Equal-i-zer or Andersen?

[dee74]

Before you think this is another which one is better survey let me share my experience. I bought a lightweight, 25 foot,3500 pound(empty) tt last year and the dealer installed an Equal-i-zer 12k hitch. I did not know anything about WDH so I assumed this was the one I needed. I later found out that too much hitch can create its own problems and loose some of its effectiveness at distributing weight (according to three dealers and some internet research) I am purchasing a new 34 foot, 6500 pound (empty) tt this week. I plan to use the 12k Equal-i-zer hitch that I have and just move it to the new tt. The dealer is fine with moving and setting up the hitch but thinks I may be happier with the Andersen hitch. Of course he sells that hitch but he also sells the Equal-i-zer hitch. I am weighing the options of both hitches and I am fine with keeping the Equal-i-zer but does anyone have any experience with the Andersen hitch and a tt that is similar in size to my new tt that they can share?

[dee74]

jmtandem wrote:

but (the dealer) thinks I may be happier with the Andersen hitch.

First I would ask why? Then I would go with the Anderson if the dealer makes sense.

I did ask why. The advantages that he listed were the unique design,how the hitch works (which after some research I understand a little better) the ease of use, and the lightweight (which spoke to me because my back is not as strong as it used to be). He also said that this hitch is extremely quiet compared to the Equal-i-zer, and my wife gets nervous every time that hitch pops and cracks even though I explain that is normal for metal on metal contact.

[handye9]

Check the rating on the bars for your 12K Equalizer. They should be 1200 lb bars. Your new trailer, when loaded for camping, could be close to 1000 lbs on tongue weight. Your 12K Equalizer was overkill on the last trailer, but, should be just fine on the new one.

I have an Andersen hitch, and I like it, but, if I was in your situation, I'd have a hard time justifying the additional cost.

Sounds like you would be fixing something that isn't broke.

[jmtandem]

but (the dealer) thinks I may be happier with the Andersen hitch.

First I would ask why? Then I would go with the Anderson if the dealer makes sense.

[rbtglove]

I think you will be fine with your current hitch but why not talk to the Equal-i-Zer people and get their opinion. They have been very helpful for me.