Equal i zer or Reese Straightline Dual Cam

Mark4310 · 01-12-2014, 08:52 PM

Im new to a TT and need some help.

Im in process of getting a 2014 Rockwood Ultra lite 2703ws TT It should be ready around March

My TV is a 2005 Chevy 1500 Silverado Z71

Im trying to decide on a W/d hitch and brake controller

Equal I zer p4 $611.49 +$80 shipping

Reese Strait-Line with dual cam

Whats the good and bad either way with these?
And should I go with 10,000 or 12,000, or how should I decide?

Prodigy P2 is what I'm looking at for a controller

sherdep · 01-12-2014, 09:15 PM

I can only speak for the equalizer since that is the one I own and use
I have the equalizer 4 point and a prodigy (don't think its a P-2 though)
I have a Rockwood 2306 and have the 1,000 / 10,000
Never had an issue and would recommend it

$611 seems kinda high - I will locate my receipt and post back tomorrow
as far as which one to order - what is the max total weight of your camper

with either hitch - I would carry spare parts like clips and pins in case one is lost or comes up missing

mhartzel · 01-12-2014, 09:15 PM

I cannot respond to the choice of hitch as I do not have either, but I have the prodigy p2 controller and love it. A quite robust controller and using it solved a pulsating brake issue I had with my time delay Reese

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Twisty · 01-12-2014, 09:34 PM

I had an F150 and pulled a 30 foot 6200 lb TT with a conventional Reese WDH.
I added the Dual Cam setup and it worked very well.

Mark4310 · 01-12-2014, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sherdep

I can only speak for the equalizer since that is the one I own and use
I have the equalizer 4 point and a prodigy (don't think its a P-2 though)
I have a Rockwood 2306 and have the 1,000 / 10,000
Never had an issue and would recommend it

$611 seems kinda high - I will locate my receipt and post back tomorrow
as far as which one to order - what is the max total weight of your camper

Thats a sale price at camping world. Im still looking for a good price. Just deciding on which one for now

with either hitch - I would carry spare parts like clips and pins in case one is lost or comes up missing

Dry Hitch Weight 621 lbs. (282 kg)
Unloaded Vehicle Weight 6,145 lbs. (2,787 kg)
GVWR 7,621 lbs. (3,457 kg)

Triguy · 01-12-2014, 10:10 PM

I have always used the Equal-i-zer but the Reese DC is just as great. You can't go wrong with either one. IIRC the Reese requires you to drill the frame, which some people don't like to do that themselves.

As for the bar size, the trailer's GVWR is nearly 8,000 Lbs, which gives a loaded hitch weight between 8-12K. I'd guess the 1,200 lb bars are best, but I recommend you talk with Progress Mfg to double check that.

RV Wholesalers sell that hitch for a little bit under $500 with free shipping so check them out. You might need to install yourself, which requires some special tools (thin walled socket and big wrench that you either need to own or find a local shop who will help you). The dealer could be your best bet unless you want to do it yourself.

The P2 is a good brake controller and will suffice.

Hope this helps.

Broadway Joe · 01-12-2014, 10:30 PM

I bought the Equalizer and couldn't be happier, take a look here for pricing.
Equalizer 4 Point Sway Control Weight Distribution - Weight Distribution - Equalizer 4point sway control hitch - RadAuto - Radical Automotive Applications

**Platokidd** · 01-12-2014, 10:57 PM

http://www.rvwholesalers.com/catalog...h-14-2927.html
free shipping
I would think the 10k would work for that set up.
I had the 10k on my last truck( k1500) and 6500 lbs tracer and it worked out great.
Upgraded to the 14k for the Lacrosse and it too is working out great.

**bikendan** · 01-13-2014, 03:20 AM

since you don't list where you live, don't know if you're in the U.S. or Canada.
if you're in the U.S., i don't see why you'd spend over $600 for an Equalizer, when plenty of other places, like RVW, sell it for way less and with free shipping.

Mark4310 · 01-13-2014, 07:35 AM

Usa

**bikendan** · 01-13-2014, 02:17 PM

then why not order the Equalizer from RVW. $447 with free shipping.
you'd save almost $250. that's where i and many others have ordered theirs from.

Mark4310 · 01-13-2014, 02:23 PM

Thanks everyone. Like I said I'm new to having a TT. Actually still waiting in it. That's just a price at another place. I'm not purchasing there.

Sounds like most people like the equal I zer.

Triguy · 01-13-2014, 02:43 PM

Like I said, I don't think you can go wrong with either the Equal-i-zer or the Reese DC. RVW sells the Reese, too.

If you are new and you order yourself, see if you can negotiate your RV dealer to install the hitch for you as part of the delivery process or for a very small fee.

Its not hard to do by yourself, but the Reese will require some drilling into the frame and the Equal-i-zer requires you to own or borrow some special tools. Here are the instruction manuals for both (Reese and Equal-i-zer).

dsrace · 01-13-2014, 03:04 PM

I would prob go with the equalizer brand myself and the p2 controller is one of the best I have ever used personally there is a better hitch anti sway system for sale used in the classifieds or it was anyway. just like the hensly arrow a little over kill for what you have just bought but go any bigger and prob perfect.

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...tch-52414.html

http://www.propridehitch.com/product...ol-Hitch-.html but pricey

and higher yet lol but the best there is http://hensleymfg.com/

wrvond · 01-13-2014, 04:07 PM

I have to join the consensus, in that either are great.
I prefer the P3, but any Prodigy is a good choice, as well.

Mark4310 · 01-13-2014, 07:09 PM

What the difference between the p2 and p3?

**bikendan** · 01-13-2014, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark4310

What the difference between the p2 and p3?

Bling features!

Triguy · 01-13-2014, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bikendan

Bling features!

That's right. An LCD screen and some interesting diagnostics with the P3. The actual controller is the same.

RhoZeta · 01-13-2014, 08:45 PM

I can only speak of the Equal-i-zer, have the 12K/1200 unit and it works AWESOME! Had zero issues using it with our 35' TT, never experienced any problems with crosswind, passing trucks, etc. etc. Was a bit fiddly to set up correctly, infact, after initial setup I had to re-do it with camper loaded as it really did change from empty to loaded. (Yes, instructions tell you to set up with TT loaded but it was brand new when I installed, did not have a chance to load it up!)
If you are in or near DFW you can buy mine!

We no longer have the TT and I have a 5th wheel on order.

Mark4310 · 01-13-2014, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RhoZeta

I can only speak of the Equal-i-zer, have the 12K/1200 unit and it works AWESOME! Had zero issues using it with our 35' TT, never experienced any problems with crosswind, passing trucks, etc. etc. Was a bit fiddly to set up correctly, infact, after initial setup I had to re-do it with camper loaded as it really did change from empty to loaded. (Yes, instructions tell you to set up with TT loaded but it was brand new when I installed, did not have a chance to load it up!)
If you are in or near DFW you can buy mine!

We no longer have the TT and I have a 5th wheel on order.

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?

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