I’m looking for a WD/sway control hitch what’s better, one with bars or chains?

You'll get all kinds of responses to that question, as members here have many different types and brands. What size of trailer do you have?Equalizer is a common one, they have bars. You'll also see Blue Ox, which has chains. Both have built-in sway control. On the other hand, my trailer, which is being traded, had the basic L-shaped bars that connect to the frame with chains, and an anti-sway bar. It served me well for six years. My new trailer (8250 GVWR) will come with a Husky Center-Line, which uses bars. I look forward to seeing what others say. thanks!Kevin

Had both....both worked well. The key is getting either set up and dialed in correctly.I prefer chains...they are quieter. The Equal-i-zer we had on a previous trailer scared my wife - it squealed and screamed on tight turns and backing up.

Had both types. Both worked great. I feel bars are easier and faster to hitch up. My opinion only.

I have had both types. I find the Equal-i-zer branded hitch much better. I also found if the bars are square to the L brackets the noise is greatly reduced. Also - you don't have to take the sway bar addon off when backing up. Much better.

I used the chain type for over 40 years which worked well but the 4 point Equalizer-er works much better. It is the best hitch that I have used EVER.Been using the bar type for the last 10 uears

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LVJJJ
Explorer
May 25, 2018
Equal-I-zer Bars
73guna
Explorer
May 26, 2018
I have a Blue ox (chains).

Id suggest getting an Equalizer (bars) and not look back.
campigloo
Explorer
May 26, 2018
Also a look at Trekker might be worthwhile. One thing I like about mine is the sway control can be easily disengaged. May be the same with the others but I don’t know.
VolFan9183
Explorer
May 27, 2018
Another vote for the Trekker by Eaz-Lift...I really like mine. Same basic design as The Equalizer, but has pads on the trailer brackets that greatly reduce the noise. The trailer brackets also have built-in hinges with 'fingers' on them that help grab and lift the WD bars into place, making bar placement very easy. I had the chain type and moved to the Trekker, and have been extremely pleased.

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