Bars or chains

[Flan]

I’m looking for a WD/sway control hitch what’s better, one with bars or chains?

[VolFan9183]

Another vote for the Trekker by Eaz-Lift...I really like mine. Same basic design as The Equalizer, but has pads on the trailer brackets that greatly reduce the noise. The trailer brackets also have built-in hinges with 'fingers' on them that help grab and lift the WD bars into place, making bar placement very easy. I had the chain type and moved to the Trekker, and have been extremely pleased.

[campigloo]

Also a look at Trekker might be worthwhile. One thing I like about mine is the sway control can be easily disengaged. May be the same with the others but I don’t know.

[73guna]

I have a Blue ox (chains).

Id suggest getting an Equalizer (bars) and not look back.

[LVJJJ]

Equal-I-zer Bars

[Flan]

Thank you for the responses so far! My trailer is 27’ and gross weight about 7500 lbs. I tow it with a 96 dodge 2500. If there is a hitch with sway and wd built into one (bars seem easy to me) that’s what I would like. I will look at the previously mentioned brands.

[campigloo]

Bars if you prefer blondes.
Chains if you prefer red heads.

[APT]

I would not focus on bars vs. chains. The Equalizer 4-pt and Reese Strait Line are similarly effective and use opposing designs. Get a WDH with integrated sway control. Either of the two I listed above are good. So is the Blue Ox Swaypro and Anderson.

[Fordlover]

I didn't like the chains. Equal-i-zer here, and I love it. Was noisy the first two years or so, then became completely quiet.

[coachjeff]

I had used the chain type with sway bar up until 2 weeks ago and bought a Husky center-line, best purchase ever! no sway at all.

[samsontdog]

I used the chain type for over 40 years which worked well but the 4 point Equalizer-er works much better. It is the best hitch that I have used EVER.
Been using the bar type for the last 10 uears

[owenssailor]

I have had both types. I find the Equal-i-zer branded hitch much better. I also found if the bars are square to the L brackets the noise is greatly reduced. Also - you don't have to take the sway bar addon off when backing up. Much better.

[DutchmenSport]

Had both types. Both worked great. I feel bars are easier and faster to hitch up. My opinion only.

[downtheroad]

Had both....both worked well. The key is getting either set up and dialed in correctly.
I prefer chains...they are quieter. The Equal-i-zer we had on a previous trailer scared my wife - it squealed and screamed on tight turns and backing up.

[Campteacher]

You'll get all kinds of responses to that question, as members here have many different types and brands. What size of trailer do you have?

Equalizer is a common one, they have bars. You'll also see Blue Ox, which has chains. Both have built-in sway control. On the other hand, my trailer, which is being traded, had the basic L-shaped bars that connect to the frame with chains, and an anti-sway bar. It served me well for six years.

My new trailer (8250 GVWR) will come with a Husky Center-Line, which uses bars.

I look forward to seeing what others say.

thanks!

Kevin