Weight distribution hitch
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From: Frederick, CO
I like the WDH for sway control. That alone is worth it.
I use Equal-I-zer 4-pt and it's worked great. My F-350 doesn't really need much in the way of weight distribution for my 26', 6,800 lb trailer, but the sway control is stellar.
Laughing Gas
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I ended up ordering an Andersen this week for my trailer. I will let you know how it goes.
I wanted an Equalizer, but they don't have a 3" shank out (Yet). I did email them, and they said they have one in the works, but no ETA on delivery. If i'm going to spend $800+ on a hitch, I'm not going to buy something that I still need a sleeve for...
I wanted an Equalizer, but they don't have a 3" shank out (Yet). I did email them, and they said they have one in the works, but no ETA on delivery. If i'm going to spend $800+ on a hitch, I'm not going to buy something that I still need a sleeve for...
I use the hitch clamp. I would be using a reducer with 2.5” shank anyway. Locktite on the nuts and now it’s rock solid.
Got my Equalizer on Craigslist for $100.
Mountain Pass
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From: Glen Burnie
So the equalizer does seem like the one everybody likes.
got the truck, still need the TT.
so give me some opinions on why some of the weight distributing hitches say you can reverse with them and some say you can't.
can you with the equalizer,?
I'm not against hopping out of the truck to unhook a few things so I can back up.
but was just wondering...
got the truck, still need the TT.
so give me some opinions on why some of the weight distributing hitches say you can reverse with them and some say you can't.
can you with the equalizer,?
I'm not against hopping out of the truck to unhook a few things so I can back up.
but was just wondering...
More Turbo
Joined: Jan 2020
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So the equalizer does seem like the one everybody likes.
got the truck, still need the TT.
so give me some opinions on why some of the weight distributing hitches say you can reverse with them and some say you can't.
can you with the equalizer,?
I'm not against hopping out of the truck to unhook a few things so I can back up.
but was just wondering...
got the truck, still need the TT.
so give me some opinions on why some of the weight distributing hitches say you can reverse with them and some say you can't.
can you with the equalizer,?
I'm not against hopping out of the truck to unhook a few things so I can back up.
but was just wondering...
Tuned
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2019 F-250 without camper package. Just picked up a 27’ Starcraft travel trailer which supposedly weighs 6500 dry with a dry tongue weight of 650. 2200lb capacity so rough estimate of 8000lbs wet with a wet tongue weight of 800lbs. I pack light and again these are estimates. I have airlift 5500 bags which I know don’t help with the front axle being weighted, but will help with the inevitable sag on a leveled truck. I assume I will want a weight distribution hitch to help add weight back onto the front axle as well as prevent sway. Can anyone recommend a specific hitch? I’ve googled and watched YouTube at length and still find no real reason to pick one over the other. I know I’d like the weigh safe true two because it’s a clean and slick looking hitch but at $999 when most others are $500-600...it’s a hard sale when I still need to buy a generator. Thanks in advance for any recommendations
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Hotshot
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From: Wyoming
I haven't encountered a WDH you can't backup with. Maybe that's really old school WDH?
The Anderson WDH weighs half what most spring bar type WDH do. Many spring bar WDH require you use a bar to attach the chain, which requires force. If you slip, the bar can come back and whack you a good one. It's unlikely, but possible. The Anderson doesn't have that type of configuration issue. Since you have a Super duty, the Anderson would be ideal for your truck.
The Anderson WDH weighs half what most spring bar type WDH do. Many spring bar WDH require you use a bar to attach the chain, which requires force. If you slip, the bar can come back and whack you a good one. It's unlikely, but possible. The Anderson doesn't have that type of configuration issue. Since you have a Super duty, the Anderson would be ideal for your truck.
Laughing Gas
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I haven't encountered a WDH you can't backup with. Maybe that's really old school WDH?
The Anderson WDH weighs half what most spring bar type WDH do. Many spring bar WDH require you use a bar to attach the chain, which requires force. If you slip, the bar can come back and whack you a good one. It's unlikely, but possible. The Anderson doesn't have that type of configuration issue. Since you have a Super duty, the Anderson would be ideal for your truck.
The Anderson WDH weighs half what most spring bar type WDH do. Many spring bar WDH require you use a bar to attach the chain, which requires force. If you slip, the bar can come back and whack you a good one. It's unlikely, but possible. The Anderson doesn't have that type of configuration issue. Since you have a Super duty, the Anderson would be ideal for your truck.
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Laughing Gas
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Also that 650lb tongue weight is way off. They don’t include 50lb battery, 80lbs for propane, or your stuff in forward storage. If you added another AC consider that as well. So figure about 1,000 lbs for tongue weight.
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I have used the Reese Dual Cam WDH for a decade and a half, and never had any trouble backing up with the WDH engaged, and it consists of bars with chains.
Hotshot
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My Blue Ox Sway Pro had bars and chains. I backed that thing up without any issues. Maybe there was a problem and I didn't know about it.
Laughing Gas
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You can make it work with a mild turn or backing straight.
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From: Puget Sound, Wa.
Diesel Drive's post up above nails it if you ask me, On lighter to medium weight travel trailers with large profiles that catch wind, a friction sway control bar should be considered in lieu of a weight distribution hitch IMHO. Earlier post mentioned that it is good to carry some hitch weight especially with super duties. We are not driving half tons here guys and these trucks are designed to carry weight. A thousand pounds of hitch weight is really of no concern on my F350. I have a 15K gross weight dump trailer that I tow around fully laden and it is done without a weight distribution hitch. If sway control is the problem then suggest looking at a friction type sway control bar like this one: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/c...caAnAAEALw_wcB
If you find yourself bouncing down the highway when you go over small bumps that are unloading the rear suspension and sending the weight to the front suspension then you need to consider a weight distribution hitch. Otherwise I wouldnt be too concerned with it. My .02 only
If you find yourself bouncing down the highway when you go over small bumps that are unloading the rear suspension and sending the weight to the front suspension then you need to consider a weight distribution hitch. Otherwise I wouldnt be too concerned with it. My .02 only
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Thanks for the replies all. The most recent reply reminded me of this thread and I thought I’d check back in after I’ve towed the trailer a bit. I ended up with the Equalizer and couldn’t happier. I get no proposing, run 10 psi in the bags (hitch setup to work with the bags) and the sway control is great. Thanks again for all the input.
Mountain Pass
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From: FL
I have used a few different hitches on different trailers. With the most recent bumper pull toy hauler that's roughly 35', we went from a Curt WD with friction sway device, to a 14k Equal-i-zer. The difference the equal-i-zer made was amazing, but due to the length of the trailer as well as the added toy weight in the rear, still caused sway magnification with cross winds and semi's. We've since moved to a Pro-pride 3p with 1400lb bars. Let me tell you what a world of difference the pro-pride makes. It is truly unbelievable the difference the pro-pride makes.
In most situations, dependent on length and weights, I would say that the equal-i-zer is a great option and really reduces the amount of sway you will encounter for an affordable price. I will also say, from my experiences, the pro-pride truly eliminates sway. In my particular situation, pulling a $40k toy hauler with $25K toy inside, in a $70K truck, with a priceless family inside, a $2000 hitch is an easy decision.
In most situations, dependent on length and weights, I would say that the equal-i-zer is a great option and really reduces the amount of sway you will encounter for an affordable price. I will also say, from my experiences, the pro-pride truly eliminates sway. In my particular situation, pulling a $40k toy hauler with $25K toy inside, in a $70K truck, with a priceless family inside, a $2000 hitch is an easy decision.
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