I have a half ton truck and 28 foot trailer. I use an equal-I-zer hitch and am very satisfied. I am thinking of buying a larger truck. If I buy a truck that does not squat down when I hook up the trailer, I won't need tension to level everything out. Without tension on the spring bars I loose sway control. Anybody have experience with this?
Your assertion is absolutely correct. BTDT. Without weight on the spring bars this hitch does not provide sway mitigation. It is a serious shortcoming of this hitch for those that tow with stout tow vehicles. The Hensley and ProPride do not need any weight on the spring bars to provide full sway control, a major benefit of premium hitches.