WDH Recommendations

I have the 21ss and went with the reese pro series 1000lb, seems to do the job just fine with this trailer. I've never had a hint of a problem with sway on this setup so I haven't installed the sway control yet, but its on my list of things to do. Cost about $250.

Thanks for the input on the Equal-i-zer hitch. They appear to be a popular item as I have seen them on other hitches. I was also looking at a Blue-Ox, but its a bit more cost. I will be using RVW or RV Direct to purchase the trailer....best deal out there.

Chuck_S wrote:
We use the 1000/10,000 pound Equalizer (brand) WDH with our Roo 23SS. Recommend it highly.

But the WDH is the least of your worries right now.

Your 10 year old 4Runner only has a maximum towing capacity of 5000 pounds and either of these trailers will easily exceed that weight especially considering the maximum towing capacity is computed with the truck empty (maybe a 150 pound driver). Every person, bag, dog, McDonalds french fry under the seat, etc. drops the capacity even lower. Plus the lil' crossover is getting older every year.

A safe towing "rule" even I can understand is the "1000 Pound Rule." Simply subtract 1000 pounds from your maximum towing capacity and don't let the trailer exceed that weight. In this case that's 4000 pounds. If you want to tow a Roo 23SS figure the other way and add 1000 to the trailer's 5979 gross vehicle weight rating and you'll find the rule specifies 7000 pounds of towing capacity is needed.

My Expedition is rated at 9000 pounds and I don't wish it was less.

-- Chuck

Chuck...You are referring to the V-6 trailer hitch maximum of 5,000lbs. I have the 4.7 liter V-8 and comes from the factory with a 7,000lb rated hitch. It says it in the manual and on the hitch, so I will be okay for the trailer weight.

i recommend the Equal-i-zer for its price, ease of install and simple design.
RVW has some of the best prices along with free shipping.

We use the 1000/10,000 pound Equalizer (brand) WDH with our Roo 23SS. Recommend it highly.

But the WDH is the least of your worries right now.

Your 10 year old 4Runner only has a maximum towing capacity of 5000 pounds and either of these trailers will easily exceed that weight especially considering the maximum towing capacity is computed with the truck empty (maybe a 150 pound driver). Every person, bag, dog, McDonalds french fry under the seat, etc. drops the capacity even lower. Plus the lil' crossover is getting older every year.

A safe towing "rule" even I can understand is the "1000 Pound Rule." Simply subtract 1000 pounds from your maximum towing capacity and don't let the trailer exceed that weight. In this case that's 4000 pounds. If you want to tow a Roo 23SS figure the other way and add 1000 to the trailer's 5979 gross vehicle weight rating and you'll find the rule specifies 7000 pounds of towing capacity is needed.

My Expedition is rated at 9000 pounds and I don't wish it was less.

-- Chuck

DW and I bought a new Hybrid back in May and decided to upgrade our WDH and decided to go the Equalizer. I have read several articles with very positive reviews and after going over 3,000 miles so far this year, I have been very impressed with the Equalizer and the sway control it has. I have found a WDH that I will have for a very long time. Is well worth a look at.
Good Luck.