Equal-i-zer Hitches

SoundGuy wrote:

Georgia Popcorn wrote:
I will check it out per the odo the end of the month, (first big trip....) I guess my display is not correct, I got that figure off the instrument disp on the dash....

There's nothing wrong with referring to your truck's DIC (Driver Information Center) but as noted you want to reset it at the beginning of your towing trip. You'll also want to ignore any instantaneous readings that may indicate fuel returns that are overly optimistic and only consider the overall calculation for the entire trip. Compare those results to manual calculations you make yourself using fuel pump receipts & odometer readings and eventually you'll come up with a realistic average for fuel mileage while towing your trailer. Regardless, I can guarantee that average won't be 15.3 mpg towing any travel trailer with a gasser. :W

I would make a small bet that no gasser towing a full profile TT of any significant size will have to have a GREAT DAY to break 10mpg. Single digit mpgs are more of the norm.

Larry

Georgia Popcorn wrote:
I will check it out per the odo the end of the month, (first big trip....) I guess my display is not correct, I got that figure off the instrument disp on the dash....

There's nothing wrong with referring to your truck's DIC (Driver Information Center) but as noted you want to reset it at the beginning of your towing trip. You'll also want to ignore any instantaneous readings that may indicate fuel returns that are overly optimistic and only consider the overall calculation for the entire trip. Compare those results to manual calculations you make yourself using fuel pump receipts & odometer readings and eventually you'll come up with a realistic average for fuel mileage while towing your trailer. Regardless, I can guarantee that average won't be 15.3 mpg towing any travel trailer with a gasser. :W

I have seen folks quote high MPG figures a number of times. In every case, when asked if they reset the readout, they have a clueless look on their faces. :S

I will check it out per the odo the end of the month, (first big trip....) I guess my display is not correct, I got that figure off the instrument disp on the dash....

Georgia Popcorn wrote:
The TUNDRA never over heated, averaged 15.3 mpg!

I wouldn't count on that when planning any trips you may want to take ... no one gets 15.3 mpg when towing a trailer the size of yours with a 1/2 ton gasser ... no one. :W

I took you guys advice! Picked up the Keystone Outback last Thursday, watched um install the Equal-i-zer Hitch and WOW it towed great, came down I-75, Chattanooga to Atlanta, middle of rush hour, DIDN'T EVEN KNOW IT WAS BACK THERE! The TUNDRA never over heated, averaged 15.3 mpg!

My good Brothers, I AM SATISFIED!

Thanks so much for all the info, my buddy uses one (an EQUAL-I-ZER) and said it made a lot of difference in his towing. I just bought a Keystone Outback, towing with a Tundra, the last time I towed in 2007 it was with a F250-- 7.3 and I towed a fifth wheel, I never towed a TT and was just trying to make sure the dealer sold the right hitch...

THANKS AGAIN!

:) Hi, I have used my Equal-I-zer brand hitch for eleven years. I have not worn out, broken, or replaced any parts. Bracket Jackets makes them quieter.

i have the e2, and i love it. so easy to hook up, and performs really well. yea there's popping and clicking and sharp turns, especially when reversing/steering into a spot, but its pretty brief, and expected. obviously im driving, not sleeping, so a little noise doesnt bother me.

Using my second one now. Great job reducing sway and distributing weight. You don't even feel the trucks go by. Very simple to use once initially set up. Noise decreases over time.