Let's talk weight distribution hitches

[Brandon32689]

I want some input from people that have tried different ones. I just bought a 8.5x20 enclosed trailer to pull my toys to the dunes.

 

 

One main thing I'm needing is it to fit on the trailer since mines a v nose this measurement is from center of ball.

 

The two I'm looking at are the eaz lift one it has tons of good reviews and made in USA.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005SB6S3Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1407638728&sr=8-1π=SX200_QL40

 

Also looking at the equal-I-zer setup as we'll. I hear good things about it. Not as many reviews online but that's maybe because it's double the price almost

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004TR8F5C/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1407638818&sr=8-1π=SY200_QL40

 

 

Does anyone use these 2?

[sugarjohnson]

I use the equalizer for my last 2 30 foot TT. It works very well with no issues and virtually no trailer sway. I will say they are expensive but once you see the gauge of the hitch and bars they are substantial and well built. One word of caution is they are a little noisy when pulling at low speeds 10mph or less. Sounds clunky and likes to moan....

Also based on your measurements I believe the minium for the tongue brackets from the ball is 20 inches on the equalizer.

[Silveradooh9]

^ good to know, I'm in the market for one as well.

[Brandon32689]

^ good to know, I'm in the market for one as well.

Which one are you thinking.

[Daniel T]

Been using the same Equal-I-Zer hitch for 14 years! Well made and does the job as intended. Tow a 7000# TT and also enclosed as well as open RaceCar trailers...

Good quality.

[Brandon32689]

Been using the same Equal-I-Zer hitch for 14 years! Well made and does the job as intended. Tow a 7000# TT and also enclosed as well as open RaceCar trailers...

Good quality.

Is it noisy like they say

[Daniel T]

Not if you know how and where to lubricate....use pads where the bars rest on the "L" brackets

[Brandon32689]

Not if you know how and where to lubricate....use pads where the bars rest on the "L" brackets

Can you back up and all fine with the hitch installed

[Daniel T]

Yes

[sugarjohnson]

Not if you know how and where to lubricate....use pads where the bars rest on the "L" brackets

 

I agree and also lubricate before every trip but despite lubrication it still makes some noise eventually. I also used the pads but don't like them. You loose some of the sway control although not enough to worry about. My biggest dislike on the pads is it raises the bar height and you can't use the quick connect retainer pins.

[calgator73]

I use the equalizer 1400 for a 10k tt. Works amazing.

[Daniel T]

I use custom cut brake pads instead of the factory nylon pads....don't have to lubricate and they don't sqeak...

The brake material gives you all the friction without the sqeal...

I also modified my L pins to work with the increased thickness from the brake pads...used this setup for well over 10 years no with no issues, other than replacing the pads occasionally ( every 5 years or so depending on towing mileage)

[calgator73]

I use custom cut brake pads instead of the factory nylon pads....don't have to lubricate and they don't sqeak...

The brake material gives you all the friction without the sqeal...

I also modified my L pins to work with the increased thickness from the brake pads...used this setup for well over 10 years no with no issues, other than replacing the pads occasionally ( every 5 years or so depending on towing mileage)

Pics?

[Daniel T]

I will try to remember to post some pics later today....

[calgator73]

Thx