Setting up new Trailer

The Kragle wrote:
I plan on towing the trailer with my 2010 Dodge Ram SLT 1500 with 5.7 hemi and 3.92 gear towing package capable of around 10000 lbs towing.

Just keep in mind the tow rating is likely not an RV tow rating.

I have read lots of people stating that because of the coil suspension in my truck that I might require air bags to be installed to assist and keep the truck level.

Coil springs is not a problem. It's the spring rate. Ram offers coil springs in the 3/4 tons as well with higher spring rates.

I am currently deciding between the Equal-I-zer 1000 lbs 4 point hitch or the Reese Dual Cam hitch 800 lbs. I have read that the Equal-I-zer 1000 lbs might be too stiff for my trailer and makes quite a bit of noise but is easier to set up vs the Reese.

Those are generally my understanding as well. I picked the Reese Strait Line. When it's adjusted well, 75mph is comfortable. When it's adjusted poorly, 60mph is scary. This has happened with 2 trucks and my TT tows behind a dually with no WDH at 72mph without problem. So should you choose the Reese, understand how to adjust it well. The EQ 1000 is designed for traielrs with 400-1000 pounds of TW. It won't be too stiff for your truck or TT. I use 1200 pound bars with my 500 pound dry TW trailer.

1. Which hitch do you think I will need for the best ride and
2. Do you think that I will require air bags to keep my ride level and assist with my suspension?


1: Get the cheaper one. There are not enough significant differences IMHO in effectiveness, sound, etc.

2: My opinion is that air bags have no place with TTs. They at best complicate WDH adjustment and often mask overloaded situations. If you install a WDH such that the front axle weight is fully restored and the rear of the truck (fender height) sags more than 1.5" from unloaded, you are probably overloaded. That said, it seems that many 2009+ Ram half ton owners towing RVs use rear suspension aids.