Equalizer hitch

APT wrote:
There is only one Equal-i-zer. All others are simply weight distributing hitches. That's a good one. So is Reese Strait Line and Blueox Swaypro.

Use one of the above such that the truck's anti-sway system never activates. The latter is for pucker moments.

Careful now. The "Equalizer" and the "E2" are VERY similar in design and function and very often are called the same thing in discussions.

WDH is the abbreviation that should be used here as a generic name for any and all "weight distributing hitch" types and brands. Calling a WDH and "equalizer" is like calling tissue paper "Kleenex".

FYI - The "E2" brand is probably the most economical and simplistic option out there in my opinion.

There is only one Equal-i-zer. All others are simply weight distributing hitches. That's a good one. So is Reese Strait Line and Blueox Swaypro.

Use one of the above such that the truck's anti-sway system never activates. The latter is for pucker moments.

Mile High wrote:
Ah I didn't realize the sway was built into the equalizer. I used to have a separate friction plate that installed between the hitch and trailer tongue in addition to the equalizer. Maybe those are old technology now.

Mile High... don't be confused between the brand named Equal-i-zer (a weight distribution unit with built in sway control) and a run of the mill weight distribution unit without built in sway control. Two different animals. The latter is typically used with a separate friction type sway control bar. This is NOT as effective as the units with built in sway control.

Many people call the weight distribution unit an equalizer unit. In a sense they do "equalize" the weight of the trailer tongue, but they are better described as "distributing" the tongue weight of the trailer to the truck's front wheels and the trailer's wheels, making the load on the truck's rear wheels less. Hence, they are normally called weight distribution units.

As for weight distribution unit that have sway control built in...there are many different brands...some much better than others. Some are friction based and others incorporate a mechanical design.

Hope this helps rather than confuse.

Ron

Ah I didn't realize the sway was built into the equalizer. I used to have a separate friction plate that installed between the hitch and trailer tongue in addition to the equalizer. Maybe those are old technology now.

Our weight distribution hitch has integrated sway control and I wouldn't tow without it although our truck is capable of doing so. Popular WD/SC hitches are Reese dual-cam and Equal-i-zer, Etrailer.com has a good selection along with pertinent info for towing TTs. Hope she has many great memories in her new TT.

Mile High wrote:
An equalizer is required I'm sure, but do you still use an anti-sway (friction plate) even if your truck has one built in that uses the brake?

Yes, you want one that keeps the sway from getting started and not just the trucks system that reacts to severe sway. FWIW, if the trucks system has to kick in it will bring the whole load to a stop.

An equalizer is required I'm sure, but do you still use an anti-sway (friction plate) even if your truck has one built in that uses the brake?

I have an F150 with an anti sway system and brake built in. I still use an equalizer set up and will continue to do so. I tow with confidence and have towed without having a built in brake and sway system. Until someone can show me that my current set up is over kill, I'll continue to use it. My safety and the safety of others on the road on my top priority. Good luck.