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Cattiva73's avatar
Cattiva73
Explorer
Dec 16, 2013

Re: Newbie help ;)

Hallo everyone,
We just purchased a 2013 32' Dutchmen Aspen Trailer and I just cant wait to go out and use it!
Before we do that..we're going to take a class on how to use and hook it from the dealership where we bough.
We're going to pull it with my AWD Escalade.

The sales man insists that we have the famous Weight Distribution with sway bar Hitch (Camco 48058 Elite Weight Distributing Hitch Kit):
Purchase price $400 plus install Total $700! from them.
But,
I found the SAME THING much much cheaper and I believe my husband and I can install it.
I also found the Reese Pro series WD Hitch

QUESTION:
Which Hitch is better CAMCO EAZ LIFT or REESE PRO? and should we pay the $$ to the dealership or do it ourselves and save a little ;)

Thank you for all your hep.

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  • rdhetrick's avatar
    rdhetrick
    Explorer
    Dec 16, 2013
    I don't know if I'd say 15 minutes, maybe 20 of you have to move the propane rack a little. If you can change the brakes on your truck, you can set up the WD system.

    Seriously, It's not a real difficult job. You need to have an area large enough to have everything flat.

    The main obstacle I see is this: If you need the WD to drive the trailer off the lot, that means you have to set it up at the dealer. I don't if they will allow you to do that.

    If you can drive it off the lot without the WD to your house or nearby parking lot to do the work, you can do the work outside the dealer's lot.

    If you can't make either one of those options work, then you probably will have to pay the dealer.
  • camperpaul's avatar
    camperpaul
    Explorer
    Dec 16, 2013
    The installation takes about 15 minutes including the time required to read the instructions.

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