WDH: 2 point or 4 point?

[drs244]

I purchased an Equalizer 1000/10000 WDH with 2 point sway control. I noticed there is also the same WDH with 4 point sway control. Would the 4 point make that much difference that I should consider upgrading before the 233s arrives next month? I will be towing with a 2006 Toyota Sequoia.

Dave

[Triguy]

Well - you're getting twice the number of friction points so does that mean its twice as effective in dampening sway once it begins? If so, that's the biggest difference.

Plus, the ability to use it with a larger trailer at some point if you ever upgrade.

Keep in mind that the E2 is marketed as a better alternative to a standard WD hitch with a friction bar, which I would not personally want to use with a trailer like the 233S that can weigh up to 6300lbs loaded anyway.

I'd go with the 4-point Equal-i-zer if I were in your shoes.

In fact, I might be in your shoes shortly. I also tow with a Sequoia and we're considering the 233S among some other hyrbrids and TTs for our next trailer. I always thought the 4-point Equal-i-zer was a pretty good value at $400 and some change.

[drs244]

Triguy,

Thanks for the feedback, I think I will change the order before it arrives.

V/r,

Dave

[bikendan]

the 4-point Equalizer has been a top choice for years.
the new 2-point is just a cheaper, less capable version.

for the price difference, i'd go with the original 4-point one.

[buckisland1950]

I definitely recommend the 4 Point. Just upgraded with the new TT. I was able to use just a sway bar and the reese hitch on all our other camper but we upgaded to a 31 foot TT and almost lost it on the ride home with the old setup. Switched immediately to the Equalizer and have no problems now whatsoever.

[drs244]

bikendan & buckisland1950,

Well that pretty much seals the deal, I'm upgrading to the 4 point. Thanks to everyone for all the help.

V/r,

Dave

[Herk7769]

Was very (ok extremely) happy with our 4 point Equi-lizer before we went 5th wheel. I bought the maximum size hitch my Tow Vehicle could tow (12,000 pounds). My 9000 pound TT camper never made a wiggle back there even in strong cross winds in the Rockies.

[drs244]

Thanks Herk7769

[SaskCampers]

If you go with a Blue Ox Sway Pro, all you have to do to upgrade at a later date is change the bars as the actual hitch is the same. We just changed ours from 15k to 10k this weekend and all it took was the bars.

[drs244]

Awesome, great advice.

Dave

[Smokyroo]

After reading this thread and others regarding WDH, I did some research of my own. I have a Reese system rated to 10K pounds with the trunion bars using chains and a Reese friction bar sway control. I used this with our Coleman Pop up, our RVision TT and was planning on using it for the Roo.

One site I found, E trailers I think it was, said in a You Tube video that all WDH reduce sway. They further said using too big of rated hitch really stiffens the link between the trailer and tow vehicle too.

I went the Hensly site and my gosh are they proud of their hitches. I priced out the Hensly Cub and $2,500 and change later and you got yourself a very nice hitch. I think it will set up your camp and cook breakfast for you too!

So I am contemplating buying the Equalizer but honestly not sure if it is really any better than the Reese I already have? Any thoughts by anybody who has used both on the same tt?

[SaskCampers]

Originally Posted by Smokyroo

After reading this thread and others regarding WDH, I did some research of my own. I have a Reese system rated to 10K pounds with the trunion bars using chains and a Reese friction bar sway control. I used this with our Coleman Pop up, our RVision TT and was planning on using it for the Roo.

One site I found, E trailers I think it was, said in a You Tube video that all WDH reduce sway. They further said using too big of rated hitch really stiffens the link between the trailer and tow vehicle too.

I went the Hensly site and my gosh are they proud of their hitches. I priced out the Hensly Cub and $2,500 and change later and you got yourself a very nice hitch. I think it will set up your camp and cook breakfast for you too!

So I am contemplating buying the Equalizer but honestly not sure if it is really any better than the Reese I already have? Any thoughts by anybody who has used both on the same tt?

If your Reese has the bent tips on the trunion bars just go buy the Dual Cam sway control and add it to your trailer. It is as good or better than an Equalizer after that. If you don't have the new style bars you can buy them as well.

[Smokyroo]

Yep, they are bars with bent bent tips. Thanks a bunch Sasks..no wonder you are the "super moderator:

[SaskCampers]

Originally Posted by Smokyroo

Yep, they are bars with bent bent tips. Thanks a bunch Sasks..no wonder you are the "super moderator:

No problem,

I had the dual cam setup on our old hitch and trailer and they worked great. I had ordered a new Reese Dual cam for our V-Lite but they couldn't get it setup with our truck because of how the ball receiver is mounted on the V-Lite and the height of our truck so we ended up with the Blue Ox which is a very fine hitch as well.

[BigDTx]

We have the 4 way sway control equalizer and would not hesitate to reccomend it. Very satisfied with the purchase and the towing.

[sherdep]

I am getting the Equalizer 4 point setup - 1,000 tongue - 10,000 trailer for my 2306
I also ordered the Pads that go on the end of the bars to reduce wear on the bars along with extra pins in-case I lose one somewhere and need extra parts, the Grease for the hitch and am also purchasing a 7" drop shank and the ball and socket as well from Tropical RV - am hoping my trailer will be here in a week or two.
If you want to know what my cost on everything is I can pm it to you - so you have a reference point to go buy if you are purchasing it somewhere else.

[BigDTx]

I paid about $439.00 for the same 4 way 1000/10000lb equalizer model, that was the sale price..

[tentcamper1]

Originally Posted by TheSasks

No problem,

I had the dual cam setup on our old hitch and trailer and they worked great. I had ordered a new Reese Dual cam for our V-Lite but they couldn't get it setup with our truck because of how the ball receiver is mounted on the V-Lite and the height of our truck so we ended up with the Blue Ox which is a very fine hitch as well.

I have the Reese round bars with friction sway control and the V-Lite will I be able to upgrade or do I need to look at another system such as the blue ox? the trailer tows fine but if I can improve it I will. thanks

[SaskCampers]

Originally Posted by tentcamper1

I have the Reese round bars with friction sway control and the V-Lite will I be able to upgrade or do I need to look at another system such as the blue ox? the trailer tows fine but if I can improve it I will. thanks

Do you have the bent tips on your bars? Here is the link to the Dual Cam HP on Reese's site.

Weight Distribution - Reese

[MtnGuy]

Originally Posted by sherdep

I am getting the Equalizer 4 point setup - 1,000 tongue - 10,000 trailer for my 2306

IMHO, that is too much for a trailer that has a GVWR of 4718 lbs. and a tongue weight of 318 lbs. In the case of a WDH, heavier is not better. The spring bars need to be sized to the trailer. Too stiff bars will lead to a really stiff ride, and may stress the tongue frame......that is meant to handle 300 to 500 lbs., not the stress of a 1000 lbs.

I have a 700 lb. tongue weight, and get by with 800 lb. spring bars. With a 318 lb. dry weight tongue weight, and maybe a maximum of 500 lbs. ready to camp, 600 lb. spring bars might be a better choice than 1000 lb. bars.

This a chart posted a couple of years ago....can't find an updated version: