What WD hitch to buy?

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I have purchased a new Wildwood 26TBSS, 5800#, 800# tongue weights. My tow vehicle is a 2000 Yukon XL, 6L, 3/4 ton 2WD. This trailer is a big step up from my previous tent trailer so I am in a whole new world of weight distributing hitches.

I will be travelling to pick this trailer up so I have to install hitch away from home, so simplicity is an assett.

I have been told that the trunion style is the best, but at all my local dealers they carry only round bar type. Only one dealer offered any information on this, saying that the trunion style is better for vehicles with low ground clearance, but otherwise no advantage.

Part of my concern is if I will require sway control. The reese dual cam system (Flat bar?) is available here, but looks like it will be more complicated to install on the road. Most of the round bar hitches only have one connection for a sway controler (right hand side), is this good enough for this trailer? No one stocked the Equal-i-zer brand. Also, is the 800# hitch or the 1000# hitch required. Again I got mixed opinions from dealers.

I have found the local information lacking as well as the information on the websites for manufacturers. I would appreciate some advice on this.

I also need to install a brake controller in my truck. Any thoughts here are appreciated. Again, local dealers had little information, but the Tekonsha Primus seemed to be the best value vs performance offered around here.

Finally, does anyone have any experience with clip on or slide on mirror extensions? Any thoughts or experience with these would also be appreciated.

Thanks.....Vince

[aintgotnun]

to FRF!!

I pull a 5'er so I am of no help with the hitch. Tekonsha does make a good brake controller though and I think the Prodigy is their top of the line at around $125 or so.

[MRimmer]

Welcome to FRF


On the hitch I would say 1000 lb bars and I bought here and never looked back I love the equi-l-zer

http://www.rvwholesalers.com/catalog...8&cat=0&page=1


As far as mirrors go I used these for years and they worked well for me.
http://www.rvwholesalers.com/catalog...5&cat=0&page=1

and no I do not work for them just a pleased customer


Mike

[MRimmer]

Oh and yes the prodigy brake controller imo


Mike

[lori08360]

Hey Vince,
Congrats on the new TT. I use the Reese Dual Cam system and really isn't that difficult to install. I also have the cheaper Tekonsha (about $80) and have never had a problem. The only thing i've noticed about the brake controller is sometimes i have to adjust the intensity depending whether i'm on the highway or back roads. It seems that i need more intensity on the highway. Also, about the mirrors. I use the slide on mirror extensions but i camp with a lot of friends who use the clip on mirrors. I haven't heard any negatives about either type. Good luck.




Mike, Lori, 3 kids, 1 German Sheppard
(Presently) 2004 Fleetwood Terry 260BHS
(soon to be) 2009 Rockwood 8313SS
2006 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71 5.3L Stock 3.73 gears
Reese Dual Cam WD Hitch
2004 Honda VTX 1300c

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Best ones out there are Equalizer or Reese Dual Cam.
Can't go wrong with either. I have Reese Dual cam but would get the Equalizer next time as it is simpler design.
Prodogy brake control seems to be most popular.
If money is no object Hensley hitch is the Rolls Royce.

[NDJollyMon]

Welcome!
I'm a prodigy guy too.
I used the Equal-i-zer brand hitch too. Great hitch, built in sway control. I don't tow anymore, so mine is in the garage now. (offers taken!)
I have no Reese experience, but many RVers love them too.

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thanks for the all great help
We came across these today
Anyone ever had any expereinece with these

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/WEIGH...spagenameZWDVW

[dezolen]

Was ok for our 22' trailer but I would not use it on anything larger.
Check price of Equalizer assembly at RV Wholesalers.com
Very reasonable

[Dave_Monica]

Congradulations on the new trailer!

I had an Equalizer hitch installed at RVW when I picked up the trailer...works great.

I've tried the slide-on CIBA mirrors and found that there was too much vibration and still were not able to see along the curbside of the trailer. Have since installed a set of factory towing mirrors.

Happy camping!

[out4stlhed]

We just upgrade to Equalizer 1400 for our new camper from Reese friction sway and WD 1000 lb(?) bars .

After three hours driving with the Reese I was beaten up and pushed around by motor cycles passing us. I never could have let my wife drive with that happening.

The Equalize was recommended by the dealer over the cam style. Now we track well with the exception of the occsional big rig and gusty wind. My wife drives with no ill effects.

Go for the Equalizer if you still have the opportunity.

[Dodge Guy]

You will be extremely happy with the Dual Cam! I use it and I have no sway at all.

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Thank you all for your replys!

I think I am sold on the equal-i-zer, as it does seem to be a simple design and should be easy to install when I pick up the trailer. It looks to me that I would be drilling holes for the dual cam type, and I won't have my garage full of tools with me.

I think I am also sold on the Prodigy brake controller. Does anyone know where to find the factory connection for the plug in harness on 2000 GMC? I would like to find this before purchace so I know what I am up against. Also any tips on install would be appreciated.

Thanks again...Vince

[TravelSoftballDad]

I went with the Prodigy P3 and love it. It un-plugs from the rear and is not hard wired. I take it out and swap with both the Suburban and Avalanche depending on which TV we are gonna use. I bought the second harness at local RV Supply for like $13.50. I'm fairly confident you will need the 'pre-2003' version that has a brown connection. Harness will simply plug directly into your brain near the parking brake. Have fun...easy install !!

[madkaw71]

Hope this helps...
http://www.rvwholesalers.com/catalog...productid=1951

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Has anyone ever heard of a Trail Pac? Found a use one for $250. Is sway control and weight dis. Is this good deal?