weight distribution hitches with sway control? Which one for me?

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by aboyz

Thank you all for this wonderful info. I was lending toward to the Equalizer 4 point sway. But now the best one for me is the Anderson because it is light and that is what I needed.

I have a question about which one should I get?
I watched this video and it show me which one to get.

Anyone know what is the measurement of the Geo Pro 20bhs from the floor to the hitch?
https://www.amazon.com/Andersen-3350...s%2C210&sr=8-3
or
https://www.amazon.com/Andersen-3380...s%2C210&sr=8-4
Also do anyone know the GEo Pro 20bhs is it a 2 5/16in ball? Just wanted to confirm I"m purchasing the correct one.

thank you all!!

aboyz, you need to ask your GeoPro-specific questions in the Rockwood sub-forum, not the Towing sub-forum.

[{Tpc}]

Not to throw a wrench in, but to the OP, are you sure about the tongue weight? Like is this a measured weight or just a guess? Is this a first trailer?

I’m not sure exactly how you trailer is configured, but a lot of time the tongue as advertised is much heavier in actuality. And a lot of trailers have front pass through storage compartments that load up quickly for a new owner and can change the weight dramatically.

I do agree you don’t want too light of bars, and they should be pretty close to the actual weight. But I feel like you might not be leaving enough room there for stuff that might get loaded in, etc.

If that’s the case, you might consider 800 lb bars over 600 lb ones.

[Boomerweps]

Originally Posted by {Tpc}

Not to throw a wrench in, but to the OP, are you sure about the tongue weight? Like is this a measured weight or just a guess? Is this a first trailer?

I’m not sure exactly how you trailer is configured, but a lot of time the tongue as advertised is much heavier in actuality. And a lot of trailers have front pass through storage compartments that load up quickly for a new owner and can change the weight dramatically.

To re-emphasize this, using my little 3877# GVWR trailer as an example:
Factory tongue weight 377#.
Towing two years later with a full FW tank first time 695# tongue weight using HaulGauge for scaling, long weekend local camping load out. That may or may not include 52# in spring bars as I don’t remember if I set them in the WDH during pre weigh calibration.

[Boomerweps]

I do like my Husky Centerline TS WDH but it does weight about 105# total (head 51#, spring bars 26# each, bar frame brackets ?) and is noisy on tight turns. It works great but not stealthy and has a range of spring bars that can be swapped on the hitch head/trunnion assembly, 4-600, 6-800, & 8-1200# IIRC with corresponding 10% tongue weights.

[aboyz]

Originally Posted by {Tpc}

Not to throw a wrench in, but to the OP, are you sure about the tongue weight? Like is this a measured weight or just a guess? Is this a first trailer?

I’m not sure exactly how you trailer is configured, but a lot of time the tongue as advertised is much heavier in actuality. And a lot of trailers have front pass through storage compartments that load up quickly for a new owner and can change the weight dramatically.

I do agree you don’t want too light of bars, and they should be pretty close to the actual weight. But I feel like you might not be leaving enough room there for stuff that might get loaded in, etc.

If that’s the case, you might consider 800 lb bars over 600 lb ones.

I don't think Anderson make one that is 600lbs or 800lbs. It is a all in one. I do not see anything I can select 600lbs 800lbs or 1000lbs+ in the Anderson brand. Other brand I do see I have the option of selecting 600lbs as that is the cloest to my weight side..

Let say the trailer hitch weight is 415lbs unloaded. 3515lbs. So max loading capacity is 4300lbs total. So 13% of that will be around 560lbs max . So I think a 600lbs is prefect for me . correct?

[aboyz]

Originally Posted by Boomerweps

To re-emphasize this, using my little 3877# GVWR trailer as an example:
Factory tongue weight 377#.
Towing two years later with a full FW tank first time 695# tongue weight using HaulGauge for scaling, long weekend local camping load out. That may or may not include 52# in spring bars as I don’t remember if I set them in the WDH during pre weigh calibration.

Maybe you are right. going with a 800lbs is better for me? Again the anderson WDH don't have the option of going 600lbs 800lbs or 1000lbs. It seem like its a all in one.. correct me if i'm wrong on this.

[Should_Have]

Anderson has a max tong weight not to exceed. Don't have to worry about selecting a spring bar rating like 600, 800, 1,000 etc. Just need to make sure you select a hitch kit that will place the top of the ball 2" higher then the trailer coupler. If memory serves me correctly.

[Dakota 1120]

This is the one the dealer recommended and one I purchased for my toy hauler.

2. Equal-i-zer 4-point Sway Control Hitch, 90-00-1000, 10,000 Lbs Trailer Weight Rating, 1,000 Lbs Tongue Weight Rating, Weight Distribution Kit Includes Standard Hitch Shank, Ball NOT Included: $625
https://www.amazon.com/Equal-i-zer-P...kmencontent-20

It does a fantastic job ... never experienced any sway and trails the camper like a dream. The built in 4 way sway control works like a charm.

And the Equalizer has won the camper Choice Award as best WD hitch from users of all hitches some 8 - 10 years in a row now.

[Dsimes]

Originally Posted by Dakota 1120

This is the one the dealer recommended and one I purchased for my toy hauler.

2. Equal-i-zer 4-point Sway Control Hitch, 90-00-1000, 10,000 Lbs Trailer Weight Rating, 1,000 Lbs Tongue Weight Rating, Weight Distribution Kit Includes Standard Hitch Shank, Ball NOT Included: $625
https://www.amazon.com/Equal-i-zer-P...kmencontent-20

It does a fantastic job ... never experienced any sway and trails the camper like a dream. The built in 4 way sway control works like a charm.

And the Equalizer has won the camper Choice Award as best WD hitch from users of all hitches some 8 - 10 years in a row now.

Same one we have for our TT

[aboyz]

Originally Posted by Dakota 1120

This is the one the dealer recommended and one I purchased for my toy hauler.

2. Equal-i-zer 4-point Sway Control Hitch, 90-00-1000, 10,000 Lbs Trailer Weight Rating, 1,000 Lbs Tongue Weight Rating, Weight Distribution Kit Includes Standard Hitch Shank, Ball NOT Included: $625
https://www.amazon.com/Equal-i-zer-P...kmencontent-20

It does a fantastic job ... never experienced any sway and trails the camper like a dream. The built in 4 way sway control works like a charm.

And the Equalizer has won the camper Choice Award as best WD hitch from users of all hitches some 8 - 10 years in a row now.

I was going to go with the qualizer 4 point sway control hitch. But due to weight limitation on my payload, I will need to get the Andersen 3550 WDH. Which is around 55lbs compare to the equalizer 100lbs

Thank you all!! i have now purchased the andersen and waiting for my trialer to arrived to go camping!! thank you all.

[bbells]

Get a hitch that is rated for more weight than you need. I had the eaz-lift and it did not do the job. I could really feel semis go by and I had to keep my speed down. Because of that I sold my camper and switched to a truck camper after my wife died. I just bought another trailer and got the equalizer 4 way and I barely notice the trailer is there. Don't get a cheap wdh. You get what you pay for.

[nickens]

Tried several equalizing & sway control systems. The Dual-Cam was the most effective for controlling sway, the principle is like the swinging door on the saloons: it forces the door (the trailer) back to the center.

I was even able to take my hands off the steering wheel going down the highway and as long as the road was straight, the Expedition and the 28' Outback tracked like they were on rails.

https://www.etrailer.com/Weight-Dist...e/RP66087.html

[smeyer1161]

I have the Equal-i-zer 4-point Sway Control Hitch you posted and it is easy to setup and breakdown at camp site. Absolutely no sway. Can back up with no problem. Some of the WDH/anti-sway hitches you have to disconnect trunnion arms before backing. Not my idea of a good time. The Curt TruTrack WDH/Sway control is one I would buy if I needed one now.

Don't calculate the hitch weight or take manfs' specs at face value. I have seen tests on various TTs on the dealer lot (completely dry) and the measured hitch wts. were quite a bit higher than those. Example: a FR TT advertised as having a hitch wt. of ~900lbs measured 1250. You add batteries, stuff in the pass-thru, and your stuff in the TT and you're looking at 1400lbs+.
All of a sudden not 1/2 tone PU towable due to excessive payload wt! If your TV is a 1-ton, not a big deal.

I like to have a hitch/etc. that exceed my known limits. A little over engineering can be a good thing. Get it installed and adjusted by a skill and experienced mech. if you are not comfortable or equipped to DIY.

[IDguy]

Having owned at least a dozen travel trailers over the years I get the least expensive wd hitch and as long as you have two axel trailer don’t worry about sway control. If you load your trailer right (weight forward) not an issue,

[grumpyer]

Originally Posted by Dsimes

We have the Equalizer 4-way and are very happy with it. No chains to get the right length and no need for a separate sway control.

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[oxcamper]

I have the Equilizer 4 way. It works great BUT I think the receiver is really heavy and the bars aren't any light weight either. As I'm getting older, I realize the receiver is getting heavier and heavier every year -- it's more of an issue to put the receiver with ball and sockets for the bars on and off the truck.

[JohnBj]

Originally Posted by aboyz

So amazon description is wrong.. Glad I didnt purchase that.. I'll stay with the Anderson hitch . at 50lbs. I guess that is the lightest of them all..

Yes - always go to the manufacturer's site for the correct specs on anything.

[Major Oz]

Originally Posted by aboyz

Been doing alot of research online and on this forum. But Just wondering if all WDH with sway control do the same thing? Which Brand do I get? so many choices..

I got a the trailer hitch weight as 415. so adding stuff to it I will say my hitch weight will be around 520lbs. Now my question is Do I get a WDH just for that 600lbs? can I go higher like 800lbs? or even 1000lbs?

This is so confusing. Does the brand make a differnece in choosing the right WDH for my trailer? or truck?

Anyway I did a serach on amazon and this is what is showing up. Please advise on which one I should buy and why?

1. EAZ LIFT 48058 1,000 lbs Elite Kit | Includes Distribution, Sway Control and Hitch Ball $265
https://www.amazon.com/EAZ-LIFT-4805...xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

2. Equal-i-zer 4-point Sway Control Hitch, 90-00-1000, 10,000 Lbs Trailer Weight Rating, 1,000 Lbs Tongue Weight Rating, Weight Distribution Kit Includes Standard Hitch Shank, Ball NOT Included: $625
https://www.amazon.com/Equal-i-zer-P...kmencontent-20

3. CURT 17063 MV Round Bar Weight Distribution Hitch with Sway Control, Up to 14K, 2-In Shank, 2-5/16-Inch Ball: $262
https://www.amazon.com/17063-Round-W...1340276&sr=8-6

4. Husky 32218 Center Line TS with Spring Bars - 800 lb. to 1,200 lb. Tongue Weight Capacity (2-5/16" Ball): $388
https://www.amazon.com/Husky-32218-C...1340276&sr=8-8

I'm just picking up this top 4 on amazon. Any suggestion which one I should get. My concern is reliablity and lightweight.
Thank you

Quit fussing........


Go to Harbor Freight and get a BIG one.

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by oxcamper

I have the Equilizer 4 way. It works great BUT I think the receiver is really heavy and the bars aren't any light weight either. As I'm getting older, I realize the receiver is getting heavier and heavier every year -- it's more of an issue to put the receiver with ball and sockets for the bars on and off the truck.

The receiver is what is bolted to the rear of the truck. You put the Equal-i-zer Hitch into the receiver. What you're talking about is the Hitch Head.

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by Major Oz

Quit fussing........


Go to Harbor Freight and get a BIG one.

HF is the last place I'd go to for a quality WDH and they don't carry one with integrated sway control.