Anti sway or Equalizer hitch ??

Originally posted by this_is_nascar Originally posted by Seanl Originally posted by burge16 My whole setup came from the dealer, so everything was set up for me by them. The adjustment I made only related to how tight I had the chains, I had them much too loose. So it was essentially like not having anything until I tightened them up. Scarey lesson to learn, now I know. Okay you have a chain type of Weight Distribution Hitch. Most of them don't have built in sway control. Equalizer is a brand name that does not use chains and has built it sway control.  The picture below is of an E2 Hitch which has solid brackets on the frame of the trailer for the spring bars of the Weight Distribution hitch to sit on. (This is the same on the Equalizer) This provides 2 points of friction for sway control. The Equalizer has another two points of friction at the hitch head which dampens side to side motion.  Some chain type WDHs have a cam system for sway control that you can add. You can also add a sway bar. The down side to sway bars is they have to be removed when you are backing up the trailer. I hope that helps a little is explaining the different types of hitches.  This is a Reese Cam active Sway control system.      I can't tell from the pic, but is that the Trunnion style or Round Bar style E2?  Why did you choose the one you did, considering there's a $100 difference between styles?  I want to get an E2, but not sure which style to get.

Thanks Sean.  I do remember someone saying that, but wasn't sure who.  I hadn't realized the was a $100 difference between the two for the same weight class.  Maybe I should call those folks who make it and ask.

Originally posted by techntrek Footslogger, probably not necessary but if it will push your rig into a steep angle it might not be a bad idea.  I've never worried about it and haven't had a problem.

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When we departed/returned from our trip this weekend I left the stabilizer bars in place and went slowly. No problem. Guess it looked worse than it actually was. I should also say that I moved the L brackets down one slot, which took a little tension off of them/trailer frame.

'Slogger

Cross winds are what convinced me to get a WDH.  Most of the time I was fine, but one bad day wasn't fun.  Even now that I've moved to my Suburban I will use my WDH - the ride quality is better.

I really can't say a whole lot more about this whole topic without starting to repeat myself     ...but here's my final thought on the subject (and this is coming from someone who pulled a 177 with and without one). If your tow vehicle is a little light in arse end and you are not certain of how well balanced your load is inside the Pod, then if it were me     ...I'd get one.

Are they cheap ?    ...NO. Ours (through e-Trailer.com) was just under $600 installed. Was it worth it ?    ...in my humble opinion - - YES !

'Slogger