EQUALIZER VS REESE SWAY BAR

The Equalizer and Reese dual cam system are the best of the mid priced systems. I prefer the dual cam. Both are superior to friction bar sway control.

I'm satisfied with my Equalizer. Hitching up is simple with the power tongue jack. I don't need the pullup bar, never use it. The Reese Dual Cam is great too.

Reese Dual-cam is probably the best system before you get to the really high end ones. If you want the friction type with the noise and groaning, the equalizer is probably better than the little add-on friction jobs. Dual cam is more of an active system forcing the trailer to stay in line.

Brian

I now have had both. Just recently got the Equal-i-zer. I think the old link-chain in the Reese is easier to put on and take off when hitching and unhitching, but then you have to add the sway bar too. This system worked very well for us for years and years. My dad (in 1961) had this type of system, and never an issue towing (see my profile for a photo of that rig).

Now I have the Equal-i-zer. Hitching seems to be a little harder. It comes with the pry-bar to lift the bar up, but if the trailer-truck is jacked high enough, you don't have to use the bar at all. There's a couple pins that need to be installed, but then ... there's no sway bar to deal with, AND you can back-up without having to remove the sway bar.

There again, the Reese hitched easier, but the Equal-i-zer appears to perform better, but takes a little more effort to put on.

Hope this helps.