Today, I bought a used Pullrite trailer hitch. I was told it is already setup for my Ford F-250. Everything seemed to be in good condition. Part of the sale, also, was an Equalizer brand weight distributing hitch.I'm kind of in a quandary if I should install the Pullrite or just go with the Equalizer alone. Currently, I'm pulling a '72 Starcraft that scales around 5000 lb.. My scaled tongue weight was 560 but that has been nudged up a bit with the installation of some more gear (haven't had the time to scale it again, yet). It has two 3500 lb. torsion axles with shocks.My first trips were without any special hitch and it towed beautifully. It does squat the rear of the truck a bit and I thought a weight distributing hitch might be a worthwhile addition, at least get some of the weight back onto the front axle. The receiver is also rated at only 600 lbs..So, my choices are Pullrite alone or in concert with the Equalizer, Equalizer alone, or no special hitch. Anyone have any thoughts?

Today, I bought a used Pullrite trailer hitch. I was told it is already setup for my Ford F-250. Everything seemed to be in good condition. Part of the sale, also, was an Equalizer brand weight distributing hitch. I'm kind of in a quandary if I should install the Pullrite or just go with the Equalizer alone. Currently, I'm pulling a '72 Starcraft that scales around 5000 lb.. My scaled tongue weight was 560 but that has been nudged up a bit with the installation of some more gear (haven't had the time to scale it again, yet). It has two 3500 lb. torsion axles with shocks. My first trips were without any special hitch and it towed beautifully. It does squat the rear of the truck a bit and I thought a weight distributing hitch might be a worthwhile addition, at least get some of the weight back onto the front axle. The receiver is also rated at only 600 lbs.. So, my choices are Pullrite alone or in concert with the Equalizer, Equalizer alone, or no special hitch. Anyone have any thoughts? There is absolutely no comparison between a Pullrite hitch and an Equalizer hitch. The Pullrite is a premium hitch and the Equalizer is the hitch the dealer uses to throw in to make a deal. It is an entry level hitch. Go with the Pullrite if you have the room under the truck (spare tire and exhaust) and the payload to handle it's considerable weight.

Really, I thought the Equal-i-zer was one of the better weight distributing hitches? It is a bit of work to install the Pullrite and I'm wondering if the Equal-i-zer would do what I need. I guess I can try the Equal-i-zer and see if I'm happy and then install the Pullrite if I think I need it.

The Equal-i-zer is not an entry level hitch... not even close to being one. I just bought one to go with my new trailer and absolutely love It. So easy to use. I had a trunnion style chain WDH and a round bar WDH before and they did okay but I like the EQ better. Granted, costs about twice as much. I don't have any experience with a pull rite so can't help you there.

des04004 wrote:The Equal-i-zer is not an entry level hitch... not even close to being one. I just bought one to go with my new trailer and absolutely love It. So easy to use. I had a trunnion style chain WDH and a round bar WDH before and they did okay but I like the EQ better. Granted, costs about twice as much. I don't have any experience with a pull rite so can't help you there.From all the posts I see about weight distributing hitches on the Forum, Equal-i-zer seems to rank in the top five. The Pullrite, like imtandem states, is totally different. It's main mechanism is moving the hitch pivot forward, toward the rear axle. It should provide some weight distribution in that it is carrying the tongue weight more toward the front of the TV. I should probably give Pullrite a call and see what they say about combining the two hitches. I don't even know if that's possible.

There is absolutely no need to combine the two hitches! In fact, I don't think it is even possible. Where would you put the Equal-i-zer? The Pullritte is probably the best hitch that money can buy. It provides the weight distribution that you want plus the best sway control/prevention in the business.It does use chains and spring bars like a normal hitch does to distribute the weight.The Equal-i-zer will most likely do the job for you but is not in the same league as the Pullrite.In my opinion, there is no question about which hitch I would install - the Pullrite.Barney

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westend
Explorer
Sep 16, 2013
Really, I thought the Equal-i-zer was one of the better weight distributing hitches?
It is a bit of work to install the Pullrite and I'm wondering if the Equal-i-zer would do what I need. I guess I can try the Equal-i-zer and see if I'm happy and then install the Pullrite if I think I need it.
jmtandem
Explorer II
Sep 16, 2013
Today, I bought a used Pullrite trailer hitch. I was told it is already setup for my Ford F-250. Everything seemed to be in good condition. Part of the sale, also, was an Equalizer brand weight distributing hitch.

I'm kind of in a quandary if I should install the Pullrite or just go with the Equalizer alone. Currently, I'm pulling a '72 Starcraft that scales around 5000 lb.. My scaled tongue weight was 560 but that has been nudged up a bit with the installation of some more gear (haven't had the time to scale it again, yet). It has two 3500 lb. torsion axles with shocks.
My first trips were without any special hitch and it towed beautifully. It does squat the rear of the truck a bit and I thought a weight distributing hitch might be a worthwhile addition, at least get some of the weight back onto the front axle. The receiver is also rated at only 600 lbs..

So, my choices are Pullrite alone or in concert with the Equalizer, Equalizer alone, or no special hitch. Anyone have any thoughts?

There is absolutely no comparison between a Pullrite hitch and an Equalizer hitch. The Pullrite is a premium hitch and the Equalizer is the hitch the dealer uses to throw in to make a deal. It is an entry level hitch. Go with the Pullrite if you have the room under the truck (spare tire and exhaust) and the payload to handle it's considerable weight.

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