use that same hitch on my 27EX toy hauler with my tundra. works like a champ and is easy to use. make sure you set it up yourself. the dealer in my experience is too lazy to actually measure and set it up properly.
@Joe, glad to hear the Equal-i-zer hitch is working like a champ. Safe towing!
I've had a Curt 17500 and have a 4 point Equalizer now, and my father-in-law has a Blue Ox sway pro, before he had a 4 point Equalizer before he got a TT over 10k, he wants a 14k Equalizer, we both agree Equalizer is the best unless you're going to spend $2500 on a Hensley.
I have this exact hitch. After watching your video. I know I do not have it install properly. After reading other people's reviews I see I can get online and order the manual. Great video
I bought a Reese Stedi-flex for my 29' trailer. Worked very well until one of the brake pads broke off. It cost another $100 to buy a replacement set of pads plus downtime. Due to the similar cost between the Reese hitch and the Equalizer hitch--hind sight is that I should have gone with the Equalizer hitch...
You should check out the Reese Dual Cam. I love mine!
The exact one i use. I guess the only thing i want to add is if you were able to make a video of First setup adjustment need. I found setitng it up took me a while to do and not sure done right. O and i recommend you add the anti nosie pads too the brackets on the frame . You can find them on amazon and work great on nosie level when turning at times.
@Live-Laugh-Love-Travel, there are some videos on our RUclips channel that show how to set up the hitch, and how to adjust the weight distribution. You can also download the owner's manual from our website: eqhit.ch/manuals
which has detailed information about setup and adjustment. And, you are always welcome to get in touch with our customer support team if you need more help or advice. Thanks for towing with an Equal-i-zer hitch.
I did quite a bit of research before I purchased mine but the dealer who installed it never did Equalizer and had an attitude. Left the washers out and some small things. Had them come back to the site and fix it. I just purchased a 2019 Silverado and had to adjust the height and the washers. Got it back to within a 1/4" of the unhooked wheel well height and it pulls great again. Might play with it and try 1 more washer but by the way the trailer and truck felt I'm back to where my old setup was. Nice hitch with no sway.
I’m happy with my Equal-i-zer Hitch; took some time to do the set up but then it’s set for my specific truck. Note to you brother hooking up chains in this video: he didn’t cross his chains. Take care.
I was towing with a Reese Dual Cam that is a much better hitch than the EQ! The DC will try and return the trailer to center where as the EQ will want to hold it where it’s at. Also the EQ cannot work as advertised because for the pivot points to offer any sway control the trailer would have to be way out of line and by that point it’s too late for it to do any type of control. Just watch when you turn slightly, the pivot points at the hitch will not move. The only 2 points that would offer any sway control are at the L brackets. And again those are flat surfaces that downy offer much.
Excellent video. Very helpful. Thanks so much
Totally enjoyed the information you share.
I use the Husky Centerline hitch, which is virtually the same design as the Equalizer. Love it. Best hitch I've ever used!
Same here. Ands it's half the cost.
Important topic. Towing safety is key. Have you considered weight distribution hitch storage? HITCHPORT Hitch and Spring Bar Mounts are the solution.
Thank you for putting this info out for everyone. I am very new to towing a trailer. I had no idea about all this. Your video on sway is amazing and really helped me understand the issue.
I forgot to mention you can back up with it unlike the other cheaper ones
yes sir
@kidluk, one of the best benefits.
@@EqualizerHitch DEFINITELY
Stuff I Like I have had a EAZ LIFT 48069 1200 lbs Elite WD Hitch on my horse trailer for 17 years and have never had a problem backing. And even tho I don’t have the sway bar installed, the spring arms really control the sway. However, now that I’ve purchased a longer and heavier TT, I’m considering the Equalizer 6000 lb. WDH
Me In the wild It is the sway bar on cheaper models that you cannot back up with. I love my equalizer hitch in fact I used it today LOL
I prefer the Fastway e2 10k. I've used that with my 27' Keystone Hideout for over a year now, and never had an issue. Its a bit cheaper too. Great video though!
It's time for you to review the Hensley hitch. You've been looking for an opportunity to collaborate with the KYD folks, so here's your chance. Marc hasn't really done an in-depth review on theirs yet, and doing detailed mechanical truck/trailer reviews isn't really his strong suit. I'd be interested to get your opinion on whether the Hensley would allow someone with a half-ton truck to tow a slightly heavier or longer trailer than you've typically recommended in the past. Yes, it's expensive, but maybe it could be bought with the savings one could get from buying a comparably-trimmed F-150 versus an F-250, for example. If the Hensley completely eliminates sway on an 8,000 lb., 32-foot long TT towed by a max-tow F-150, why shouldn't someone opt for that setup and have a more comfortable truck to drive when not towing?
That's a fair request. I will see what i can do :)
@@BigTruckBigRV fair request ? this "judge" dude would have us lower our safety standards.. putting anything over 6k/25 foot trailer on a half ton is asking for trouble, besides, i wouldn't want to be behind some brain-stem driving this kind of rig !!!
I love my Equal-i-zer hitch. But when I had the dealership where I bought my trailer install it, THEY installed it wrong. I have a top of frame coupler on my trailer (like 90%+ of trailers out there) and they installed the hangers the L-brackets sit on upside down. I had virtually no equalization. Only found out later when I was going to torque the bolts before a trip. I saw another trailer with it the same way, not surprised when the trailer had the same dealer sticker.
Lesson learned, always read the manual, and double check the dealers work.
Your brother should get the plastic pads that go on the "L" brackets to keep the noise and wear down.
He should also paint the rusted portions of the hitch so it doesn't rust more.
already ordered :)
Looks like a good hitch. Same principle as my husky ts. 4 pt friction wdh.
Have the same system and it is good. However I just figured out the dealership set it up incorrectly so hopefully it will be even better after I fix their mistake.
@Tufelhunden, sorry to hear about the incorrect setup. Please contact our customer support if you need any help making adjustments. 800-478-5578 or support@equalizerhitch.com. Thanks for towing with an Equal-i-zer hitch.
Yep great hitch, I love mine. He should have a separate connection for the emergency trailer brakes I just put a small hook on bumper.
Nice vid. You might want to tell your brother 2 things: 1. He needs to cross the safety chains; 2. (More importantly) the breakaway cable should be attached to the TRUCK, not the chain. It is meant to brake the trailer itself if the trailer is ever disengaged from the truck (like in the case of an accident). If the cable is attached to the chain, which is also attached to the trailer, it is useless.
Well done.
Thanks.
Question: on the boondocking channels I've seen trouble when the trailer is pulled through a steep v-shaped "ditch" - it pops out the "hitch connector thingy",and that's without a distribution hitch. "360" hitches are advertised for this. But when it comes to distribution hitches, aren't you Very Restricted as to how deep a Ditch you can drive across? Don't you have to be very careful and limited about the quality of roads you drive on? I shudder to think about what would happen to a weight distribution hitch if you drove over a deep ditch.
I use and recommend the Reese dual cam, a much better built hitch and prevents sway from starting instead of reacting to sway after it starts. I am always surprised by the cheap hitches that many dealers install.
I use a 4pt Equlizer on my F350 pulling a 31ft tt. July we were going through St George Utah with some pretty good cross wind, I could feel the truck/ trailer move but never swayed on me.
Had mine installed at the dealership, wouldn't want to haul a 35' camper without it..
I'm going with a Propride on my toy hauler. It relies on geometry, not friction, for sway control.
I have that hitch for my 37 footer, it kicks ass
@kidluk, yes...yes it does. Thank you.
One observation, one question.
Observation; Back in the 90s Ram trucks did a recall on their factory hitches that were rusting and cracking. A quick inspection revealed mine was cracking and was replaced. Since then I made it a point to provide a “Non-Hitch” connection point for my break away cable. I attached a clip point to the truck body for the breakaway connection. Your brother’s cable connection point could be ineffective should something on the hitch or chain hook fail.
Question; On a previous video you reviewed air bags on an SUV. I used Firestone Ride Rites on my old 2008 Ram Cummins 2500, since I was towing a 10K GVWR travel trailer and hauling a golf cart in the bed of the truck. Worked well and still had significant load on the equalizer bars as indicated by the slight curve. Now for the question, for those who use both, I’ve heard that using air bags can reduce the effectiveness of the weight distribution system if relied upon to level the tow vehicle too much. This would reduce the amount of weight redistributed to the front axle. How would one decide/calculate/know what balance between the two systems is correct? For me it wasn’t too difficult to figure out since I towed the trailer for years before loading the cart. Just used the bags to level after the cart was added using my usual hitch set up.
(edit for clarity; I installed the bags when I decided to haul the cart, towed without them before that.)
Enjoy your videos, keep up the great work.
MM
Nice video by you're brother, that system put's a lot of torque on the hitch, I noticed the angle of the shank and hitch changed a lot.
Myles Hansel: The hitch can handle it though as it creates negative pressure that actually balances out the weight.
Have a 10k equalizer on my 27reswe and my 2500 CTD pulls it like it's not even back there. Love the equalizer.
Hi JD! Just watched this video from 2 years ago. About hitching it was great thank you so much for saying what kind of swaying hitch works. Everyone gets what they feel ha best. This one looks gosh though. Thank you so much and I hope you have a Happy New Year! See you next year!
Excellent job, shopping but this looks really good.. Andersen looks interesting but novel design that has some trade-offs. This looks like a design I can clearly understand, probably install it myself. No worries about complex friction sleeve.
In the final steps of getting my 65 Airstream , and looking into the Weight Distribution system. 23 foot AS pulling with 250 Ram 2013
Thank you, great information. Well done!