Best weight distribution hitch?
07-03-2018, 04:41 PM
#11
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What do you consider a "regular" WDH? I'm interested in the Curt too if only because it's an uprate of capacity over the Equal-I-Zer WDH, from 1000/10K to 1200/12k. I'm happy with the Equalizer as I now have it dialed in on my present TV, barely any effect from passing rigs. My new truck will be here in two weeks so I'll see how it works out there.
07-04-2018, 10:22 AM
#14
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I have the Equalizer 4point sway hitch, my old hitch was a round bar eaz-lift with one sway control on it and it swayed a lot on the freeway. I took this out for a test tow of about 75 miles a few weeks ago and the sway appears to be gone now. The real test will be next week, I will be towing it 300 miles each way. My trailer is 24’ from the tip of the tongue to the back of the bumper and 6500 lbs fully loaded and ready to go. I put the bracket jackets from equailizer and also grease the swivels like the manual says and I only ocassionally get a pop and I also found it is easier to hook up than my old bar and chain hitch. I did find the head a bit heavy for my bad back so I have a hydraulic flatbed cart from Harbor Freight and I just took an hour and made a mount that clamps to that. Now all I do is roll it to the truck, raise it up and slide it in, works great.
07-18-2018, 07:40 PM
#15
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We just switched from a Fastway E2 that came with our TT (Grand Design Imagine 2800BH) to a ProPride 3P 1400 hitch.
I did a ton of research on ProPride and Hensley before pulling the trigger including spending over an hour on the phone with Shawn (the owner of ProPride). We just returned from our first trip with the new set-up. We spent 2 weeks exploring New England. I used the time on the road to really zero-in the adjustable weight distribution jacks. I'll be the first to admit that it takes some time to get used to. Everything about it is a little different. However, once adjusted properly it provided a much, much better towing experience.
I don't want to ramble on so if anyone has any specific questions about the hitch design, self-install, set-up, towing experience, customer service, etc. Feel free to ask. I'm happy to offer my opinion.
Disclaimer: I have no affiliation with ProPride what so ever. Any opinions I share will be only that...my opinion.
I did a ton of research on ProPride and Hensley before pulling the trigger including spending over an hour on the phone with Shawn (the owner of ProPride). We just returned from our first trip with the new set-up. We spent 2 weeks exploring New England. I used the time on the road to really zero-in the adjustable weight distribution jacks. I'll be the first to admit that it takes some time to get used to. Everything about it is a little different. However, once adjusted properly it provided a much, much better towing experience.
I don't want to ramble on so if anyone has any specific questions about the hitch design, self-install, set-up, towing experience, customer service, etc. Feel free to ask. I'm happy to offer my opinion.
Disclaimer: I have no affiliation with ProPride what so ever. Any opinions I share will be only that...my opinion.
07-18-2018, 09:06 PM
#16
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I did tow about 600 miles this past week and the sway I had with the Eaz I Lift hitch is gone now that I am using the Equalizer E4 hitch. I was passed by many trucks and I also passed several of them and I really couldn’t tell I was next to a truck. This hitch is also easier to hook up than my old one.
07-19-2018, 12:49 AM
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I did tow about 600 miles this past week and the sway I had with the Eaz I Lift hitch is gone now that I am using the Equalizer E4 hitch. I was passed by many trucks and I also passed several of them and I really couldn’t tell I was next to a truck. This hitch is also easier to hook up than my old one.
IMHO, a properly matched combo doesn't need either of those, if it has a good WDH with integrated sway control. My 4pt Equal-i-zer has been going strong for 12 years.
07-19-2018, 07:13 PM
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Not saying that the ProPride or Hensley are not good WDHs, in fact they are the best, if you've got the money to spend.
Just saying that a $400 4pt Equal-i-zer is perfectly capable when you have a well matched combo. I've driven through all the Western mountain ranges and through torrential rains and crazy winds and snowy/icy conditions and my Equal-i-zer handled everything thrown at it beautifully.
So no I've never had ProPride experience because I don't need to. I carefully choose my truck and trailer so I'm well within specs and safety.
Just saying that a $400 4pt Equal-i-zer is perfectly capable when you have a well matched combo. I've driven through all the Western mountain ranges and through torrential rains and crazy winds and snowy/icy conditions and my Equal-i-zer handled everything thrown at it beautifully.
So no I've never had ProPride experience because I don't need to. I carefully choose my truck and trailer so I'm well within specs and safety.
07-19-2018, 08:07 PM
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Not saying that the ProPride or Hensley are not good WDHs, in fact they are the best, if you've got the money to spend.
Just saying that a $400 4pt Equal-i-zer is perfectly capable when you have a well matched combo. I've driven through all the Western mountain ranges and through torrential rains and crazy winds and snowy/icy conditions and my Equal-i-zer handled everything thrown at it beautifully.
So no I've never had ProPride experience because I don't need to. I carefully choose my truck and trailer so I'm well within specs and safety.
Just saying that a $400 4pt Equal-i-zer is perfectly capable when you have a well matched combo. I've driven through all the Western mountain ranges and through torrential rains and crazy winds and snowy/icy conditions and my Equal-i-zer handled everything thrown at it beautifully.
So no I've never had ProPride experience because I don't need to. I carefully choose my truck and trailer so I'm well within specs and safety.
As as far as the price, I just never understand the issue? $40-50k on a truck, and $10-30k on a camper, then hook them together as cheaply as possible.
It’s like spending $200 on a mattress, when you spend 1/3 of your life in bed.
The difference between the hitches is about $2k on a $50-80k setup, plus more importantly, our families. Again not disagreeing with your statement.