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Re: E2 VS. Equilizer or Hensley
WNYBob wrote: Here are two other things to look at to minimize sway. 1. What tires do you have? P tires have soft side walls that encourage sway. 2. TT suspension wear will also allow sway. I replaced plastic bushings with bronze and wet bolts, also upgraded the equalizer with a DEXTER EZ-Flex. This reduced my sway! I have Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude HT tires. Not sure but don't think they are passenger rated but they are not LT either. I plan on wearing these out before I spend $1,000 on LT's. I will make sure to add air to the top of what they rate prior to towing.445Views0likes0CommentsRe: E2 VS. Equilizer or Hensley
Dick_B wrote: We have the Equal-i-zer and occasionally have sway but it is manageable. If you have the Hensley it is IMPOSSIBLE to have sway. What are you willing to settle for? How much is the current truck and TT worth. If it is at least $100K then $2500 is less than 3% if my math is correct. I'd search this Forum for Hensley and read all about it. Is hitching a problem? Hitching is not a problem nor is the sway but then I have yet to do the first long haul with the trailer. I get the fact that what I have invested is a lot but the other part of the answer I was hoping for was the long wheelbase I have and the amount of sway off the 2 point. I'm still learning about my truck as well and it supposably has a feature that helps in the sway. I would buy the Hensley but if the Equilizer is a close equivialnt then I would rather go that way. If the Hensley is an investment I get that too. Just weighing the options. I would take the plunge on the more expensive considering but if it overkill I would either stay where I'm at or at least go the Equilizer.446Views0likes0CommentsRe: Travel trailer security - keep it or stuff from being stolen
One would hope you are at a place where this is not a common occurrence or I would look harder for a better place. While it can't prevent break ins , locks on hitch, propane tanks and batteries makes them have to work for it. I use all the above so someone can't simply walk by and grab and go. Most people in parks would see if there is something weird (like someone taking items from a trailer) that looks out of place and report it. I would think seeing someone with bolt cutters would be a red flag. There are greasy people out in this world so we have to do what we can to at least prevent this and is why I went the extra to feel like I at least tried.372Views0likes0CommentsE2 VS. Equilizer or Hensley
I have an E2 hitch and have been looking to trade it in for the Equalizer. The Hensley which looks to be the best is VERY expensive. I know the old saying "you get what you pay for" but right now it is a bit out of my ballpark at $2,500. In speaking to a dealer, they say it has a lot to do with wheel base when it comes to sway. The longer the wheelbase the less you will notice this. With my E2 and truck combination he said it would work great. The better hitches are designed for short wheelbase and SUV or long trailer combos. Being mine at a 24' foot trailer and the Silverado I wanted an opinion from all you veterans on this topic. I have also seen the E2 and the Equalizer and forgive my noobness but they both look like they have 4 points of contact. Planning a trip soon and darn excited to get out there. Thanks in advance and Happy RVing2.7KViews0likes10CommentsRe: Truck and Trailer Towing Weight Question
Wow what a great amount of info here. I love this forum. Thanks to everyone posting as you have made it easier to understand things so much clearer. That being said the 7,800 is loaded with cargo, water, the whole 9 yards. I never plan on traveling with full water and since there are so many gas stations I will keep 1/2 tank when going over passes. I will make sure to keep it under 7k. Total capacity for my truck and trailer with all the goodies can't exceed 15k pounds. I will weigh prior to first trip so I know what I need then get the 4 point sway as that seems like a really great idea. Can't really turn back now so with new tires and the sway bar I feel more confident. Thanks again. I read all of these more than once so it sinks in :)804Views0likes0CommentsTruck and Trailer Towing Weight Question
Hello folks, We were at an RV show and bought a travel trailer. After working with the rep we decided on the model listed below to haul with our truck. My question is: With the specs listed below do you feel we are good with our choice? I just want to make sure the load is not too much for the truck. Here we go: 2017 Silverado 1500,Z71 LTZ 5.3 Liter V8, 8 speed trans., 3.42 gear ratio with towing package (not max towing package) The specs say it can haul up to 9,300 LBS. We have heard not to be past 60% of the total the truck can haul. We are at 65%. We do not plan on hauling any cargo above 1,000 LBS and carry many items in the bed of the truck. Max payload 1,710 LBS. GVWR 7,200 LBS. Trailer info: 2018 Keystone Cougar 24SABWE Dry weight is 5,910 LBS, Loaded GVWR 7,800 LBS. tongue weight is 650 LBS. They say this is designed for 1;/2 ton trucks like mine (so the rep says) I just want to be sure when we are traveling up inclines and down we would be fine. I figured this to be the best place since there is a lot of experienced travelers here that could probably help. Thanks so much in advance!4.5KViews0likes22Comments
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