weight distributon/sway hitch?

lanerd wrote:

Posted By: lanerd on 09/17/15 01:02pm

Just bite the bullet and get the best.

Ron

Posted By: JD and Beastlet on 09/18/15 07:03am

We've been towing with the ProPride 3p since 2009. I wouldn't trade it for anything.

Now, that's what I'm talking about.

Ron

Amen! (or the Hensley - they sell reconditioned hitches w/ full warranty)

As mentioned, Reese DC, Reese SC (very similar to the Equal-I-Zer 4way), or the Equal-I-Zer 4 way system. Very good systems for the money.

Blue Ox as mentioned, seems to have a growing folling. Just not sure how it actually controls sway with the design. Anderson may not be to transfer enough weight back to the front axle. Husky Centerline top model, I have read some very good things about it- one downside (to some!) was the need to be in almost a straight line to hook up or unhook, and it was heavy(???) Lol.

Depends to a point on where you plan to go,speed and driving style. If a lot of towing on hilly roads with many twists and turns and at the upper speed "limit" of ST tires, you want a good WDH setup.

I just towed our TT on a stretch of road (hwy 299 in Ca for those that know it) that has LOTS of twists and turns, bumpy sections, frequent speed changes, and a few tight hairpin turns thrown in too. Our Reese DC WDH was totally awesome. I've fiddled with it all season and finally have it working really well. I am not affected by passing trucks on a freeway and can drive with one hand on the wheel if I wanted to (I don't at speed) it's that stable.

One good feature of it, and it's the only WDH I know of like it, is that it has a self-centering action because of the cams and that's why I chose it. It wants to keep the TV and TT in a straight line. I have driven a friends truck with a similar sized TT but the have a standard WDH with a friction type sway bar. I found the Reese DC to be much better at controlling sway.

If you have additional discretionary funds to play with, I would go with one of the high-end setups.

DavidP wrote:

RavensFan24 wrote:
I currently have an 8 year old Reese 1000lb Round Bar WDH with Separate Sway Control. I've been looking to upgrade and can't decide between the BlueOx and the Equalizer. Both have good and bad stories, like every product. I've been trying to find a used Hensley Arrow, but no such luck yet. I can't bring myself to spend $2500 on a new one when what I have is "ok" and I think one of the other $500-$600 options of BlueOx and Equalizer should serve me well. Just wish I could easily test both out and see which I like better.

Not to steal the OP's thread.

Why not just add the Reese DC (Dual Cam) making your round bar set up integrated sway control? You would only need to purchase the Cams. Your bars should already have the indents for the saddles.

I didn't know that was an option. I'll have to look into that. Thanks!

Posted By: lanerd on 09/17/15 01:02pm

Just bite the bullet and get the best.

Ron

Posted By: JD and Beastlet on 09/18/15 07:03am

We've been towing with the ProPride 3p since 2009. I wouldn't trade it for anything.

Now, that's what I'm talking about.

Ron

We've been towing with the ProPride 3p since 2009. I wouldn't trade it for anything.

Very happy with Equal-i-zer

Happy Dual Cam user here.

Comings Special?

Just bite the bullet and get the best.

Ron

RavensFan24 wrote:
I currently have an 8 year old Reese 1000lb Round Bar WDH with Separate Sway Control. I've been looking to upgrade and can't decide between the BlueOx and the Equalizer. Both have good and bad stories, like every product. I've been trying to find a used Hensley Arrow, but no such luck yet. I can't bring myself to spend $2500 on a new one when what I have is "ok" and I think one of the other $500-$600 options of BlueOx and Equalizer should serve me well. Just wish I could easily test both out and see which I like better.

Not to steal the OP's thread.

Why not just add the Reese DC (Dual Cam) making your round bar set up integrated sway control? You would only need to purchase the Cams. Your bars should already have the indents for the saddles.