Weight Distributing Hitches

I have a similar set up: 2013 F150, Ecoboost, HD, Max tow package towing a 35' Cougar HC321RES. It's equipped with the Reese Duel Cam with 1400# bars and tows like a dream with very little sway. I've towed it over 12,000 miles through just about every condition imaginable, 10" of snow, an ice storm, tornado storm, cross winds at 30+ MPH and torrential downpours.

As much as I'd like to go for the Hensly Arrow, I can't justify leaving the Reese straight line Duel Cam that does a great job.

downtheroad wrote:

To the original poster. (I'll probable get ripped to shreds for theis but) I'm not a fan of a single friction bar sway control for a trailer that long (33 feet). My choice would be a Reece Dual Cam HP / Strait-Line.

I just joined these forums but have been a Good Sam member for 3 years now. Just curious is there a lot of mean people in here who can't agree without ripping each other to shreds? :-) I have always found RV people to be some of the best people and find that hard to believe that there is a lot of shredding.

Anyway I would agree that single friction bar sway control is NOT enough for this trailer. Which is why I'm here asking about which one to invest my money in. Looking at spending anywhere from $600-1000 so just researching which one may work best.

Anyone have any opinions on speed of hitching up with one versus the other? My husband is a disabled veteran with multiple sclerosis and is not really able to help much so I am doing the hitching 100% on my own (off topic but back-up camera in tailgate is best invention ever for getting under the ball on the first try everytime) and so ease of hitching up is also a concern for me and weight of the unit to pick up and put into the hitch receiver.

Thanks for all the helpful comments so far and keep them coming (and let's skip the shredding).

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.

You won't get "ripped" by me....because what you say is completely factual.

To the original poster. (I'll probable get ripped to shreds for theis but) I'm not a fan of a single friction bar sway control for a trailer that long (33 feet). My choice would be a Reece Dual Cam HP / Strait-Line.

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 hitch

Thanks - 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!

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

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.

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

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.