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Equilizer hitches - fairwayphilly - 08-15-2008
I just bought a new camper and it was very apparent after the first outing that I need to get an equilizer hitch for controling the sway. I've found the Reece style hitches with the chains and arms for around $200 on the internet, but I've herd the Equiliz - R brand is better, but they are around $500 and up. My question is are the chain style good enough to get me by for say 10 outing a year or are they a complete waste of money. I don't mind paying for quality, I just want to be sure the extra $300 is money well spent.
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Re: [fairwayphilly] Equilizer hitches - Wyobraz - 08-15-2008
If you have a sway problem the Reese Chain Style hitches will not solve much of the problem. I bought a new 26' trailer a few years ago and the dealership threw in the Reese Chain style hitch. I thought I got a good deal until a hit the highway. My trailer swayed so much the trip from the dealer was the only trip my trailer made with the Reese hitch.
Before my next trip I bought the Equal-i-zer hitch that is made for weight distribution and anti sway. I love it and reccommend you spend the extra cash, you won't be disapointed.
[url "http://www.hitchsource.com/equalizer-hitch-1000lbs-p-27360.html"]http://www.hitchsource.com/equalizer-hitch-1000lbs-p-27360.html[/url]
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Re: [fairwayphilly] Equilizer hitches - ONEMORE - 08-15-2008
I have the chain style hitch it has a antisway brace on it. it came with the 24' travel trailer we bought I have towed our trailer to albuequrque and back and camping at the gorge several times and never had a problem with it.
If I had to buy one it would be tne equilizer brand
see if you can find a used one for half the price on ksl
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Re: [ONEMORE] Equilizer hitches - fairwayphilly - 08-15-2008
been checking KSL regularly, but everyone has straight shank hitches. I've got to have at least a 6" drop.
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Re: [fairwayphilly] Equilizer hitches - SportfishinSteve - 08-15-2008
[cool][#002850] You definitley want the adjustable Equalizer.[/#002850]
[#002850]You might call Doug at Redwood Camper in Salt Lake. He told me once hat he has used ones for sale....[shocked][/#002850]
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Re: [fairwayphilly] Equilizer hitches - SportfishinSteve - 08-15-2008
[blush]One just showed up on KSL under Trailers, ATV, Boat and Snomobile. 10,000 lb equalizer for $300.00
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Re: [fairwayphilly] Equilizer hitches - garbageman - 08-24-2008
I have the chain style on my 30' trailer. i have found that if i put too much tension on them, my trailer sways worse. 2 links out of the chain and it pulls like a dream.
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