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dlmckinney33
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Jan 27, 2016

EB towing 28BHSWE and needing WDH recommendations

I have a 2012 f150 ecoboost FX4 crew cab with max tow. It meets all payload and weight guidelines. I don't put anything in my bed and no family, so not going to turn this into a "you need a bigger pickup forum" I sold my old camper that was 29' total length and 5800 dry and 650 lbs of TW. I used an equal i zer hitch set up. I had to use almost all the washers to get the hitch to do a decent job leveling out without squatting and the bars still looked like they were bending a fair amount. I am buying a new camper that is 6630lbs dry and 720 lbs of TW. Its a 2014 hideout 28BHSWE it will be about 32.5' long total. And it has a Total weight capacity of 10,000. I am looking to buy a new equal i zer hitch set up for it and im not sure if the last one was under sized for the weight or if going with the larger bars would make a difference. I cant remember what they were rated for, i sold it with the camper. But anyways just looking for input on what is the best route. I like the chain style because its super easy to hook up and un hook, but I would like sway control. But liked how the equa l izer towed. I am thinking about going with the equal i zer again and getting either the 12,000 with 1,200 TW model or the 14,000 with 1,400 TW model. Any thoughts? Thanks!

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