Equalizer Hitch Setup Help
So here is my dilemma...
I previously was towing my TT with a 2006 F-350 DRW. Just hitch up and go. I finally got tired of all of the 6.0 PSD problems so I traded in for a new 2013 F-150 King Ranch with Ecoboost and the Max Tow package. Even though the new truck is capable of towing my TT, needless to say it's not as "care free" now.
So I purchased the 12000/1200 Equalizer 4-point sway because I've read great things about it here and elsewhere. My problems come with correct hitch set up.
My driveway, nor anywhere else on my property is level. So I initially set up the hitch in the "default" position as per the instructions. A test drive revealed that I wasn't comfortable with the way it handled or felt.
I then took the entire set up to a nearby closed business with a nice level parking lot. I went through the Equalizer manual, took all of the measurements, and set it up per the "book." Test drive and it rode great -- almost felt like the F-350 again where I could probably forget it was even there.
Being that this was my first time I've set up one of these on my own, and I camp with my wife and two kids, I wanted to make sure everything was safe before we went out for our first trip with the new setup. I found an RV shop that is an Equalizer reseller near me and scheduled an appointment for a "professional" hitch adjustment.
I explained why I wanted them to look at it and made sure to carefully watch and ask questions as they were going through the setup.
To my surprise, the ONLY measurements the tech took was of the trailer. He made sure it was level in the front and the rear. He re-adjusted the hitch head to the SAME place I had it the first time (the default settings). Re-measured the trailer, and said it was good.
I asked why he didn't measure the truck or any of the other steps in the manual. His response is that he's been doing it for 15 years and has never done that.
So it's back to riding like******-- white knuckle driving at times.
I apologize for the length of my "plight" but I'm hoping for some seasoned advice on if I should go back to my original adjustments or stay with the "professionals" adjustment?
FWIW, I read the sticky on this forum, which is pretty much the generic version of the Equalizer instructions. That's pretty much how I adjusted my hitch. The truck measurements were right, nose of the RV was slightly low.
Thanks to anyone in advance for their help.
I previously was towing my TT with a 2006 F-350 DRW. Just hitch up and go. I finally got tired of all of the 6.0 PSD problems so I traded in for a new 2013 F-150 King Ranch with Ecoboost and the Max Tow package. Even though the new truck is capable of towing my TT, needless to say it's not as "care free" now.
So I purchased the 12000/1200 Equalizer 4-point sway because I've read great things about it here and elsewhere. My problems come with correct hitch set up.
My driveway, nor anywhere else on my property is level. So I initially set up the hitch in the "default" position as per the instructions. A test drive revealed that I wasn't comfortable with the way it handled or felt.
I then took the entire set up to a nearby closed business with a nice level parking lot. I went through the Equalizer manual, took all of the measurements, and set it up per the "book." Test drive and it rode great -- almost felt like the F-350 again where I could probably forget it was even there.
Being that this was my first time I've set up one of these on my own, and I camp with my wife and two kids, I wanted to make sure everything was safe before we went out for our first trip with the new setup. I found an RV shop that is an Equalizer reseller near me and scheduled an appointment for a "professional" hitch adjustment.
I explained why I wanted them to look at it and made sure to carefully watch and ask questions as they were going through the setup.
To my surprise, the ONLY measurements the tech took was of the trailer. He made sure it was level in the front and the rear. He re-adjusted the hitch head to the SAME place I had it the first time (the default settings). Re-measured the trailer, and said it was good.
I asked why he didn't measure the truck or any of the other steps in the manual. His response is that he's been doing it for 15 years and has never done that.
So it's back to riding like******-- white knuckle driving at times.
I apologize for the length of my "plight" but I'm hoping for some seasoned advice on if I should go back to my original adjustments or stay with the "professionals" adjustment?
FWIW, I read the sticky on this forum, which is pretty much the generic version of the Equalizer instructions. That's pretty much how I adjusted my hitch. The truck measurements were right, nose of the RV was slightly low.
Thanks to anyone in advance for their help.
