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Old 03-12-2017, 01:38 PM   #1
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WDH / Sway control recommendations

Shamrock 21ss
Tow vehicle is a Chevy Silverado 1500 LTZ 5.3L

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Old 03-12-2017, 01:47 PM   #2
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Old 03-12-2017, 01:58 PM   #3
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^ X2

Best value for the money. No need for anything more expensive with that combo. Best price for the Equalizer is usually RV Wholesalers.
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Old 03-12-2017, 02:46 PM   #4
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ProPride 3P. Had the Equalizer, not even in the same league in my opinion.
Costs more but ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT... The EQ "helps control sway" The Propride "eliminates sway"..
Do your own research...
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Old 03-12-2017, 02:54 PM   #5
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Equalizer e4. Got rid of the sway in my Chevy 1500
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Old 03-12-2017, 03:33 PM   #7
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Old 03-12-2017, 03:37 PM   #8
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Andersen, quite, clean and light. Eliminate sway, excellent hitch for your type of set up.
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Old 03-12-2017, 05:37 PM   #9
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ProPride 3P. Had the Equalizer, not even in the same league in my opinion.
Costs more but ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT... The EQ "helps control sway" The Propride "eliminates sway"..
Do your own research...
Respectfully, the ProPride and Hensley hitches are complete overkill for a Shamrock 21SS behind an F-150. I can absolutely see them being better for sway for your nearly 35' long TT even though I doubt they are any better at weight distribution than the Equalizer.
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Respectfully, the ProPride and Hensley hitches are complete overkill for a Shamrock 21SS behind an F-150.
Ditto!
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Old 05-21-2017, 02:26 PM   #11
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WDH Sway hitch recommendations

Tow vehicle: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 6.2L
Camper: Shamrock hybrid 21SS (23 ft long)

We are looking at:

Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control Trunnion - 15,000 lbs GTW, 1,500 lbs TW

Reese SC Weight Distribution w Sway Control - Trunnion - 15,000 lbs GTW, 1,500 lbs TW

Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - Clamp On - 15,000 lbs GTW, 1,500 lbs TW

Looking for opinions on which is best.....easiest to use, safest, etc.
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Old 05-21-2017, 02:30 PM   #12
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why not equalizer?
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Old 05-21-2017, 02:36 PM   #13
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I doubt you have a need for the 1500# TW model regardless which one you select! Youroo!!
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Old 05-21-2017, 02:49 PM   #14
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I have not tried all these so I cannot compare and only tell you what I do and don't like on mine.

I tow a 26RLWS which weighs in about 7300lbs loaded with an F150 EB. Truck says anything over 500 requires WDH.

I have the blueox Swaypro that you mentioned above. I chose it because it allowed me to back up without unhitching (sometimes) and did not make as much noise as the friction sway control systems. It added the benefit of pushing the trailer back instead of just stopping or slowing down the sway.

I liked that it did not have washer adjustments and manages that on its own based on how high you hook it up.

If you go this route ditch the 1' lever they give you and get a 1" socket and a 2-3ft breaker bar. It will save your knuckles when hooking up and gives you better leverage and safer hookup/detach. That is the one thing I hated about it. All better now.

I have been happy with the system other than this. I also like that I can buy other bars to use them with other weighted trailers as well.

I do unhook the bars sometimes before backing sometimes because at an angle it is much harder and dangerous to unhook like most of WDH setups. I have to parallel park the trailer in storage so there is not much space to get it right and it's better to unhook first if ending at an angle like that.

It's best to match the tongue weight range for the WDH with your trailer tongue weight for the best performance. I am not sure what your weights are.
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You probably don't need that much hitch unless you are looking down the road to get a much bigger,heavier camper.

I am using a Fast way e 2 hitch with 800 lb bars on a 2013 Ram 1500. Camper is a Shamrock 23 ikss, which is longer and heavier than a 21ss. Absolutely no issues pulling.
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Old 05-22-2017, 08:29 AM   #16
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1500 lbs TW capacity is WAY too much for a 21SS. You will end up with a bouncy ride, aka "porpoising".


Oh...I recommend the Equalizer.
I think that makes X9
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I have not tried all these so I cannot compare and only tell you what I do and don't like on mine.

I tow a 26RLWS which weighs in about 7300lbs loaded with an F150 EB. Truck says anything over 500 requires WDH.

I have the blueox Swaypro that you mentioned above. I chose it because it allowed me to back up without unhitching (sometimes) and did not make as much noise as the friction sway control systems. It added the benefit of pushing the trailer back instead of just stopping or slowing down the sway.

I liked that it did not have washer adjustments and manages that on its own based on how high you hook it up.

If you go this route ditch the 1' lever they give you and get a 1" socket and a 2-3ft breaker bar. It will save your knuckles when hooking up and gives you better leverage and safer hookup/detach. That is the one thing I hated about it. All better now.

I have been happy with the system other than this. I also like that I can buy other bars to use them with other weighted trailers as well.

I do unhook the bars sometimes before backing sometimes because at an angle it is much harder and dangerous to unhook like most of WDH setups. I have to parallel park the trailer in storage so there is not much space to get it right and it's better to unhook first if ending at an angle like that.

It's best to match the tongue weight range for the WDH with your trailer tongue weight for the best performance. I am not sure what your weights are.
You mentioned that you don't have to remove the bars to back up with the Blue Ox, but then you said that you often remove yours, because most (including yours) are dangerous to remove when on an angle.

I've never removed mine [edit: on my Equalizer] to back up, and often remove them when on an angle, sometimes an extreme angle. I'm wondering why you see it as dangerous. Is there something specific to the Blue Ox?
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I have the Blue Ox & have never had any problems backing up, hitching, un-hitching, straight or angled. Use the electric tongue jack to raise the unit to take tension off of bars for installation or removal. Also use the provided wrench with out any issues. VERY SIMPLE.
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You mentioned that you don't have to remove the bars to back up with the Blue Ox, but then you said that you often remove yours, because most (including yours) are dangerous to remove when on an angle.

I've never removed mine to back up, and often remove them when on an angle, sometimes an extreme angle. I'm wondering why you see it as dangerous. Is there something specific to the Blue Ox?
I only had an issue once. I am at a 45 or so degree angle when parking in storage as I have to parallel park the trailer. I removed the chain at this angle once. I used a breaker bar. The short tool provided would never allow you to do this because you would not have enough leverage. When I removed the chain I lost control of the bar (usually not an issue but it was wet) and it slammed into the pavement and bounced back. I believe between the load change and the angle I should not have done it that way and have never had an issue since.

With smaller angles this is not a problem. While it does not prevent backing I removed the chains before backing in storage because once I have it in there I cannot straighten the truck to remove it. Backing into a site I have not had any issues with removing it because the angle is not as sharp.

I still like the hitch and the benefits. I think you would have similar issues with many setups in this same situation.
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I suppose if you remove the L-pin (or whatever retains the bar), before you removed the weight with the jack, it could be dangerous from side-loading suddenly being released. But as long as you take the weight off BOTH bars before trying removing the restraints, no issues.
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