Who owns an Equalizer sway system?

[iluvlcy]

After 3 years of creaking and groaning our way into campgrounds, we have never seen or heard anyone with the sway set up we have. So my curiosity is how many use the Equaliser system?
Most trailers we see pull in have no sway system and we would not be without it!

[another_newfie]

I don't currently use one as we have moved to a fifth wheel, but in our previous 2 travel trailers we used a equal-I-zer hitch.

[bikendan]

i'm surprised you haven't seen other Equal-i-zer systems, cause i do all the time.

we've had ours for over 7 years now and still love it. and we here the same noises from other different brands of WDH's.

if you want to quiet it down, get the Bracket Jackets that are made for the Equal-i-zer WDH.

[Broadway Joe]

I use an Equal-i-zer and spray the contact area with a small shot of PB Blaster which doesn't affect the operation and seems to quiet the noise tremendously.
YMMV

[bobby75]

The last two travel trailers before our current 5th wheeler had an equalizer hitch with sway system. When first used it the noise was pretty awful, so I spent a lot of time greasing up the ball and everything on the tv side on the rig. Noise continued, so I gave up heavy greasing, but got used to the noise. Would recommend equalizer hitch to everyone

[Red Wolf]

I do! When we bought our Jayco TT in 2006, research showed it was the best anti-sway, weight distributing hitch on the market. Reese didn't make a unit big enough to support my 1200 lbs on the hitch unit.

We've towed over 20,000 miles with no issues using the Equal-I-zer. Once it was properly configured, it worked like a champ. The Jayco dealer failed to set it up correctly, making my tow home a white knuckeled nightmare. A call to Progress Manufacturing's tech support, and a few emailed photos, resulted in instructions on how to set it up correctly.

Not sure what to do with it now that the Jayco is headed in for salvage. I won't need it with the new Rockwood 5er.

[Windjammin]

We've had the new trailer with the new 12k Equalizer hitch for a little over a year now and what a difference from our last one with chain adjusters. No sway when semis pass me at interstate speeds. It does creek and groan on turns but a little WD40 on the L bracket support cuts it down a good bit without affecting sway performance.

[DougP47]

We had one for a season. Changed to Blue Ox, love it no noise. We can even back up.with it still connected. With the equalizer they recommend taking it off to back up.

[BlakeB]

I use a 12,000lb equalizer and it is great. I can deal with the creaking and moaning as it is awesome driving down the highway in wind. I had a Fastway E2 (2pt sway) on my last trailer and it was decent. The 4pt sway on the equalizer is even better.

My guess is people don't want to spend the money on the equalizer...it is pretty pricey.

[Red Wolf]

At the time I bought mine in 2006, the general consensus was that it was the best system after the $3000 Hensley Arrow system. THAT is expensive!

[Vern]

I love my Equalizer and am no longer self-conscious about creaking and moaning, which is only an issue leaving the house and in the campground. Since I decided it was normal, I actually don't notice it any more.

[Rebel702]

Love the hitch and the company. Had an issue with the bracket being bent and they immediately sent new style brackets and included the new L clamps. Contact Progressive and discuss your issue. Very friendly. They do have the bracket mounts to help quiet the hitch.

[GlacierGus]

I use it and am very satisfied despite the squeaking. I wouldn't leave home without it.

[GABandit]

I've had one for two years and love it. I always back up with mine attached and never any issues.

[JCamper]

I've had one on my rig for the last 2 years and it is the best at doing the job of minimizing the sway, and levels the truck (WD).
I have found that a lil grease on the "L" pins and on the pads I added to the L brackets really helped the noise.
We don't squeek but we will pop from time to time when making the turns. I usually laugh because anyone around hits the dirt!

[Old car]

We love our Equalizer set up and last season I put on the bracket jackets. Knocks the noise done a lot. I bought the new design L pin with the built in locking overloop but they will not work with the bracket jackets. Might have to do some trimming but not sure I want to mess with them. May just carry them as a spare in case of emeregency.

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by DougP47

With the equalizer they recommend taking it off to back up.

i don't know who told you that but that didn't come from the Equal-i-zer's manufacturer, Progress Manufacturering Inc.
that was one of the big reasons we bought it, not having to unhook anything to back up.
and after over 7 years of owning it, still have never needed to unhook anything.

who told you that the Equal-i-zer had to have something taken off, to back up?

[BlakeB]

Im not sure why anyone would want to grease the equalizer's bars and brackets so they don't squeak. That noise is those bars doing there job and greasing them is making them not have friction. Am I wrong on this?

Also there is no need to disconnect to back up. Equalizer can be hitched from any angle so i'm sure backing in will not be an issue. I've never taken my bars off to back in. What a PIA that would be (especially if someone was trying to get past)

[lbrjet]

If you read the manual you are supposed to lube the hitch head sockets. That is where most of the sway control comes from. I loosen, clean and apply grease liberally to the top and bottom of the sockets, then torque each to 60 ft lbs before each trip. I feel it is best to follow what the manufacturer says. I have never had any need to lube the L brackets. I have 9000 miles on my hitch with very little noise, most of the time nothing at all.

[KDHfan]

Originally Posted by bikendan

i don't know who told you that but that didn't come from the Equal-i-zer's manufacturer, Progress Manufacturering Inc.

that was one of the big reasons we bought it, not having to unhook anything to back up.

and after over 7 years of owning it, still have never needed to unhook anything.



who told you that the Equal-i-zer had to have something taken off, to back up?

X 2... That's the first time I've ever heard of this as well... Not unhooking before you back up is one of Equalizers selling points.

I have extra heavy duty grease I put on about every third trip. Still creaks a little but that just tells me everything is working.