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03-13-2016, 02:09 PM
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PSU1981
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Conroe
, Texas
Join Date: May 2015
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Equalizer Hitch
When we purchase our 2015 27FB FC the Airstream dealer offered and we bought a 4 pt weight distribution equalizer system - so far we have made 6 small / close to home trips with no problems. Like some feedback on the equalizer system? Not sure if this type of system is anti-sway also?
Thanks,
Glenn
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03-13-2016, 02:34 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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I get the impression hat there are thousands of them on the roads, so must be something to them. As long as you are a satisfied customer that is all that really matters.
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03-13-2016, 03:14 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
Colorado Springs
, Colorado
Join Date: Dec 2003
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I have been very happy with mine. Even had to make a panic lane change maneuver with the setup. Trailer followed like it was designed to and not a single sway. They are difficult to setup initially and get correct but that just takes some time. Lots of hitch threads on the forum.
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03-13-2016, 03:37 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 27' FB International
El Dorado Hills
, California
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 2,023
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PSU1981
When we purchase our 2015 27FB FC the Airstream dealer offered and we bought a 4 pt weight distribution equalizer system - so far we have made 6 small / close to home trips with no problems. Like some feedback on the equalizer system? Not sure if this type of system is anti-sway also?
Thanks,
Glenn
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Yes it is anti sway and weight distributing. Both. It's all that bare metal sliding with friction across bare metal that inhibits sway.
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03-13-2016, 05:28 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Venice
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 1,024
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Equalizer makes a less expensive hitch that does not have 4 point sway control, if you have the 4 point sway control you have a excellent product. The Equalizer 4 point sway control hitch costs in the $450 to $650 price range, if you paid $250 you have the lesser WD hitch. BTW, I'm very happy with mine!
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Venice, FL
2016 FC 25RTB
TAC FL-47
2018 Nissan Titan XD Cummins Diesel
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03-23-2016, 08:04 AM
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PSU1981
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Conroe
, Texas
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 284
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Thanks everyone !!!
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03-23-2016, 09:01 AM
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Rivet Master
2020 28' Flying Cloud
Upper St Clair
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,943
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I used Reese products for 40 years. Switched last year to Equalizer 4 point. Really like it, works great - 10,000 trip last summer and fall across country and back. Not one issue.
Bud
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03-24-2016, 11:34 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Washington
, Missouri
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 2,589
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PSU1981 Glenn you may want to read the following thread.
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f464...ead-98886.html
It took me awhile to get through it all but there is lot of experience and knowledge of Equalizer in the thread. Note this thread started in 2021 and I believe that the Mf'r may have made some changes in the newer hitches.
I have no experience with setups other than Equalizer but our experience with our FC20/Highlander combo is very positive. IN fact in on our maiden voyage to San Diego we encountered extreme wind and rain in the Black Bear/Castle Crags section of I-5 in CA and all was stable and safe.
Bob
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03-24-2016, 11:56 AM
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Rivet Master
1968 24' Tradewind
Oxford,
, Mississippi
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 1,564
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If the dealer set up your hitch you should still check it yourself per the instruction manual.
It took me a couple of hours to get mine set up but have been very happy with it for 5 years.
If you do have any questions the folks on the help line at the company are very knowledgeble and friendly.
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