WDH recommendations

[Charles138]

Hello one and all, need a little input DW and I are looking at biting the bullet and getting us a tt in the next 4 weeks heres the towing rig we will be using 2011 Silverado Z71 CC with 5.3 4X4, with 3.42 gears and heavy duty towing, the trailer is the flagstaff micro lite 25KS I think the loaded weight is around 6,200 lbs truck is rated for 9,500 lbs what I would like to know is has anyone had experience with the recurve R6 WDH or what hitch would you recommend beside the Hensley
Thanks

[Papa GLS]

Blue Ox SwayPro. Very easy to install & set up. Also very clean & quiet & no need to unhook any thing to back up. Also if you need to upgrade because of weight, all you need to replace are the bars.

[thebrakeman]

Have heard and looked at it before, but have not heard any reviews.
Equal-I-zer and Dual-Cam systems are well reviewed systems around here, and the Blue Ox continues to become popular as well. All 3 of these are around the same price point ($450-550??), but you tend to find sales on the Equal-izer most, especially this time of year. Check RVWholsalers.com

[BigDaddy1967]

Originally Posted by Papa GLS

Blue Ox SwayPro. Very easy to install & set up. Also very clean & quiet & no need to unhook any thing to back up. Also if you need to upgrade because of weight, all you need to replace are the bars.

I second comments on the Blue Ox SwayPro. The RV dealer installed for me, but after I watched him, I could have done it myself, and takes 15 minutes.

[lbrjet]

25K miles over six seasons on my Equal-i-zer 4 point and no complaints. But if I ever bought another hitch it would be the Blue Ox Swaypro because it is a newer design with less maintenance.

[OntarioFireFighter]

I have a Fastway e2 setup - 800/8000 for my Grey Wolf 28BH...

Sway and WDH - no need to unhook to backup. It's very similar in operation to the Equa-li-zer 4 point, but at a better price point.

It works well, and is it an excellent price point.

[Steve52]

I have used the Reese Dual Cam setup for nearly 30 years with no problems ever. But there lots of quality products out there. Take time to research and see which one works best for you.

[Zak1]

Originally Posted by Charles138

Hello one and all, need a little input DW and I are looking at biting the bullet and getting us a tt in the next 4 weeks heres the towing rig we will be using 2011 Silverado Z71 CC with 5.3 4X4, with 3.42 gears and heavy duty towing, the trailer is the flagstaff micro lite 25KS I think the loaded weight is around 6,200 lbs truck is rated for 9,500 lbs what I would like to know is has anyone had experience with the recurve R6 WDH or what hitch would you recommend beside the Hensley
Thanks

Hello Charles,
This will be the third post I've commented on this morning with the same issues. Please only get the Hensley type hitch for your rig. I personally like the Propride (same design, improved over the Hensley) and pull a 2016 Vlite 30 WIKSS (7700 lbs dry) with a 2016 F150. Absolutely ZERO sway. Best money spent. AS I have said on other threads, please do not take advise about this hitch from those who have not owned or towed with one. I was sold the Equalizer and it is not the best solution for light trucks towing heavey tt....

[Life is great]

We use the Equal-i-zer 4 point, have for the last 10yrs and would get it again.

[itat]

Charles138, you're not towing a heavy TT for your truck so the Hensley and Propride wouldn't be justified for you. The Equal-i-zer, Blue Ox SwayPro or Reese Strait Line (comes with the Dual Cam) hitches will work will for you.

[Zak1]

Originally Posted by itat

Charles138, you're not towing a heavy TT for your truck so the Hensley and Propride wouldn't be justified for you. The Equal-i-zer, Blue Ox SwayPro or Reese Strait Line (comes with the Dual Cam) hitches will work will for you.

Hi Charles138,
With all due respect, the real advantages of the Hensley/Propride type hitches is eliminating sway. All of these WD hitches do a good job "equalizing" the hitch weight. None eliminate sway but the Hensley/Propride do. Please look at all the posts (use google not just this forum). These trailers are long and tall, wind and turbulence play big part in the towing experience.
Again, I've towed with both types, nothing compare to the Hensley (or in my case Propride) for most all truck/travel trailer applications.
Costly yes, worth it long term, priceless....

[llr]

you aren't close to your limits so any WDH should be fine if setup correctly by weight or by measuring front end recovery.

I have about the same size trailer and started with a Durango and cheap WDH, the tow home was not fun, added the friction sway bar part way home and it was better. After getting home I took my time and started the setup over, got the front about 1/4" over no load. From then on it was completely stable with or without the friction sway attached.

I believe bigger trucks and better WDH gives a larger tolerance for setup.

Based on reviews I would recommend the Blue Ox sway pro which is what I bought for my new 36' OL trailer that I pick up next week. If I thought the Hensley or propride was needed I think I would put that money towards a 3/4 or 1 ton as I am probably headed that way anyway.

[Zak1]

Originally Posted by llr

you aren't close to your limits so any WDH should be fine if setup correctly by weight or by measuring front end recovery.

I have about the same size trailer and started with a Durango and cheap WDH, the tow home was not fun, added the friction sway bar part way home and it was better. After getting home I took my time and started the setup over, got the front about 1/4" over no load. From then on it was completely stable with or without the friction sway attached.

I believe bigger trucks and better WDH gives a larger tolerance for setup.

Based on reviews I would recommend the Blue Ox sway pro which is what I bought for my new 36' OL trailer that I pick up next week. If I thought the Hensley or propride was needed I think I would put that money towards a 3/4 or 1 ton as I am probably headed that way anyway.

check this out.....


http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ck-123619.html

[llr]

Originally Posted by Zak1

check this out.....


http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ck-123619.html

I am not knocking the propride, hard to argue with all the positive comments. For me I would put the money towards a heavier truck instead. if they were about half the cost I might think about it.

[itat]

In my previous post, I said that the OP's proposed combination would not justify a Hensley or Propride hitch. That's because the Hensley and Propride hitches have a significant advantage over the other suggested hitches ONLY in sway control. They have no significant advantage in weight distribution. That extra anti-sway capability comes with a lot of extra weight, too.

You can buy an 10K or 12K Equal-i-zer brand hitch for under $500 but the Propride P3 hitch is advertised at $2445 and the Hensley Arrow hitch "starts at $2120". So you'd need a significant advantage to justify the extra $1500 - $2000 cost.

The example in Zak1's link is for an F-150 towing a Rockwood 2906WS which is 34' long and well over 8000# loaded. That's a huge TT for an F-150, and could justify spending the extra expense for the Hensley or Propride hitches.

The Flagstaff Micro Lite 25KS that the OP is looking at is well under 26' long and would be in the range of 5500# loaded. That's within the capability of most 1/2 tons and it would not see significant sway issues necessitating the better sway control capabilities of the Hensley/Propride hitches.

I would only suggest that the OP consider upgrading the F-150 with LT tires for a more solid ride. It's not absolutely necessary but a "good to have" upgrade.

[doc73]

Equalizer 4 point for me... Seems to have eliminated my sway. I came from a Curt (or Vally) basic under $200 setup from Cabelas to the 4 point. Night and day.

[jbhodj]

I towed a Coachman 292BHDS with a Ram 1500 using an Equal-i-zer hitch. Across scale loaded trailer was 7400# and is approx 32 feet long or 34 counting hitch to bumper

Was really pleased with this set up. Did it eliminate all sway? Nope. Was it perfect? Nope. Did it do what it was supposed to do? Yup

I spent a good amount of time adjusting, measuring and weighing across CAT scales tweaking my hitch until I found a set up that worked for me and my truck.

I also packed the trailer evenly as possible over the axels and vice versa i.e. Front loaded and rear, to give me a better idea of what loading did to my handling

The Equalizer is a great hitch and if you go that route I strongly suggest you take the time on a good level surface to measure everything adjust it and then go for a test ride and keep tweaking it until you find your sweet spot. The give you a starting place to work with then go from there.

Luke said if you have the $$$ then the Propide is top but I don't think you need to spend the money to have a good ride.

[northstar1960]

Originally Posted by Zak1

Hi Charles138,
With all due respect, the real advantages of the Hensley/Propride type hitches is eliminating sway. All of these WD hitches do a good job "equalizing" the hitch weight. None eliminate sway but the Hensley/Propride do. Please look at all the posts (use google not just this forum). These trailers are long and tall, wind and turbulence play big part in the towing experience.
Again, I've towed with both types, nothing compare to the Hensley (or in my case Propride) for most all truck/travel trailer applications.
Costly yes, worth it long term, priceless....

If you're set up right you shouldn't have sway if you do then you need to eliminate the reason for the sway not spend $2000. to cover it up .
IMO . being as my set up is about as perfect as one can get , 33'11" TH towed by a 2500HD max load in TH 9800lbs no sway ever not even the trucks or cross winds have been able to induce one .I use the Andersen WD hitch . I guess if you want to mask towing issues like sway then the Hensley is the hitch for you . but if you want to set up properly your TT then sway shouldn't be an issues

[TKPINSC]

Originally Posted by Zak1

Hello Charles,
This will be the third post I've commented on this morning with the same issues. Please only get the Hensley type hitch for your rig. I personally like the Propride (same design, improved over the Hensley) and pull a 2016 Vlite 30 WIKSS (7700 lbs dry) with a 2016 F150. Absolutely ZERO sway. Best money spent. AS I have said on other threads, please do not take advise about this hitch from those who have not owned or towed with one. I was sold the Equalizer and it is not the best solution for light trucks towing heavey tt....

The micro lite isn't a "heavy" or long TT in the scheme of things. I have no doubt the propride offers superior performance when approaching the TV's limits but his TT is only a bit over half his TV's ratings.

[TKPINSC]

Originally Posted by itat

Charles138, you're not towing a heavy TT for your truck so the Hensley and Propride wouldn't be justified for you. The Equal-i-zer, Blue Ox SwayPro or Reese Strait Line (comes with the Dual Cam) hitches will work will for you.

For that matter a properly set up round bar and chain hitch with a friction plate work satisfactory although less conveniently for my combination that is quite similar to his in weight, length and TV capability. That said when I have a spare $500 I will upgrade to an anderson or blue ox for convenience of use.