Equalizer vs Dual Cam

MarkyVasquez wrote:
I use the Camco Elite Weight Distributing Hitch with the friction control. Cam and friction controls both have their pros and cons. I've had both and like the friction better. The problem with the cam and spring type of sway control is that at the center point they have the least amount of push or resistance. When the trailer starts to move away from the center the cam lobes increas their resistance. The more the trailer moves from the center the greater the resistance created by the cam. The resistance is pushing the trailer to the center but as it starts to get to the center the resistance is less. The max resistance is when the trailer is almost jackknifed. The max resistance has to be kept within reason or the trailer won't be able to turn. On the other hand with the friction control method the friction can be dialed up to the max all the time (within reason so you can turn). It doesn't start at low resistance then goes higher as the trailer moves from the center. If the trailer starts to sway it first has to overcome the locking action the friction control creates when its not moving then the friction that has been set to the max as the friction control slides. So I guess you could say it almost locks the trailer behind the tow vehicle. The only thing is the friction doesn't push the trailer to the center. Both systems are good. Most of the problems with friction controllers is shoddy construction. I like the price on the Camco on Amazon and it's built like a brick outhouse. I'm RVing on a teachers salary guys. Camco has a nice article on their website on how a black smith invented their eazLift weight distribution hitch in the 1950s. Happy RVing!