Equalizer E2or E4

drenjoey wrote:
Does anyone know if the E4 is noisy. On my previous hybrid, I had a WD system and installed a sway bar. I used that sway bar once.....didn't like the noise it was making !

The Equal-i-zer by definition is arguably the noisiest WD system on the market ... a good thing since you then know it's working correctly. Don't like the noise, don't choose an EQ ... instead consider a Blue Ox Sway Pro which you won't hear. :B

Both WDHs are from Progress Manufacturing Inc.
But the E2 is made in China, while the 4pt Equal-i-zer is US-made.

I prefer to have the 4pt Equal-i-zer for my 23SS.
IMHO, the E2 is more for smaller/lighter trailers.

Does anyone know if the E4 is noisy. On my previous hybrid, I had a WD system and installed a sway bar. I used that sway bar once.....didn't like the noise it was making !

Our dealer recommended & installed the E2 for our Lance 1685 (21' 3800# dry weight, approx 5000# loaded) with our Toyota 4 Runner. We have the 600# round sway bars. We're happy with the recommendation after 10,000 miles+. Being a newbie, my guess is that the TV & trailer combination will influence your decision. I will say the E2 is VERY noisy -- snap crackle pop -- took us a while to realize that it was "normal" and not falling apart every time we backed into a spot. Not sure if this is common to all WDHs since we only have experience with our E2.

The E2 is made by Fastway and the E4 is the original Equal-i-zer hitch. The E2 is more of a basic Weight Distribution with some friction to control sway at the end of the bars. The E4 also has sway dampers built into the head of the hitch to help with sway issues. The E4 is a better hitch. It's your money. I would choose the E4 myself.

E2 Website
http://www.fastwaytrailer.com/shop/e2-hitch/

Equal-i-zer Website
http://www.equalizerhitch.com/