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Old 05-03-2011, 05:38 PM   #1
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Looking for new weight distribution hitch

Equial-i-zer or Reese hitch? pulling 831FKBSS with 2011 F 250 6.2 gas.

Have a hitch now weight dist is good but sway is not.

Need some ideas
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Old 05-03-2011, 05:55 PM   #2
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I am pulling the same camper with a F250 7.3L desiel. Tried taking it home with just the reese hitch with one sway bar attached and liked to have lost it due to sway. Had a Equalizer 4 pt WDH installed and have towed the camper several times on the interstate without any problems. Definitely recommend the Equalizer....

Love the camper by the way. Still trying to figure how to Stabilize it better when set up but that's another issue.....

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Old 05-03-2011, 06:37 PM   #3
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what brand is your current WD?
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Old 05-03-2011, 08:22 PM   #4
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Wolf I believe dealer threw it in with 1st camper, also use a sway bar sometimes.
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Old 05-03-2011, 10:56 PM   #5
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I don't think you can go wrong with either an Equal-i-zer or a Reese Dual Cam. Both have their fans.
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Old 05-03-2011, 11:09 PM   #6
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I pull my 34'-windjammer with a Equalizer 4Pt-Anti-sway Hitch with 2010 F-150 ...No sway issues yet !
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Old 05-04-2011, 10:12 AM   #7
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If your current WDH could accomodate a Dual-Cam add-on kit, I'd go that way to save money.

Otherwise, if you are getting an all-new kit, it really seems like the Equal-i-zer is easier to engage each time, and has a large following.

I'm just in the process of setting up my Equal-i-zer, and probably need a longer shank than stock. See my recent thread in "Towing".
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Old 05-04-2011, 11:47 AM   #8
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I like the Equalizer. If you get one, buy the one that one that is at least 1200 lbs if not higher. That way you don't have to buy a new one if you upgrade to an even heavier camper.
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Old 05-04-2011, 11:21 PM   #9
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Thanks for all the replys, going with Equilizer 4
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