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08-23-2017, 06:20 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
2013 25' FB Flying Cloud
Danville
, Indiana
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Reese Steadi-Flex WD Hitch
I've learned that Reese has come out with a new WD hitch called the Steadi-Flex. As a long-time (and satisfied) Reese Dual-Cam user, I'm interested in knowing how the new Reese design compares in use to the traditional dual-cam model. Any information is appreciated.
Thanks,
Don
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08-23-2017, 06:28 AM
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Rivet Master 
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
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It appears it will work much more like an equalizer, but with tapered bars, I suspect it will have much more flexibility. My observation is solely based upon looking at pictures.
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08-25-2017, 09:15 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2013 25' FB Flying Cloud
Danville
, Indiana
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Dznf0g, thanks for the comment. I guess I'll have to wait to learn more until the Steadi-Flex becomes more commonly used.
Don
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08-25-2017, 10:01 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
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08-25-2017, 10:16 AM
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Rivet Master 
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
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Looks interesting.
They definitely copied the good features of the Equalizer, and added more flex. Then simplified the head.
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08-25-2017, 11:41 AM
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Rivet Master
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
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I like that the head doesn't appear to be as tall as the dual cam. I usually drag the bottom of the hitch head/shank going in an out of my driveway.
I don't like that the sway bars need to be pinned into the head and then secured with spring clips under the head. At my age getting down on a knee to find the hole for the spring clip is hard.
Also I wonder how quickly the holes for the pins that hold the sway bars will become wallowed out.
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08-25-2017, 11:50 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
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Quote:
Originally Posted by markdoane
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At my age getting down on a knee to find the hole for the spring clip is hard.
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Copy that! My first thought when I saw that photo . . .
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08-25-2017, 11:51 AM
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Site Team
2007 30' Classic S/O
Somewhere
, South Carolina
Join Date: Apr 2010
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I agree in concept about using friction material at the bar to bracket joint rather than steel on steel. Just needs the right properties.
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08-27-2017, 06:03 PM
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Vintage Kin
Fort Worth
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OTRA15
Copy that! My first thought when I saw that photo . . .
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08-27-2017, 07:25 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GCinSC2
I agree in concept about using friction material at the bar to bracket joint rather than steel on steel. Just needs the right properties.
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Equalizer now sells a pad that the bars ride on also. Looks kind of plastic, rather than brake pad, but folks say the difference is less noise.
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08-28-2017, 06:41 AM
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Site Team
2007 30' Classic S/O
Somewhere
, South Carolina
Join Date: Apr 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mollysdad
Equalizer now sells a pad that the bars ride on also. Looks kind of plastic, rather than brake pad, but folks say the difference is less noise.
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Have them on mine for several years now.
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