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08-07-2017, 01:20 PM
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Rivet Polisher
1973 31' Sovereign
Mt Pleasant
, North Carolina
Join Date: Oct 2013
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Do you think I'll need an equalizer hitch?
I was headed over to one of my rental properties today to mow the lawn and with all of the folks saying that you always need an equalizer hitch I wondered if I should add one to my setup?
What do you think?
PS. I have towed various trailers for years but never used an equalizer hitch, do you think they are worth the extra $$$?
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-Jim Pantas
1973 31 ft Sovereign
2009 Chevy Express 3500
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08-07-2017, 01:23 PM
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Reads a lot
2017 30' Classic
Titusville
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Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 1,209
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I think you're good there buddy. LoL.
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Lauri
She Believed She Could so She Did.
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08-07-2017, 01:32 PM
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Rivet Master 
1983 34' Excella
1967 24' Tradewind
Little Rock
, Arkansas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,825
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Absolutely. You might get away without one if your tractor had 10 wheels. 
Seriously, though, an equalizer hitch will help hold a lightly loaded trailer down and keep it from bouncing around.
Such as an empty car trailer.
I wouldn't buy one just for that, but if you already have one...it is useful.
Love the rig, by the way.
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Vaughan
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08-07-2017, 01:38 PM
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Rivet Master
1973 Argosy 24
hartselle
, Alabama
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 582
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I towed for years without weight distribution, after towing with an equalizer hitch for the first time I was sold. I'll blow lots of minds here, but towed my Argosy around 10000 miles behind a 1992 Ford Bronco on just the ball. With the very short wheelbase I had many white knuckle moments but never felt the set up was unsafe. A friend convinced me to try out a equalizer hitch and I couldn't believe the difference. I now tow with a Ford expedition and weight distribution and sway control are always on when pulling the Argosy. If my father wants to go camping we use his truck, a f350 diesel dually, and use only the ball.
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08-07-2017, 01:40 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1972 25' Tradewind
Calgary
, Alberta
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 297
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You'll need a Pro Pride for that 100%.
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08-08-2017, 12:17 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Holly Springs
, Mississippi
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 426
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Monza
You'll need a Pro Pride for that 100%.
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Two would be even better...
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Bob
2016 FC 25' FB twin
2013 F-150 Lariat CrewCab 3.5 EB 4X4 3.55 axle
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08-08-2017, 12:49 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 27' International
2014 25' International
2006 23' Safari SE
Boulder City
, Nevada
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 5,703
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I want a copy of 'The Backing up Video'.
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Human Bean
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08-08-2017, 12:52 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 28' International CCD
Springfield
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,423
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wildhorses
I was headed over to one of my rental properties today to mow the lawn and with all of the folks saying that you always need an equalizer hitch I wondered if I should add one to my setup?
What do you think?
PS. I have towed various trailers for years but never used an equalizer hitch, do you think they are worth the extra $$$?
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You have the tow vehicles reversed.That mower will do a much better job due to its weight and its unmatched maneuverability not to mention that light weight front engine! Braking distance is also shorter than that big HD truck!
Just add a Propride Hitch to it and your good to go!
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08-08-2017, 01:14 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2000 30' Excella
2014 30' Classic
Princeton
, Iowa
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 302
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You some it up well. I pull a FC 26 U on the ball and love it.
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08-08-2017, 07:58 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' Flying Cloud
2016 30' Flying Cloud
Blenheim Ontario
, Ontario
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 1,263
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wildhorses
I was headed over to one of my rental properties today to mow the lawn and with all of the folks saying that you always need an equalizer hitch I wondered if I should add one to my setup?
What do you think?
PS. I have towed various trailers for years but never used an equalizer hitch, do you think they are worth the extra $$$?
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NOPE!
I TOWED THAT SAME RIG FOR YEARS USING A 4-RUNNER, AND NO PROBLEMS.
BUT IF IT MAKES YOU FEEL BETTER, GO TO YOUR TRAILER DEALER, AND PURCHASE A GOOD 'EQUALIZER' WEIGHT DIST. HITCH.
THEY WILL LOVE YOU FOR IT. (IF THEY CAN KEEP A STRAIGHT FACE.) 
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08-08-2017, 11:02 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2017 22' Sport
2018 26' Flying Cloud
Brighton
, Michigan
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 76
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wildhorses
I was headed over to one of my rental properties today to mow the lawn and with all of the folks saying that you always need an equalizer hitch I wondered if I should add one to my setup?
What do you think?
PS. I have towed various trailers for years but never used an equalizer hitch, do you think they are worth the extra $$$?
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Nose looks high on the mower, better get W/D and sway control right away.
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08-09-2017, 01:00 PM
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Rivet Master 
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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Go with a full Hensley design setup. Can't afford any sway with this rig....
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Rich, KE4GNK/AE, Overkill Engineering Dept.
'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it. 
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08-10-2017, 06:13 AM
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Rivet Polisher
1973 31' Sovereign
Mt Pleasant
, North Carolina
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 169
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I am afraid that the WD hitch might bend the tongue of the trailer, should I get the tongue of the trailer upgraded to handle the hitch? 
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-Jim Pantas
1973 31 ft Sovereign
2009 Chevy Express 3500
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08-10-2017, 06:22 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 7,656
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You can't be too careful, so I think you need the most expensive hitch possible.
Why just the other day I saw an overturned trailer on the highway.
...and what kind of tires are on that trailer?
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08-10-2017, 11:30 AM
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Rivet Master
2020 28' Flying Cloud
2017 23' Flying Cloud
Hiawassee
, Georgia
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 1,416
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1973Argosy
I towed for years without weight distribution, after towing with an equalizer hitch for the first time I was sold. I'll blow lots of minds here, but towed my Argosy around 10000 miles behind a 1992 Ford Bronco on just the ball. With the very short wheelbase I had many white knuckle moments but never felt the set up was unsafe. A friend convinced me to try out a equalizer hitch and I couldn't believe the difference. I now tow with a Ford expedition and weight distribution and sway control are always on when pulling the Argosy. If my father wants to go camping we use his truck, a f350 diesel dually, and use only the ball.
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Wow. Was that the small Bronco or the larger truck based bronco? Either way I cannot imagine the pucker factor you probably experienced.
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08-10-2017, 11:32 AM
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Rivet Master
2020 28' Flying Cloud
2017 23' Flying Cloud
Hiawassee
, Georgia
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 1,416
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ray Eklund
I want a copy of 'The Backing up Video'.
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[emoji3] that video is titled Jacknife Central
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08-10-2017, 02:42 PM
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Rivet Master
1973 Argosy 24
hartselle
, Alabama
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 582
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KK4YZ
Wow. Was that the small Bronco or the larger truck based bronco? Either way I cannot imagine the pucker factor you probably experienced.
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It's a fullsize. Sway was never an issue with it, hard braking on the other hand could get interesting.
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