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DutchmenSport
Jun 16, 2016Explorer
I've never use a "Husky" WD system, but I have used a standard Reese with a separate Sway Bar, and now an Equal-i-zer 4 point. Between the 2 of these, I like the Equal-i-zer much more.
The Husky is similar to the Equal-i-zer, but looks like it has more parts to it and is much more complicated. I have no clue what the difference is in price.
I tow a 35 1/2 foot TT (bumper pull) with a 3500 diesel duly (3 years now with this trailer), and the towing has been flawless.
I very seldom get over 60 mph and avoid interstates as much as possible. The slower driving speed is much more enjoyable and the fuel mileage is much better. (I usually drive the given speed limit, except on interstates, and then I still like to stick to 60-65 mph). Of course, when we travel, we're not in a hurry or have to be at the destination by a specific time either.
I have hard feelings about towing a trailer at high speeds. Maybe I've become a bit too cautious in my older age, but I'd rather drive a bit slower and keep 100% control of the rig, than run the risk of crashing $100,000 of equipment and the possibility of getting mamed the rest of my life or my wife's life. (Death does not bother me, but getting mamed does! so I've officially joined the "old farts group now.")
Speed is a factor, and if speed is important to you, than I also would HIGHLY recommend going with a 5er instead of a TT. A well matched truck with a 5er with the correct 5er hitch will give you the ability to travel at higher speeds with better confidence.
You've got to remember, towing that utility trailer with a motor home is a far different experience than towing with a pick-up truck. A motor home may weigh several thousands of pounds, much more, than a pick-up truck. The shere weight of the motor home provides stability to the lighter weight utility trailer.
Switch the weights, where the trailer is several times heavier than the tow vehicle, and you can immediately see why a heavy trailer can cause havoc.
Still, a well matched travel trailer and pick-up with the right hitch set-up, and you should still be able to tow at high rates of speed. But if speed was the "Prime Directive" in my choice, I'd feel much better doing it with a 5er set up.
The Husky is similar to the Equal-i-zer, but looks like it has more parts to it and is much more complicated. I have no clue what the difference is in price.
I tow a 35 1/2 foot TT (bumper pull) with a 3500 diesel duly (3 years now with this trailer), and the towing has been flawless.
I very seldom get over 60 mph and avoid interstates as much as possible. The slower driving speed is much more enjoyable and the fuel mileage is much better. (I usually drive the given speed limit, except on interstates, and then I still like to stick to 60-65 mph). Of course, when we travel, we're not in a hurry or have to be at the destination by a specific time either.
I have hard feelings about towing a trailer at high speeds. Maybe I've become a bit too cautious in my older age, but I'd rather drive a bit slower and keep 100% control of the rig, than run the risk of crashing $100,000 of equipment and the possibility of getting mamed the rest of my life or my wife's life. (Death does not bother me, but getting mamed does! so I've officially joined the "old farts group now.")
Speed is a factor, and if speed is important to you, than I also would HIGHLY recommend going with a 5er instead of a TT. A well matched truck with a 5er with the correct 5er hitch will give you the ability to travel at higher speeds with better confidence.
You've got to remember, towing that utility trailer with a motor home is a far different experience than towing with a pick-up truck. A motor home may weigh several thousands of pounds, much more, than a pick-up truck. The shere weight of the motor home provides stability to the lighter weight utility trailer.
Switch the weights, where the trailer is several times heavier than the tow vehicle, and you can immediately see why a heavy trailer can cause havoc.
Still, a well matched travel trailer and pick-up with the right hitch set-up, and you should still be able to tow at high rates of speed. But if speed was the "Prime Directive" in my choice, I'd feel much better doing it with a 5er set up.
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