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Explorer

Jun 30, 2015

Weight Distribution with Sway Control Suggestions

I am new to the RV world as an owner. I grew up adventuring with my parents in a Motorhome, but now it's time for me to get my foot in the door with a Travel Trailer and create memories with my kids.

I just picked up a 2002 Keystone Sprinter (299RLS) on an impossible to pass deal from a family member. Now that I have the trailer, I need to get my vehicle set up properly. Where I'm stuck is the weight distribution hitch with sway control. I've read reviews from the $350 to $700 ones. I am not as concerned about money as I am safety, so hopefully some RV Veterans can help me out here that have experience with bumper pull trailers. I think I have it narrowed to the Equal-I-Zer and the Reese Dual Cam, but I am open to any suggestions.

24 Replies

Tvov
Explorer II
Jun 30, 2015
What vehicle are you towing with?
SoundGuy
Explorer
Jun 30, 2015
As one who used an Equal-i-zer for 6 yrs I too would suggest you take a good look at the Blue Ox Sway Pro for the many advantages it offers over the Equal-i-zer, which though well regarded by the towing community is also a much older design that suffers quite a few drawbacks, most of which have been addressed with the much more recent Sway Pro design.
Dutchie1979
Explorer
Jun 30, 2015
Blue Ox sway pro, great hitch, easy setup. I love mine.
ChooChooMan74
Explorer
Jun 30, 2015
You can't go wrong with either,in my opinion. Those are the 2 best before you hit the Hensley and Propride. The DC is a bit more finicky and you may need to adjust the cams when you make changes, but you can change out the bars to heavier/lighter if you change trailers.