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12-10-2017, 09:07 PM
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Is Equal-i-zer hitch Worth the $
Hey guys, I had my deal on a 27dbk go south. Now I got a new one going with a little local dealer for the same unit. Thinking about ditching the pro hitch set up that come with it and going with the Equal-i-zer. Is it worth the extra $. Also what model (set up would I need)? It 700 lbs hitch weight and 6500 trailer.
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12-10-2017, 09:11 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Cloverleaf, Manitoba
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My trailer specs are about the same as yours. I love mine. No sway, even in strong cross winds, and can't even feel semis going by.
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Harv & Deb
2015 Flagstaff 27RLWS
2010 Ram 2500 4x4 crew 5.7 Hemi, 3.73
Equalizer 1200 4 pt. Tekonsha controller
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12-10-2017, 09:24 PM
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Who Dares, Wins
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Chester County, PA
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Yes it is worth the money. Had the same results as above on a cherokee 26dbh
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2015 Chevy HD D-Max
2022 Impression 315MB
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12-10-2017, 09:37 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
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Love mine, used to pull a 1200lbs toyhauler now a 8000lbs Rockwood with the same hitch !
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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LTZ Z92
2018 Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 8311WS
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12-10-2017, 09:38 PM
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Novice Travel Trailer Guy
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Pacific Northwest
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It’s a good one. Not the only one, but if you have the cash I would based on reputation.
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2018 Flagstaff Micro Lite 25BRDS Travel Trailer
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 LTZ
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12-10-2017, 09:49 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Texas Coastal Bend
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That's what I use to pull my 2104S and I have nothing but good things to say about it. Just be prepared for the groaning and popping when backing up! 
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12-10-2017, 10:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 135
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I got a good deal for one off Craigslist. The P O had bought a bigger trailer and needed the bigger hitch. Worth looking.
It is noisy in the turns but works.
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 2018 Rockwood 2109S
Cleveland, Mississippi
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12-10-2017, 10:29 PM
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Canadian Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Eastern GTA, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 6,238
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The Equal-i-zer 4 point WDH is top notch and good value in my opinion. For a 6500# trailer, the 10k Equal-i-zer would be just fine. The best price I could find when I bought mine was at RVWholesalers.com.
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2023 Rockwood Signature 8262RBS
2016 Ford F-250 XLT SuperCrew, 6.2L, 4x4, 6'9" bed
2019 Rockwood Signature 8290BS (2019 - 2022)
2011 Rockwood Signature 8293SS (2015 - 2018)
2010 Rockwood Roo 23SS (2012 - 2014)
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12-10-2017, 11:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: SF Bay Area
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It works on our TV/TT setup as I never have experienced any sway. It is the only one I have used so I can't say how it compares to others.
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2016 Windjammer 3006WK - Sold July 2018
2002 Lance Lite 835EC TC - Sold July 2015
2010 Dodge Ram 2500, 4x4, Diesel, Front Hitch, Air Lift 5000 Rear Air Bags, Sold Mar 2019.
MISSION COMPLETED!
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12-10-2017, 11:19 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 57
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Agree that the 10000 lb equalizer will work well.
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12-11-2017, 05:28 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: South Central MN
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Once properly set up they work as advertised. As stated above even high gusts of wind from the side doesn't cause the trailer to sway. I know that I am happy with it and see no need to purchase another hitch.
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12-11-2017, 05:36 AM
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World Wide Wanderer
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Sprung Leak, NC
Posts: 1,732
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I used one for several years with my 31' Airstream, I was towing with an F150. Once set up it did a great job.
Aaron 
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wahoonc & Airangel60
2016 Coachmen Concord 300DS
2015 Fusion Hybrid following along
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12-11-2017, 06:29 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 5,712
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Using 15000 Blue Ox on new 36' trailer now but ran 9 years with the EQ pulling 28' and 7000lbs. Loved it.
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12-11-2017, 07:10 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Cedar Creek Lake, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DavidBo
That's what I use to pull my 2104S and I have nothing but good things to say about it. Just be prepared for the groaning and popping when backing up! |
I got rid of most of the loud sound once I adjusted the arm supports so that the arms were pararell with the trailer frame.
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Cedar Creek Lake, Texas
2019 Keystone Loredo 290SRL
2019 Ram 2500 4x4 Cummins crew cab
Andersen hitch
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12-11-2017, 07:54 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
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My camper is about 7500lbs loaded out and I have the Equilizer-4 10,000lb hitch. I use the synthetic pads on the bars, keep the swing arm points lubricated and use a touch of lube on the hitch ball. It works great and stays pretty quiet.
Marty
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12-11-2017, 09:30 AM
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Join Date: May 2017
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It’s worth it, I found mine used for $250. I also bought the little nylon sliders that go on the L bracket and made the hitch almost silent. Equalizer also guaranteed that it still provided friction control with them on.
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12-11-2017, 09:42 AM
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 911Fire
It’s worth it, I found mine used for $250. I also bought the little nylon sliders that go on the L bracket and made the hitch almost silent. Equalizer also guaranteed that it still provided friction control with them on.
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We’re do you get sliders from?
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12-11-2017, 09:43 AM
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Member
Join Date: May 2017
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I got them off amazon for under $20. They’re made by equalizer. Good equality.
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12-11-2017, 11:57 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 1,051
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Is Equal-i-zer hitch Worth the $
https://smile.amazon.com/Equal-i-zer...bracket+jacket
They reduced the noise just a little.
Lubing the ball and the brackets was much more effective than the bracket jackets. There will be some folks chime in that lubing the Brackets reduces the effectiveness of the sway control. It does not in any way, and the manufacturer agrees.
https://smile.amazon.com/Equal-i-zer...bracket+jacket
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2015 F350 6.7
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12-11-2017, 12:43 PM
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Canadian Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Eastern GTA, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 6,238
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I also use the "bracket jackets" and the Equal-i-zer lube on the hitch head but I use Vaseline for the hitch ball. Before lubricating and using the bracket jackets it was very loud (and embarrassing) when turning through campgrounds but now its much quieter. Since they are all sold by Equal-i-zer I figure they are perfectly acceptable and I haven't noticed any significant reduction in sway control.
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2016 Ford F-250 XLT SuperCrew, 6.2L, 4x4, 6'9" bed
2019 Rockwood Signature 8290BS (2019 - 2022)
2011 Rockwood Signature 8293SS (2015 - 2018)
2010 Rockwood Roo 23SS (2012 - 2014)
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