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08-09-2016, 09:40 PM
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Senior Member
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Looking for hitch recommendations
I'm currently towing a wildwood xlite 281qbxl (5680 dry weight with about another 500 pounds of gear) with a Ram 1500 (crew cab/5.7 v8, tow package etc) and my hitch it a fast way e2 round bar.
Hitch seems ok, but I feel like there are better options out there I just don't know what they are. This is the hitch that the dealer installed when I got the trailer so im assuming they went for easiest hardware with highest profit margin. Are there better options? If so, what are the recommendations?
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08-10-2016, 01:01 AM
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Site Team
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Location: Goodyear, Arizona
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Should have bought the 4 point Equal-i-zer, for that size trailer.
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2016 PrimeTime TracerAIR 255, pushing a 2014 Ford F150 SCREW XTR 4x4 3.5 Ecoboost w/Max Tow Package
4pt Equal-i-zer WDH and 1828lbs of payload capacity
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08-10-2016, 01:10 AM
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Senior Member
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I will be using the 4 point Equal-i-zer on my setup.
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2019 Jayco Eagle 321RSTS
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08-10-2016, 05:45 AM
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Coachman 312BHDS
Join Date: Jul 2016
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We have a Husky Centerline WDH on a 312bhds loaded at 9200 lbs. It is an excellent hitch system. You can relax and drive. Tracks perfectly.
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2017 Open Range Roamer RF376FBH 42' fifth wheel
2016 F-350 Lariat SCrew 6.7L Turbo Diesel SRW - Extang Fold-up Hard tonneau cover - Husky 16k Fifth Wheel Hitch
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08-10-2016, 08:34 AM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bikendan
Should have bought the 4 point Equal-i-zer, for that size trailer.
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I see a lot of them on the road. Can you point out advantages of it over the fastway e2? I've not towed with anything other than the hitch I was sold when I bought the trailer last year. Still a little new at this
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08-10-2016, 08:41 AM
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Senior Member
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Consider the Blue Ox SwayPro...love mine.
SwayPro® | Blue Ox
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2014 Ram 1500 QC 6 cyl. 8 spd.
Blue Ox SwayPro
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08-10-2016, 08:42 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Eastern NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bikendan
Should have bought the 4 point Equal-i-zer, for that size trailer.
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X200.. Thanks for reminding me I have an almost new one in my garage that needs sold. Do not need it on the 5er.
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08-10-2016, 09:02 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Elk Rapids, Michigan
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I use a Reese double cam WDH with sway control. It really works well but it's a bit noisy.
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08-10-2016, 09:04 AM
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Coachman 312BHDS
Join Date: Jul 2016
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That 4 point Equal-i-zer and my Husky Centerline TS WDH look nearly identical. The Husky might be just a bit more robust.
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2017 Open Range Roamer RF376FBH 42' fifth wheel
2016 F-350 Lariat SCrew 6.7L Turbo Diesel SRW - Extang Fold-up Hard tonneau cover - Husky 16k Fifth Wheel Hitch
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08-10-2016, 09:09 AM
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Senior Member
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+1 for the Equalizer
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08-10-2016, 09:17 AM
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After reading a lot of reviews I chose the equal-i-zer. Haven been dissapointed. (Of course I haven't used anything else)
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2017 Rockwood 2702WS
Equal-i-zer 4 point, Prodigy 3 brake controller
2016 nights camped = 17
2017 nights camped = 4
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08-10-2016, 09:22 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Eastern Oklahoma, USA
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I've used a 4 point Equalizer since '09 without any issues. It won't get rid of sway completely, but I've never experienced anything bad at all. Sometimes I feel a little of that being sucked over when semi's pass. Once it's properly set up, which isn't hard to do, it does a great job distributing the weight.
Just beware that it does make a lot of noise when you slowly pull into a campground. That's normal for these hitches. Might get you some looks from fellow campers, but I just smile and wave.
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08-10-2016, 09:31 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Northern KY.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by windsurfdog
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Ditto
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08-10-2016, 09:48 AM
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Coachman 312BHDS
Join Date: Jul 2016
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Interesting posts. I see no sway whatsoever (I can't even make it sway) but my dealer just told me the wide axle stance on our 312BHDS 37' is partially responsible. That might be a consideration on a TT purchase besides just the WDH.
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2016 F-350 Lariat SCrew 6.7L Turbo Diesel SRW - Extang Fold-up Hard tonneau cover - Husky 16k Fifth Wheel Hitch
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08-10-2016, 09:59 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Space Coast of Florida
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stantyszka
I see a lot of them on the road. Can you point out advantages of it over the fastway e2? I've not towed with anything other than the hitch I was sold when I bought the trailer last year. Still a little new at this
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I used a 4-point equalizer on our 30' TRAVEL TRAILER and it worked great. The difference between the 2 point and 4 point is that the 4 point also has built in sway control along with weight distribution (WD). Your 2 point only has WD..
Do you have sway issues? If no,maybe it's a moot point.
Go to Equalizers home page and check it out..
4-point Sway Control
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2018 Ford F-350 Lariat 6.7L V8 Diesel 4WD Crew Cab
"If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there."
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08-10-2016, 12:30 PM
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Some guy in back...
Join Date: Sep 2011
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Think about cost, time to hitch/unhitch, storage of parts, weight of hitch, complexity of hitch and how well your current vehicle tows your trailer with whatever you use now.
Some variables: actual weight of TV, tongue weight of trailer, air pressure in TV and trailer tires and all the variables in the tires themselves (sidewall stiffness, age, tread, construction (to name a few)
Also remember there are two things you want to accomplish: weight distribution and correcting/controlling trailer sway.
Everyone towing has their own experience. Few have a wide range of experience and very few have a rig (TV & trailer) that is the same as yours. Be critical of
every recommendation and always decide for yourself.
There are MANY hitches to choose from. A case can be made for each one. The best hitches (Hensley & ProPride) are expensive, heavy and can take some time to get used to. I've towed with a Hensley and can confirm it is a superb hitch. I currently tow with a semi-generic WD hitch from Reese and it works surprisingly well. YMMV
Bottom line: If what you have works, you can spend more money and you may experience a change (good or bad). If what you have now is not working for you, read the manual, understand what it says and confirm your hitch is set up correctly. Work with a real-live hitch shop (not the average RV dealer) if you need help. After that, you pay your money and you take your chances.
Cheers
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St. Charles, MO
Ex-SF Bay Area
'99 Ford E350 V10
'16 Rockwood 8329SS
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08-10-2016, 12:54 PM
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Coachman 312BHDS
Join Date: Jul 2016
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I know a couple that absolutely loves their ProPride 3P and another couple trying to get rid of their Hensley Arrow. They said there are a lot of used Arrows on the market.
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2017 Open Range Roamer RF376FBH 42' fifth wheel
2016 F-350 Lariat SCrew 6.7L Turbo Diesel SRW - Extang Fold-up Hard tonneau cover - Husky 16k Fifth Wheel Hitch
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08-10-2016, 12:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Shenandoah Valley, VA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dalford
I used a 4-point equalizer on our 30' TRAVEL TRAILER and it worked great. The difference between the 2 point and 4 point is that the 4 point also has built in sway control along with weight distribution (WD). Your 2 point only has WD..
Do you have sway issues? If no,maybe it's a moot point.
Go to Equalizers home page and check it out..
4-point Sway Control
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The 2-point has sway control according to this: https://www.etrailer.com/Weight-Dist...4-00-1000.html
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08-10-2016, 02:02 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Deerfield, WI
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I've used two different capacity Equalizer 4 ways, a Blue Ox Swaypro with two different capacity bars, and an Andersen, all with the same trailer and tow vehicle and sometimes more than one on the same trip. I highly recommend the Equalizer. Best combination of ease of use, neutral handling and elimination of sway.
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08-10-2016, 02:24 PM
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Sham183
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 626
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You tube some videos of weight distribution hitches and look also at Etrailers they have really good info and reviews. Make a informed decision that you think best suits you. The other thing you could do is next time you go to a CG ask around and see what people have and see how they like it and if they have any issues. I did this and it was very helpful for me.
Good luck
Tim
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