Looking to upgrade weight distribution/anti sway

jerem0621 wrote:
As to longevity...there are 30 year old Dual Cam sway controls out there still doing their thing. The Reese trunnion system is very good and serviceable. Not sure If you have trunnion or round bar though. For the Reese hitches I really prefer the Trunnion style for DC.

You can replace the trunnion ends on the bars if they wear out and a new hitch head is about $140 ish on Etrailer if the hitch head fails.

The only other WD hitch that would meet your specs is the BlueOx Sway Pro...the Hensleys (Arrow, and ProPride) are not what I would consider super easy to hook up but they are not super hard either. I

Once the Reese Dual Cam is set up correctly its one of easiest hitches to hook up. IMHO...if it's working for you then run it.

Thanks!

Jeremiah

Have you hooked up to the ProPride? I've used both a standard WD hitch where I had to hook-up and un-hook to the ball the standard way and the ProPride---the ProPride is much easier. I've never used a Hensley but my understanding is the design is a bit tougher due to the less forgiving hitch bar opening.

The installation is definitely tougher. I am not super handy but I did it myself over a five hour period. Hook-up is very easy once you get it down.

As to longevity...there are 30 year old Dual Cam sway controls out there still doing their thing. The Reese trunnion system is very good and serviceable. Not sure If you have trunnion or round bar though. For the Reese hitches I really prefer the Trunnion style for DC.

You can replace the trunnion ends on the bars if they wear out and a new hitch head is about $140 ish on Etrailer if the hitch head fails.

The only other WD hitch that would meet your specs is the BlueOx Sway Pro...the Hensleys (Arrow, and ProPride) are not what I would consider super easy to hook up but they are not super hard either. I

Once the Reese Dual Cam is set up correctly its one of easiest hitches to hook up. IMHO...if it's working for you then run it.

Thanks!

Jeremiah

We were very pleased with the Equalizer. Used it both with a SUV/22 ft trailer combo, and a 1/2 ton 24 ft. combo. Tows like a dream.

I have to agree with Andy F. When I upgraded to a ProPride hitch I couldn't believe it. It was like Night and Day. There's nothing like going down the highway and not worrying about sway.

I switched to the Blue Ox Sway Pro. I have been using it now for 3 seasons and have been very satisfied. I had one small issue with the powder coating on the bars (cosmetic) and Blue Ox replaced them with no issues. Good luck with your search.

elsique wrote:
We currently have a Reese Dual Cam weight distribution and anti sway set up. Our tow bars are about 10 years old now, we feel its time to upgrade (not sure of life expectancy). Like most everyone, we would like something that eliminates trailer sway and is relatively easy to hitch up. We don't want to spend a fortune but we want to buy something of quality that is safe and works well.
For those who have purchased new weight distribution/anti sway equipment over the last few years, what did you buy and would you recommend it? Thanks for any feedback as we research our options before we buy.

If you really want to eliminate sway you have to go with a ProPride or a Hensley. The other less expensive options only control the sway or try to. And for ease of hook-up I have to also recommend the ProPride--very simple to hook-up and un-hook. And the increased turning ability in tight spots is a bonus. Great hitch and its worth every penny. You might get a deal ordering right now at the end of the year. Sean, the ProPride owner, is known to offer specials at slow times of the year. He's great to deal with.

We used to have chain-link WD bars and dual sway bars. You really won't believe the difference regardless of what you've used previously.

Hitch head bent on my 10 plus year Reese. Got an Equalizer hitch system. It has taken a little getting use to but find it now no more difficult than my old Reese. Works good for us with truck trailer combo in my signature below. And did not cost near the price of a Hensley.

My Reese DC system is 10 years old. We transferred it from the old HTT to the new TT and used the same bars since the weights were similar.
It wasn't broke so I saw no need to fix it.