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Old 03-24-2003, 05:31 PM   #1
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Question Equalizer hitch adjustments

I have an Equalizer 4 point hitch and pull an Airstream. Today, I went to pick it up at the storage place and realized that I had forgotten the equalizer/load leveler/sway bars at home. I towed it without them to my house and the ride seemed to be much smoother without them. I am wondering if I do not have them adjusted correctly. The hitch came with the trailer and does not have any adjusting instructions. When I bought the unit, the Airstream dealer installed the hitch from the original owner's truck to mine. I watch the mechanic and he didn't really take any measurements. Mabybe it was because I was 1500 milea from home and he knew he would not see me again. Any ideas on how you can tell if it is set up correctly? Truck is a 3/4 ton Chevy and was setting level with out the bars. Do you think I may have to much weight transferring to the truck? Thanks
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Old 03-25-2003, 07:59 AM   #2
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The height of the hitch ball and the head angle are the two adjustments that need to be correct. I'll assume that the trailer is running level so the first one is okay. The head angle controls the spring bar tension. It is adjusted by adding (increading angle and bar tension) or removing (reducing angle and bar tension) washers from the pin between the shank and main casting. Here are the official instructions:
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Dan, thanks a million for the link to Equalizer's instructions page. I have looked but never found it. This will be a great help. I hope to start rechecking everything this afternoon.
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