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Old 01-13-2014, 09:42 PM   #21
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Thats actually interesting, I may be headed that way next month for work not sure yet.
Not sure I need the 12k or 10k yet. How much you wanting for it?

I was going to get the 10K originally but figured a loaded camper was going to be around 8~9K with 800~900Lbs TW, so I though it better to have a bit more wiggle room with 12K unit, was not much more in price anyway and after talking to the helpful folks at Progress MFG I decided to get it.

If you want it, it is yours for $200 picked up, not even sure I would want to try and ship, it is stupid heavy.
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Old 01-13-2014, 09:52 PM   #22
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I was going to get the 10K originally but figured a loaded camper was going to be around 8~9K with 800~900Lbs TW, so I though it better to have a bit more wiggle room with 12K unit, was not much more in price anyway and after talking to the helpful folks at Progress MFG I decided to get it.

If you want it, it is yours for $200 picked up, not even sure I would want to try and ship, it is stupid heavy.

This trailer is 7,621 loaded I believe. Im not sure if that will be over kill or not? I plan to make a call to find out this week. Idk yet for certain thats where Ill be going but we are sending a few crews that way as this job come to an end. I will get in touch if I go that way. Thanks
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Old 01-13-2014, 09:57 PM   #23
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This trailer is 7,621 loaded I believe. Im not sure if that will be over kill or not? I plan to make a call to find out this week. Idk yet for certain thats where Ill be going but we are sending a few crews that way as this job come to an end. I will get in touch if I go that way. Thanks

Working on aircraft for the last 25 years has made me a fan of of overkill.
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Old 05-05-2014, 10:20 PM   #24
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Equal i zer or Reese Straightline Dual Cam

With the dual cam...in tight turns what keeps the bar from being pulled out the ends? In the you tube vids I've seen they only show the cam riding up the bar towards the ball but they never show what's happening on the other side.
I've never used a sway control as I've never had any sway issues with my light weight trailers and 1 ton trucks but I thought it might be a nice addition for a trip across the plains next month.
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Old 05-06-2014, 07:28 AM   #25
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I have never had my spring bars come off of the cam. I guess in theory, if you turned sharp enough, then that could happen. But, the truck and trailer angle will only go so far before the bumper hits the tongue frame.
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Old 05-06-2014, 09:28 AM   #26
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I personally use the reese dual cam straight line hitch. I love this hitch and have never had any issues with the bars coming off or sway issues. I have a tight turn in and out of my driveway and I like this hitch because I don't have to take anything off to back up! All it is is put it in reverse and back up that's it!
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Old 05-06-2014, 10:08 PM   #27
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Guess I'll have to look at it at an angle after I get it installed to ease my mind. Just doesn't make any sense that it wouldn't slide just as far in both directions.
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Old 05-06-2014, 10:21 PM   #28
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The ball is not centered between the pivot points of the spring bars. Look at it from above. There are 2 different arcs.
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Old 05-06-2014, 10:30 PM   #29
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Good point. I knew there was an explanation.
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Old 06-05-2014, 07:55 PM   #30
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600 mile test today with the Reese Dual Cam. Beautiful pull across Missouri and half of Kansas.
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Old 06-05-2014, 11:32 PM   #31
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I have put 2100 miles on mine in the last three days and it functions perfectly!! Not a single issue and I have no worries about the remaining 2,000miles of my trip!! I will recommend this hitch to everyone looking into a WDH!
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Old 06-06-2014, 01:55 AM   #32
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The ball is not centered between the pivot points of the spring bars. Look at it from above. There are 2 different arcs.
Ummm... with our Strait-Line system, the ball is in fact centered between the pivot points of the spring bars.

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Old 06-06-2014, 05:20 AM   #33
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Ummm... with our Strait-Line system, the ball is in fact centered between the pivot points of the spring bars.

Ours also,maybe that's how (Twisty) got his name,his Hitch is Bent! Youroo!!
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Old 06-07-2014, 09:26 AM   #34
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I must've read his mind and didn't notice the "not" in his post. Point was understood. lol
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