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So...now that I've got an '11 Silverado 1500 with the 6.2/3.42 that's recently broken-in, my thoughts have turned to towing our horses to various places. I'm going to say right out that I'm new to the trailering game and don't have *any* experience here, so I'm asking for help. I've been researching this quite a bit and have learned that, since we're looking at pulling 6,100 to 6,300 pounds of horse, trailer, tack, hay, etc., Chevrolet recommends we look at weight distributing hitches (actually, they specify these hitches for anything over 5,000 pounds). There are a ton of manufacturers out there (Curt, Reese, Draw-Tite, Eaz Lift, etc.), and I can't seem to find any comparison or recommendation. So...do any of you have any opinions / experience that you'd be willing to share?

 

My first opinion (based on nothing other than reading what's on the internet) is that the Reese draw bar looks like a better machined part, but the entire Curt manufacturing story appears to be very impressive. One of the local places swears by the Eaz Lift, but I don't know whether this is based on an honest examination of specifications or a profit motive (they want about $500, while competing hitches on the 'net run about $250). Since my wife is going to be the primary hauler of horses, I'd like to make sure she's set up properly for maximum safety. BTW - all local horse trailer places say that they almost never sell sway control parts for pulling 2-horses. They all say that it isn't needed.

 

I did just buy a Curt D-3 2" Drop Ball Mount (7,500# trailer weight, 750# tongue weight) and a Curt A-5 Hitch Ball (2-5/16 ball, 7,500# capacity) and hitch pin from Amazon (about $25 for all) so that we can drive the 200 miles to go pick up our new (used) trailer. Since it's about 3,200 pounds empty, we're good for now. But that will change soon...

 

Anyways, thanks for any help you can share.

 

Marc

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I have the Eaz Lift setup and it does the Job well. Don't really need it but it came with the camper and offers a little more support. My own problem is the hitch that came with mine is all welded together not an adjustable mount like it comes with new. You sound like you have done your research which will help you out a ton. I would mainly search for any recalls for the named brands above and see if anything has been released but their are none to my knowledge. They all do what you need so it's up to you and your wallet :) Also I have a sway control for my camper but they tend to sway a lot more than a horse trailer.

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