Equal-i-zer or Reese Dual Cam

[aujmr1970]

I have a 2011 SV264 Surveyor TT. I am considering buying either a Reese DC or Equal-i-zer 4PT sway control hitch. Any opinions on which is a better choice?

[grhodes50]

I don't think you'll go wrong with either. Just make sure it's set up properly and you have the correct size, 800/8,000 - 1,000/10,000 - 1,200/12,000, etc....

I've had the Equal-i-zer for over 2 years now with no problems, so I vote for the Equal-i-zer!

[Triguy]

Both are commonly recommended and well-thought of by users on this board and rv.com.

As Gary said, you can't go wrong with either one. I use the Equal-i-zer because that's what I'm used to and saw no reason to have switched with this newest trailer.

[aujmr1970]

My dry tongue weight is 481lbs. I have not weighed the tongue but loaded I figure it is about 750 to 850lbs . The dry weight of the trailer is 4547 GVWR is 7400lbs. The dealer and equal-i-zer both recommend the 10,000lbs hitch. The Reese dealer recommends the 12000lb hitch. Any thoughts on that?

[bikendan]

from what i've seen and read, the Reese requires drilling on the tongue, whereas the Equalizer does not.
i find the Equalizer simpler to hookup and adjust.

i've also read some opinions that the Reese is better for larger trailers that have heavy tongue weights.

[Triguy]

Progressive Mfg, who makes the Equal-i-zer, will tell you to round up from the estimated or actual tongue weight. For example, my trailer's tongue weight is 700lbs according to my Sherline and I am good with the 1,000 lb bars. Whatever you do don't use the dry TW which would indicate you would use the 600lb bars. Way too light. I'm not sure about the Reese.

[backin15]

I had the Reese on my first camper and loved it. When I bought my next camper I went with the Equal-I-zer. The only reason I made the switch is the way it mounts. The Reese works well with a C-shaped frame but on a boxed frame the Equal-I-zer is easier to mount and requires no drilling. The Eqial-I-zer works just as well as the Reese and either will do a good job for you.

[Fab-5]

Darn, now I'm really confused (new RVer). I told the dealer I wanted an Equal-i-zer brand, and he apparently does not handle them. I heard nothing but praise about these. He said he would have me one that worked identically, and if I do not like it, I do not have to take it. Problem is, I am driving 200 miles to pick up this TT, so I won't have many options once I am there. From what I see, the Reese does look harder to hook up and rquires drilling (I'm assuming this is what he'll provide). There is a little negative info on the web on the Reese. I am not sure what to do now. Are you experts fairly ceratin the Reese as as good as the Equal-i-zer?
Thanks very much for any adice on this.
Fab-5

[aujmr1970]

I went with the equalizer brand hitch. Just did 400 miles round trip with it and loved it. Big difference over my old WD hitch and friction sway control arm. The Reese was my second choice but the drilling on the frame and more difficulty hitching up made me choose the equalizer.

[Glenn5995]

I have used both and as far as function (controlling trailer and sway) they are equal. I would give the slight preference to Equalizer as I felt it was easier to set up, adjust and it was quieter in operation. You can't go wrong with either. They are both good.

[kbrown1075]

I recently installed, by myself, an Equal-i-zer hitch. I had been using a WDH with a friction sway control. I have been on one trip, through hilly, country roads. WOW, what a difference. I would have been holding the wheel, white knucled in the past. With the Equal-i-zer it was if I was just driving a heavy truck. I have not towed with the Reese Dual Cam, but it looked complicated to self install (I am a DIY'er cause I like to, not thrifty). From my research, either way you go, Reese or Equal-izer, you will be happy. You will be acustom to your hitch and you won't want to switch.

[ilmor]

We had the equalizer on our travel trailer - worked like a charm.

[BigDTx]

i use the Equalizer and have no complaints

[trudinator]

I'm not a big fan of the chains. I don't know anything about Reese, because we have an Equalizer, but our friends have one with the chains; I'm only assuming it is a Reese. Ours is BY FAR easier to hook up.

[frankm]

Originally Posted by Fab-5

(I'm assuming this is what he'll provide).

You know what they say about assuming! Confirm brand/model/specs of what they will be installing and if it isn't anything you will be comfortable with ask if they can/would install a WDS that you buy/bring on your own. If yes then get either a Reese or EQ4.

[EXGMTech]

I have a Reese dual cam towing a 31' TT and LOVE it! simple to hook up, quiet on turns and ZERO sway. The fact that the dual cam system prevents sway from starting rather than just keeping it to a minimum with friction just made more sense to me.

[Fab-5]

Ah-hah....... I just found out the hitch the dealer has for me is a Fastway E2. After about one minute of research, I found that Fastway and Equal-i-zer are identical, both owned by Progress Mfg. Inc. They look to be identical anyway. The only thing different I see on the Fastway website (www.fastwaytrailer.com) is that the E2 comes in both trunnion and round bar styles. In my trying to learn more about RVing, I've never even run across the E2 name. Looks like I am getting what I hoped for. Does anyone know anything more about this? Thanks for everyone's advice!
Fab-5

[aujmr1970]

The E2 is the little brother to the E4. The E4 is a four point sway control. The E2 has only 2 points. The E2 is about a third the cost of the E4. The dealer I bought my E4 from uses the E2 as his standard hitch. They like it but admit if you have the money buy the E4.

[Fab-5]

I have looked online and cannot see the difference in the trunnion style of each brand. Going by the photos, it is not clear to me how the 4 point is different than the 2 point on the E2. I know there has to be a difference (~$100 at RV Wholesalers). I cannot see what is meant by the 4 point sway control. Both look like it is simply the friction of the bars against the L-brackets? I imagine I could figure it out if I could see them in person, but the trunnion style E2 looks just like the Equalizer. Can anyone shed some more light on this?

[aujmr1970]

Go to www.equalizer hitch.com and look at the videos on that site. It will explain how the E4 works. The E4 hitch head is totally different from the E2. It has 2 addtional points of sway control over the E2.