Hitches-Equal-i-zer; Reese DC; Blue Ox-Diffs/Similarities?
I have reviewed these WD hitches and had a few questions to be sure I am correct in my thinking.
My TW is 1450# (dry). It is a Toyhauler so the 1450# is max and will be reduced when weight is added to rear of trailer axles. I will not added quads/motorcycles....but will carry bicycles, firewood, ice chests, etc. I have plenty of truck (F-350).
I believe all of these hitches do a great job at distributing weight and controlling sway. I understand there are differences and some have their preferences, as well as pros/cons.
I know some carry the bars low and this can be a concern.
Some
With that said:
1. Reese DC: This system requires drilling into trailer A frame. Are there optional frame brackets where drilling into frame is not required (ex. clamp/bolt-on)? I could not find this option anywhere; I assume it is not an option. Is it? This system does allow for head angle adjustment. (NOTE: Systems available for 1500# TW and 1700#TW).
2. Blue ox: How does chain, moving freely side to side as well as up and down, control sway and distribute weight with all of this chain movement? It seems that that rigid bars of the Equal-i-zer hitch solves this, correct? (NOTE: Systems available for 1500# TW or 2000# TW). Head unit has a fixed angle...how does it not need to be adjusted....isn't angle adjustment needed to add/reduce load on bars and distribute weight?
3. Equal-i-zer....This is what I have experience with on two different trailers. The hitch head has the ability to adjust its angle to add/reduce load on bars and distribute weight. It's noisy but with plastic pads noise has been reduced. Since my TW is at 1450# and Equal-i-zer system has a max rating of 1400#, should this be removed from my options? If so, why? Is 50# over a safety issue?
Thanks!
My TW is 1450# (dry). It is a Toyhauler so the 1450# is max and will be reduced when weight is added to rear of trailer axles. I will not added quads/motorcycles....but will carry bicycles, firewood, ice chests, etc. I have plenty of truck (F-350).
I believe all of these hitches do a great job at distributing weight and controlling sway. I understand there are differences and some have their preferences, as well as pros/cons.
I know some carry the bars low and this can be a concern.
Some
With that said:
1. Reese DC: This system requires drilling into trailer A frame. Are there optional frame brackets where drilling into frame is not required (ex. clamp/bolt-on)? I could not find this option anywhere; I assume it is not an option. Is it? This system does allow for head angle adjustment. (NOTE: Systems available for 1500# TW and 1700#TW).
2. Blue ox: How does chain, moving freely side to side as well as up and down, control sway and distribute weight with all of this chain movement? It seems that that rigid bars of the Equal-i-zer hitch solves this, correct? (NOTE: Systems available for 1500# TW or 2000# TW). Head unit has a fixed angle...how does it not need to be adjusted....isn't angle adjustment needed to add/reduce load on bars and distribute weight?
3. Equal-i-zer....This is what I have experience with on two different trailers. The hitch head has the ability to adjust its angle to add/reduce load on bars and distribute weight. It's noisy but with plastic pads noise has been reduced. Since my TW is at 1450# and Equal-i-zer system has a max rating of 1400#, should this be removed from my options? If so, why? Is 50# over a safety issue?
Thanks!
