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07-12-2013, 07:56 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
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I have not driven one, but have heard that it behaves very much like an Equal-i-zer...but more flexible bars???.....subjective, certainly. I have seen no flex numbers like were run on a few WDs a couple years ago.
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07-12-2013, 08:03 AM
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Rivet Master
2009 27' FB Flying Cloud
1982 31' International
1991 35' Airstream 350
Jay
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Oct 2006
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Hitch questions always stir a lively debate, and here is my opinion....
The sway control is still friction based.
I have never used one of these, but have towed with other Reese hardware for several years.
I prefer the cam type anti-sway because unlike the friction devices, once installed and tuned the cam type "knows" when the trailer is straight behind the tow vehicle.
Friction devices just resist movement. Any movement. Like a trailer which has swung out of position and is trying to return straight behind the TV.
Regards,
JD
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'09 27FB Flying Cloud;'82 31 International
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07-12-2013, 08:10 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 39' Land Yacht 390 XL 396
Common Sense
, Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jdalrymple
Hitch questions always stir a lively debate, and here is my opinion....
The sway control is still friction based.
I have never used one of these, but have towed with other Reese hardware for several years.
I prefer the cam type anti-sway because unlike the friction devices, once installed and tuned the cam type "knows" when the trailer is straight behind the tow vehicle.
Friction devices just resist movement. Any movement. Like a trailer which has swung out of position and is trying to return straight behind the TV.
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JD
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Thanks for your reply, and all you have stated I understand and do not dispute. That is why I asked for input from actual users of the hitch.
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Steve
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07-13-2013, 09:11 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 39' Land Yacht 390 XL 396
Common Sense
, Texas
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So, no one has experience with the Reese SD 66155?
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07-13-2013, 09:23 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SteveH
Thanks for your reply, and all you have stated I understand and do not dispute. That is why I asked for input from actual users of the hitch.
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LOL: Steve you know that has never stopped anyone here from giving uninformed opinions.
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07-13-2013, 09:32 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 39' Land Yacht 390 XL 396
Common Sense
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2007
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Michael,
Do you have experience with the Reese SD 66155?
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07-13-2013, 09:41 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
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Of course not. I'm a die hard Andersen WD system user, but you know that.
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Do you know what a learning experience is? A learning experience is one of those things that says "You know that thing that you just did? Don't do that."
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07-13-2013, 10:14 AM
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Chief Chili Cook
2010 30' Flying Cloud
Bakersfield
, California
Join Date: Feb 2009
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Originally Posted by SteveH
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Steve we have been using that exact hitch for over 2 years, and about 15,000 miles. It's performed very well in all conditions, including some pretty crazy windy conditions.
I have no interest in any more of these hitch threads, only saw this because it was on the portal. We can discuss further via PM if you like.
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07-13-2013, 07:58 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1973 31' Excella 500
Marysville
, Washington
Join Date: Apr 2008
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I have the Reese Dual-Cam sway control. I do not believe Dual-Cam system is considered a friction system. It is a fantastic system. It took a day or so and trip to the scales to get it dialed in. I Love it, love it, love it. My bars are 750 lbs as I recall.
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07-15-2013, 06:11 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 39' Land Yacht 390 XL 396
Common Sense
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2007
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So, only one person on this forum uses the Reese SC hitch?
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Steve
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07-15-2013, 06:46 PM
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The Silver Slipper
2001 25' Excella
Batavia
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2013
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Well I have he same hitch - it came with the 25 ft excella I just bought - Have only towed about 400 miles (bringing the trailer home through the Mts. of Pennsylvania and I will say I am impressed. Barely knew the trailer was behind me... of course the creaking sounds when slow going on turns in town or around gas plazas is enough to raise your hair, but ya kind of get used to it! Then again how does one get experience with several hitches or systems/ kind of cost prohibitive to experiment. I will be doing the Long Haul from WNY to the Keys in January and then touring the US in 2014 hunting and fishing where ever the wind blows.. I should have a lot more experience with it in the next year or two LOL...
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07-15-2013, 07:07 PM
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Chief Chili Cook
2010 30' Flying Cloud
Bakersfield
, California
Join Date: Feb 2009
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BigPine, are you sure you have this hitch or the Equil-i-zer, which looks very similar but doesn't have the friction pads the bars sit on? The Equil-i-zer is the original design and is notorious for being "squeaky".
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07-17-2013, 04:50 PM
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Rivet Master
1996 34' Excella
Elberta
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2006
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Originally Posted by BigPineJandK
Well I have he same hitch - it came with the 25 ft excella I just bought - Have only towed about 400 miles (bringing the trailer home through the Mts. of Pennsylvania and I will say I am impressed. Barely knew the trailer was behind me... of course the creaking sounds when slow going on turns in town or around gas plazas is enough to raise your hair, but ya kind of get used to it! Then again how does one get experience with several hitches or systems/ kind of cost prohibitive to experiment. I will be doing the Long Haul from WNY to the Keys in January and then touring the US in 2014 hunting and fishing where ever the wind blows.. I should have a lot more experience with it in the next year or two LOL...
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Those creaking sounds are easily cured....all you have to do is put a thin film of Vaseline, on the bearing surfaces of the dual cams, and on the top and bottom of the trunnion bars where they attach to the ball hitch. A very thin film is all that is necessary. Do not use a heavy grease,Reese recommends only Vaseline. I've used this for years, and it works great.
Larry
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07-17-2013, 08:23 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1973 31' Excella 500
Marysville
, Washington
Join Date: Apr 2008
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Clarification: If read correctly;
SteveH inquired about SC that does NOT incorporate Dual-Cam (DC)
BigPine said his was the same (meaning NOT DC)
Larry C Commented as though BigPine has DC and I don't think he does.
FYI I concur with Larry C, the Reese DC has works great. Its all about the cam in the bars.
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07-18-2013, 06:25 AM
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Rivet Master
1996 34' Excella
Elberta
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2006
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Reese SC, and Dual Cam stuff
Quote:
Originally Posted by Not Done
Clarification: If read correctly;
SteveH inquired about SC that does NOT incorporate Dual-Cam (DC)
BigPine said his was the same (meaning NOT DC)
Larry C Commented as though BigPine has DC and I don't think he does.
FYI I concur with Larry C, the Reese DC has works great. Its all about the cam in the bars.
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I guess I missed the SC thing. Usually when I hear of creaking a groaning, I think of my first experience with the Reese Dual Cam. Sorry 'bout that, but for those of you who have the DC, remember, Vaseline works great.
Larry
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07-18-2013, 07:02 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 39' Land Yacht 390 XL 396
Common Sense
, Texas
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Yes, my question is about the new (maybe a couple of years) Reese SC (sway control) hitch, not the Dual Cam hitch.
The Reese SC operates purely on friction similar to the Equalizer hitch, but it uses brake pad material under the bars instead of just metal to metal friction.
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07-19-2013, 05:13 AM
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Rivet Master
1996 34' Excella
Elberta
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2006
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I see that now.....I think in principle both Reese products work the same way , the difference being the brake pad as the friction device vs the cam device.
With the DC I don't have to be concerned about the proper amount of pressure on the brake pads.
To each his own, as long as the end result is satisfactory.
Larry
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08-17-2013, 08:57 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1972 27' Overlander
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 11
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I have an older version of this hitch, and I'm looking to replace it. Though it seems to work ok, it has a habit of grabbing around gradual turns at freeway speeds. I may have it adjusted incorrectly, but the thing is at least 20 years old and the tolerances are really sloppy and its really hard to dial in correctly. I used it to go to Glacier NP and only had one sway incident in Montana and my truck's anti-sway system kicked in and fixed it.
David
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08-17-2013, 10:32 AM
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Rivet Master
1976 31' Sovereign
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,017
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Larry C
I guess I missed the SC thing. Usually when I hear of creaking a groaning, I think of my first experience with the Reese Dual Cam. Sorry 'bout that, but for those of you who have the DC, remember, Vaseline works great.
Larry
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Vasoline on Reese dual cam or any type of lubricant on reese dual cam set up is defeating the friction of saddle on bars to snap ups, I have been using since reese first came out with this set up same set orig. pur. they have shown very little wear on cams, yes they groan and make noise that means they are doing job. If used lub. there isn't any sway control, only lube ball and trunnions. Bill
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