We upgraded from a 24 foot travel trailer to a 33 foot travel trailer this summer. We are towing with a Ford F150 with Eco Boost engine. The truck is rated to tow up to 9600 and our TT is 6500 so we are good on weight. We moved our weight distributing hitch from the 24' to the 33', it is just a basic hitch with chains to distribute weight and a swaybar controller on the right side. I am not a super experienced driver and so definitely take it easy, we started with a few short local trips this summer and the truck tows it easily but I find in windy weather or at highway speeds I feel more movement than I'm comfortable with. I am considering upgrading to an Equil-i-zer Hitch and wondering what experience everyone has and what types of sway control you are using. They are an expense and I want to make the right choice as there are several different types. This is the one that was recommended by a friend and what we are considering: Equil-i-zer Hitch @ Hitchsourcehttp://www.hitchsource.com/equalizer-hitch-and-shank-12000lbs-p-27361.html

I'll probably get ripped to shreds for saying this, but towing a 33 foot TT with an F150, no matter what kind of hitch you put on, you're always going to feel the wind resistance, especially when the wind blows strong from the side. And you'll probably always experience the in-out suction when the big rig semi-trucks pass you on the interstates.

A Reese Dual Cam has built in sway control and does very well for us. No in/out suction by passing trailer trucks.

DutchmenSport wrote:I'll probably get ripped to shreds for saying this, but towing a 33 foot TT with an F150, no matter what kind of hitch you put on, you're always going to feel the wind resistance, especially when the wind blows strong from the side. And you'll probably always experience the in-out suction when the big rig semi-trucks pass you on the interstates.Well I won't rip you to shreds that is for sure. :) This is what I am afraid of. But I will start with a much better hitch. My parents are RV-ers with a 34' class A and tow vehicle and my dad was a professional driver for years. Despite all the "experts" telling us that our truck can tow the weight with no worries he is concerned about the length and skeptical about towing with the F150. So you are in good company as far as I'm concerned. But this is the set up I have, so far I've not taken it more than an hour from home to Good Sam Samboree's and local campouts. However we are planning a trip from NY to SC in June. If I have to avoid interstates and take the scenic route I will but am hoping that with the better hitch and avoiding high speeds myself (I stick to 55-60 when towing on the interstate) I might be okay.

I went from a 26' TT to 33' sunset trail. TV is a 5.7 Tundra. With the 26' I just had a basic WD hitch with no sway control and it towed fine. When I got the new trailer I was nervous about the extra size and weight and went with the Reese DC. It handles great and seems better than the old trailer did. BTW not looking to start a DC vs Equil-i-zer debate. Both are great hitches with loyal fans. Just wanted to let the OP know that IMO he will be fine with a good hitch

Hondavalk wrote:I went from a 26' TT to 33' sunset trail. TV is a 5.7 Tundra. With the 26' I just had a basic WD hitch with no sway control and it towed fine. When I got the new trailer I was nervous about the extra size and weight and went with the Reese DC. It handles great and seems better than the old trailer did. BTW not looking to start a DC vs Equil-i-zer debate. Both are great hitches with loyal fans. Just wanted to let the OP know that IMO he will be fine with a good hitchThanks - we have looked at both hitches and were only leaning toward the Equil-i-zer because we have a friend who has one and they recommended it. I am looking for other experienced recommendations. Thanks for your input!

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mbutts
Explorer
Dec 31, 2013
I went from a 23' ultra lightweight (about 4,400 lbs. on the scale and 9+ feet tall) to a 29' trailer (7,300 on the scale and about 2+ feet taller). My regular weight dist hitch couldn't get it level. I purchased a ProPride 3P (similar concept to Hensley, but a few hundred less) hitch and couldn't be happier. Towing is a LOT less worrisome now.
newman_fulltime
Explorer II
Dec 31, 2013
I would invest in a stronger ply tire on the truck and try that.upgrade the shocks for more control then get a dif hitch
Dog_Folks
Explorer
Dec 31, 2013
If I did not have a hitch and had the money, I would definitely have a Hensley. They are uncontested, the best hitch on the market, but are not cheap.

I know some will disagree, but when hitches are mentioned, Hensley is always mentioned as the best.
TriciaR1970
Explorer
Dec 31, 2013
Dog Folks wrote:
If I did not have a hitch and had the money, I would definitely have a Hensley. They are uncontested, the best hitch on the market, but are not cheap.

I know some will disagree, but when hitches are mentioned, Hensley is always mentioned as the best.

Wow just watched the video and now I really want the Hensley Arrow but at $2500+ price point I may not be able to swing that. I love that the hitch stays intact and mounted to the trailer too so no super heavy pieces for me to lift and heft around. Will have to see if I can come up with the cash as it really does seem like a great system.
colliehauler
Explorer III
Dec 31, 2013
Dog Folks wrote:
A Reese Dual Cam has built in sway control and does very well for us. No in/out suction by passing trailer trucks.
This is what I have as well.
TriciaR1970
Explorer
Dec 31, 2013
newman fulltimer wrote:
I would invest in a stronger ply tire on the truck and try that.upgrade the shocks for more control then get a dif hitch

Truck had HD towing package standard from factory. Not sure how tires and shocks will prevent sway? Curious can you elaborate?
colliehauler
Explorer III
Dec 31, 2013
TriciaR1970 wrote:
newman fulltimer wrote:
I would invest in a stronger ply tire on the truck and try that.upgrade the shocks for more control then get a dif hitch

Truck had HD towing package standard from factory. Not sure how tires and shocks will prevent sway? Curious can you elaborate?
To light of tire the back of the truck will feel like driving on jello, sidewall flex.
newman_fulltime
Explorer II
Dec 31, 2013
If you have soft shocks the trailer will make the truck unstable a heavier duty shock will have better control.
Tires if they are a 6ply tire there is very little sidewall strenght so they will want to roll side to side and create sway.put on a Lt or a 10 ply you will have better control
TriciaR1970
Explorer
Dec 31, 2013
colliehauler wrote:
To light of tire the back of the truck will feel like driving on jello, sidewall flex.

Definitely don't have that issue.
TriciaR1970
Explorer
Dec 31, 2013
newman fulltimer wrote:
If you have soft shocks the trailer will make the truck unstable a heavier duty shock will have better control.
Tires if they are a 6ply tire there is very little sidewall strenght so they will want to roll side to side and create sway.put on a Lt or a 10 ply you will have better control

Thank you will check into tire ply and see what we have.

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