Hi everyone, i'm in the market for a new weight distribution hitch for my F350 to pull a 30' 7600 lb trailer (wet). As this will be my first weight distribution hitch I'm looking for opinions and suggestions on what I should purchase based on my setup.My basic understanding is there are three levels of hitch from a quality standpoint. I was hoping you could give me your opinions on hitches you've used or seen and what quality level they fall under:Level 1:Hainsely ArrowProPrideLevel 2:Blue Ox?Level 3:??I think I'm going to pass on the Level 1 hitches, I just don't have the budget for a $2000 hitch. What is the next best thing on the market?ThanksJosh

I've had a Blue Ox for the past 18 months and am very happy with it. I can't compare it to anything, but one positive I have heard is that unlike some other hitches, you don't need to disconnect to back up. Blue Ox has been very helpful when I've contacted them as well.

My Reese Straight-Line with integrated sway control has worked well pulling my 8,000#, 33' trailer behind my 2004 Chevy 2500HD. I think it was worth the extra money as it is built super-tough and does its job.There is no disconnecting for backing up with this setup. Bruce

I had the same equalizer brand hitch for the better part of 30 years on 2 different trailers (35 footer and a 28 footer). I got rid of it when we sold the last trailer as we moved on to a mh. If we were to get a trailer again, I would not hesitate, it would be another equalizer.

There are several good ones out there. Years ago I had a Reese dual cam and was happy with it. My son got the equalizer and it works well for him.My opinion I would just stay away from anything that requires a friction sway bar. Get something with the sway control integrated into the weight distribution hitch.

We have used the same Reese SC Series hitch on our last two trailers, and it has performed well - easy on and off, integral sway control, and a trunnion style head. It is a similar principle as the Equil-i-zer. Reese SC

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VegasScotty
Explorer
Sep 08, 2014
nomad297 wrote:
My Reese Straight-Line with integrated sway control has worked well pulling my 8,000#, 33' trailer behind my 2004 Chevy 2500HD. I think it was worth the extra money as it is built super-tough and does its job.

There is no disconnecting for backing up with this setup.

Bruce

X2. Got my Reese WDH about 10 years ago and added the cam sway control this year when I got a larger TT. I really like the cams even though they were tough to set-up.
PDX_Zs
Explorer
Sep 07, 2014
Bill & Kate wrote:
We have used the same Reese SC Series hitch on our last two trailers, and it has performed well - easy on and off, integral sway control, and a trunnion style head. It is a similar principle as the Equil-i-zer. Reese SC

Like ours as well. Very clean install and easy to hitch . unhitch.
CaveRun
Explorer
Sep 07, 2014
GeoBoy wrote:
I am very happy with my Equalizer hitch.

X2!... I've had mine for 11 years and haven't had any problems with it!

I've also used mine on my equipment trailer to haul my John Deere tractor!
GeoBoy
Explorer
Sep 07, 2014
I am very happy with my Equalizer hitch.
Ron3rd
Explorer III
Sep 05, 2014
I run the Equalizer but the Reese Dual Cam and Blue Ox Pro both have a big following. Can't go wrong with any of those IMO. All three would be good Level 2 hitches according to your list. Hensley/Pro Ride are undoubtedly the best.
jerem0621
Explorer II
Sep 05, 2014
CND SuperCrew wrote:
Here's my vote:

http://www.equalizerhitch.com/

http://www.adventurerv.net/equalizer-weight-distribution-equalizer-hitch-12000-p-1378.html

Not a bad choice at all
CND_SuperCrew
Explorer
Sep 05, 2014
Here's my vote:

http://www.equalizerhitch.com/

http://www.adventurerv.net/equalizer-weight-distribution-equalizer-hitch-12000-p-1378.html
hbillsmith
Explorer
Sep 04, 2014
I tow a trailer that size and am very happy with the Andersen. Check them out on YouTube.
APT
Explorer
Sep 04, 2014
Pullrite can be added to your Level 1 list.

Equal-i-zer 4pt and Reese Strait Line/Dual cam can be added to your Level 2 list.

Eaz-Lift, Fastway E2, Curt WDH, Reese standard WDH, and some more brands offer basic WDH functionality with optional fraction bar sway control in the $200-300 range for Level 3.

My opinion is to at least get never get a Level 1 WDH for TTs. While there are many happy owners, there are far more unsatisfied compared to Level 2 and Level 1.
IndyCamp
Explorer
Sep 04, 2014
We have been happy with the Reese Dual Cam.