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Conversation Between DeamArt and safari57
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  1. safari57
    03-22-2009 11:03 PM
    safari57
    Dick, sorry it has taken me so long to respond. I'm not on the computer much lately, having some problems with my hands not working properly but getting through it. I have both an Equilizer and a Reese. I've tended towards the Reese but not the dual cam model. My buddy who tows with a '54 Ford Wagon also uses a WD hitch, I believe also a non dual cam Reese. He actually has a dual cam version but hasn't needed it. We both have airshocks in back and run with 40lbs in them when towing. We also have Reese anti-sway bar and wouldn't tow without it. Never a problem with our set ups nor have I had with the equilizer which I used for years. 1,000lb bars on both I believe which is more than I actually need but they were with the hitch. I could easily get by with 750lb bars. Hope that helps. Best way to get me is direct at safari57@telus.net. Barry
  2. DeamArt
    03-18-2009 09:44 PM
    DeamArt
    Barry,
    I have been reading conflicting opinions on WD hitches. My Caddy rides low in the rear with no weight at all. I am having some different springs installed to make me level or a little high in the rear. Andy from inland RV recommends an 800 # dual cam Reese. My friend in the RV business sells both Reese and Equal-i-zer recomends the 600 # EQLZR.
    Most folks do not pull with a vintage car. Do you have a WD hitch. Any recomendations?
    Dick
  3. safari57
    01-13-2009 09:13 PM
    safari57
    Nice nice nice unit. Funny how my buddy goes to Boise last March to pick up his '53 Flying Cloud to tow with his '57 Pontiac and you live there and have a '58 pulled with your Caddy. He'll get a kick out of that. He was hoping for a 55/56/57/58 one but none were available at the time. Did you install black and gray tanks?

    As for vintage, 1947 was a very good year. We are 1950 and have been into the 50's cars since 1969. The Flying Cloud just completed the whole picture and we have a lot of fun. I forward the photos of your setup to my buddies with their Flying Clouds to hopefully get them motivated on finishing theirs. The other one is a '51 like mine towed by a '54 Ford 8 passenger wagon. Barry

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