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dlkershaw, that looks like a real decent combination, well matched. Satisfaction usually comes down to the quality of the hitch setup, amount and balance of the gear carried, and what you're expectations are.
You can control the hitch setup and loading. My complaint about the Equal-I-Zer was stiffness of the w.d. bars as opposed to a hitch with more flexible round tapered bars. It puts a lot of strain on your trailer A-frame and tow vehicle receiver when the front of the tow vehicle is raised such as entering a gas station where there is a steep dip going in.
That conventional hitch uses friction at the contact points to resist any sideways movement put on the trailer as semis pass or gusting side winds. For us it was not enough resistance to be comfortable, we were pushed around too much. That's why we got the ProPride/Hensley, which eliminates those inputs to the tow vehicle steering.
Loading is important. Place the heavy stuff near the center of the Airstream, carry as little heavy weight in the back of your GC as possible when towing because of the weight the trailer tongue adds to that area. Travel light with a light duty tow vehicle and it will work better in every way.
Towing expectations vary, and a major reason some are satisfied with such different tow vehicles. The transmission is there to enable the engine to climb and descend hills with the power and compression braking available. Use it, go slower if needed for the steep grades, use your truck/tailer brakes to assist engine compression braking as needed.
Experience builds skill and confidence. Take the rig out and tow different conditions, get some time with it and you will know exactly what it can do. You can ask what others are doing all day long on a forum and gain no experience; note that some advice comes from people with virtually none of their own.
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2012 FC RB, Michelin 16, ProPride 1400
2016 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab 4X4 Ecodiesel 3.92 axles
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