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02-11-2017, 05:25 AM
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Do I need WDH and sway control?
It's been a long time since I towed a TT. I've gone from travel trailers to fifth wheels and now going back to a smaller TT. Need to downsize.
My question is do I need to go with a WDH and sway control, or as the dealer suggested only a sway control (brake bar type). I never liked the brake type just seemed to be a nuisance to use. I had years ago a Reese WDH with the sway control saddles, which worked very well.
But I've been away from this for quite awhile and need some educating. My truck is a F-350 and the trailer is 30ft and listed at 7000 lb. GVWR, UVW is 5000 lbs. and a hitch weight of 525 lbs.
I have been looking online at some reviews and the Equilizer with sway control seems to be popular. Just looking for some comments and reviews from those who have a similar size TT and truck combination.
Thanks for any info
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02-11-2017, 05:39 AM
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99% will say Yes,I am in this corner also! Several cobo units out there,your choice! Reese is still on of the more Popular ones!  Youroo!! 
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02-11-2017, 06:28 AM
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check out the Propride 3P
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02-11-2017, 07:22 AM
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Yes. Equalizer 4 point. 
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02-11-2017, 08:00 AM
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Yes as well.
Even if you had a much smaller camper, the Equalizer with 4 point sway control can't be beat for making the tow a painless and worry free experience.
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02-11-2017, 08:06 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by crunchman12001
Yes. Equalizer 4 point. |
X 2 works great on my 35 ft tt. Later RJD
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02-11-2017, 08:11 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by crunchman12001
Yes. Equalizer 4 point. |
X 4.....check out RVW for best pricing !
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02-11-2017, 08:14 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by crunchman12001
Yes. Equalizer 4 point. |
X4 ! Check out RVW for best pricing.
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02-11-2017, 08:15 AM
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02-11-2017, 08:25 AM
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We have a thirty foot TT and use The Equalizer WDH and sway control. After four thousand miles we have never experienced sway.
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02-11-2017, 08:31 AM
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Site Team - Lou
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Steeljag
X 4.....check out RVW for best pricing !
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Yes, Ditto on RVW as they ship free.
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02-11-2017, 09:26 AM
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I agree with the others that say "yes." With your truck, the weight distribution may not be so important, but the WDH with sway is really nice. I use a Reece straigh-line WDH with dual cams on my Dodge 3500 with Windjammer 35-foot camper. In the past 2.5 years I've pulled it about 12,000 miles. About 1000 of that was last fall across the southwest US with cross-winds blowing at 30-40 mph. I would have not like driving in that wind without the sway control.
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02-11-2017, 09:38 AM
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At least sway control would be a good idea, weight dist.maybe but doubtful.  A lot depends on the trailer itself.
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02-11-2017, 10:10 AM
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WDH's do more than just help out the rear end of the vehicle that's towing them. I'd rather tow without the WDH on a truck that desperately needs it than without one on a truck that doesn't even squat the slightest with the trailer hooked up. My 2500 bounces like a rabbit as it is unloaded. When I had a TT, I towed once without the WDH. Once. And that was a Rockwood 1809S with maybe 5-600# tongue weight.
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02-11-2017, 02:22 PM
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Next question what weight of bars should I get. I have seen on equalizers Web site the 10,000 recommended when I put in my gvwr 7000 and hitch 550 -600 lbs.
Is there a need for heavier 12000 lb? I am almost certain this is my last trailer and do not think I will get anything larger, I want smaller even.
Comments please!
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02-11-2017, 02:47 PM
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I tow a 2702WS which is about 7500 loaded with a 2500HD. When we bought the truck, the WDH wasn't set up correctly so I only had sway control. The truck porpoised a bit without weight distribution. Once I corrected the WDH, it was a much better ride.
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02-11-2017, 02:48 PM
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I have the 1000lb bars.
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02-11-2017, 03:42 PM
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Thanks for all the replies. It's a learning process and I'm sure there's more to know. It's like starting all over again. I have been watching the videos of the Equilizer hitches and they look pretty good. As I said, years ago I had the Reese with the sway control that had the stirrups and you adjusted the chains to adjust the weight to truck.
My F-350 2 wheel drive may not need the WDH but I feel it would be worthy to have it just in case.
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02-11-2017, 06:34 PM
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Amen to the Equalizer 4-point wdh. Had one on two separate TT's over a period of more than 20 years before upgrading to a 5th wheel - per my wife's instructions!! It will not completely eliminate sway due to cross-winds, or tractor trailers passing you at 80 mph, but it sure gave us peace of mind for many trips.
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02-11-2017, 07:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oaklevel
At least sway control would be a good idea, weight dist.maybe but doubtful. A lot depends on the trailer itself.
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I notice a Lot of Misinformation here, when using "Equalizer or Reese" you DON"T have Sway Control Without Weight Distribution,that is what Loads the "FRICTION"! Sorry!  Youroo!!
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