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Old 04-07-2019, 05:11 PM   #1
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Simple hitch with seat control options?

I am towing a ‘52 Cruisette that weighs less than 2000 fully loaded. Currently I just have a Curt drop shank with 2” ball but would like some sway control as the trailer is so light and I worry about sway from trucks that are passing. For my other AS’s I have Eaz-Lift hitches with sway control and WD but those seem like overkill for this tiny trailer. What would you use if it were you?
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I would use the Eaz-Lift with Sway Control struts. Pat
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Old 04-07-2019, 05:44 PM   #3
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Yeah, I know. But I would have to have a third setup because ai alteady habe two with different ball heights and this Cruisette is even lower. I was hoping for something a little less heavy or big, I don’t know. Just a little less everything. Lol I have too many trailers...
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Old 04-07-2019, 05:45 PM   #4
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Old 04-07-2019, 06:23 PM   #5
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Yeah, I wondered about that "seat control" . . . what?

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Old 04-07-2019, 06:28 PM   #6
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-- snip -- I would have to have a third setup -- snip -- different ball heights and this Cruisette is even lower. -- snip--
Ball height is two bolts. Maybe a different shank. Not a big deal to swap once you have it figured out. Not heavy really. Pat
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I've ordered an Eaz-lift 800# with sway controller. From what I see I think I need to order a shank as well. I have a 2017 Touareg and a 2018 AS Sport 22FB (4500#GW and 422#HW). Where do I find a short shank to order? I don't have tools to drill a hole in a long shank. The receiver I have is stock, with a 8" from the rear of the receiver foward though the receiver to the frame. And a 2" distance from the rear of the receiver to the pin hole. I'd appreciate comments about the length of shank needed. The shortest I've seen is 12". TIA, Roy
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Yeah, I wondered about that "seat control" . . . what?

The seat control is for the wife, when she nags, it ........
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Look at the Fastway E2 hitch. It's the baby brother of the Equalizer, but made for lighter use.
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The seat control is for the wife, when she nags, it ........


[emoji848] I’m the wife so I don’t know about that. LOL
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