What is the best weight distribution hitch?

drsteve wrote:
I've used a few different kinds, all can be made to work well. My current hitch is a Husky Centerline TS, same basic design as the better known Equal-i-zer. Has built in sway control. Works great, very easy to set up. $350 from Amazon.

You do not need to spend $3000 on a Hensley.

Good point. Speaking as one who had always used premium priced hitches; any major brand hitch, properly set up, with a reasonable TV/TT combination will do the job. You need to decide if you are willing to pay big $ for the difference between very good and very, very good. I am.

The differences we are talking about are tiny and expensive.

I've used a few different kinds, all can be made to work well. My current hitch is a Husky Centerline TS, same basic design as the better known Equal-i-zer. Has built in sway control. Works great, very easy to set up. $350 from Amazon.

You do not need to spend $3000 on a Hensley.

As you see which is the best hitch is like asking which is the best truck.
I like my Husky Centerline TS with 1200 lb bars for a 10k trailer.

I have a Husky Center Line, and used it for the first season with no problems at all. I towed through hills and dales, and through heavy wind and rain.

BeerBrewer wrote:
I never heard of a Pullrite, but it looks interesting. I can see why it eliminates sway. It looks very heavy, it seems to hang low under the truck bed and I'm guessing that it blocks access to the spare tire. Is it expensive?

The Hensley & Pro-Pride are both also expensive, is theft an issue with them? If so, is there a way to secure them when the trailer is left unattended?

The Pullrite is very heavy, hangs lower under the vehicle, and is just about the same price as a Hensley. It is also very hard and labor intensive to install which frequently requires relocating the spare tire to the truck or bed of the tow vehicle.

Theft is not an issue with the Hensley for few reasons.
1. You can lock it on to the tongue with a padlock just like a normal hitch.
2. Most thiefs would not know what it is or what its' value is and therefore would not target it for theft.
3. Even if they DID want to get it, it would take quite a long time to remove from the tongue which they most likely would not want to spend.
4. Hitch thefts are not a problem in general. :)
Barney

P.S. I have been offline since early yesterday morning and when I saw the title of this thread this morning I figured there would be a lot of arguing going on. Thank you everybody for keeping your comments on topic and, in general, friendly and good natured. :):):)

BeerBrewer wrote:
I never heard of a Pullrite, but it looks interesting. I can see why it eliminates sway. It looks very heavy, it seems to hang low under the truck bed and I'm guessing that it blocks access to the spare tire. Is it expensive?

The Hensley & Pro-Pride are both also expensive, is theft an issue with them? If so, is there a way to secure them when the trailer is left unattended?

I don’t know the current price but yes, the PR is expensive. It depends on your TV but mine required relocating both the spare tire and exhaust. As happy as I was with it’s performance, the install hassle wasn’t worth it. My next hitch was a Hensley.

I never heard of a Pullrite, but it looks interesting. I can see why it eliminates sway. It looks very heavy, it seems to hang low under the truck bed and I'm guessing that it blocks access to the spare tire. Is it expensive?

The Hensley & Pro-Pride are both also expensive, is theft an issue with them? If so, is there a way to secure them when the trailer is left unattended?

CaLBaR wrote:
I have used the Reese dual cam system for over 11 years and it works very well. Never had any issues. Even with the 34' trailer I have now it is very stable. Just like others have said they all need to be fine tuned and setup properly.

X-2

I have used the Reese Dual Cam System for will over 40 years. The set has worked very well for me on a number of vehicles from a 1970 Chevrolet Impala towing a heavy Terry TT. I currently tow the set-up in sig. There is a lot of info on the proper set up procedure for this hitch and the only thing that moves this combination is a 20ft box truck.

TenOC wrote:
Hensley Arrow or ProPide. All others are an accident waiting to happen.

:R:S

TenOC wrote:
Hensley Arrow or ProPide. All others are an accident waiting to happen.

An accident waiting to happen, huh? Bull. Thanks for your OPINION.

To the OP, I am very pleased with the performance and ease of use of my Reece Dual Cam for 10 years. One caveat, it must be set up properly, and many are not. If John Barca chimes in, I'm sure he will agree. He helped me tremdously. My trailer is 34', 8000 lbs, and 1100 lb TW.