Help on Hitches

[clown]

Today, we have been on the phone several times about the set up on the pick up for towing. Now, they say they are going to put on a class V hitch??? I think a VI would do it?
Then I called the dealer (A/S dealer mind you) He seems to only be familiar with an E-q-lizer. I told him that I wanted a ReesDual Cam Anti Sway hitch on the trailer. (I probably have that all messed up? My point is that it seems like this guy has no idea about anti/sway loadleveling etc. I had called him about what class hitch and he said he would call me back but hasn't.
I must be doing something wrong? If I made my living selling A/S I would KNOW all about hitches etc.
Someone sent me a PM but I don't know how to respond. I may need some help when we pick this thing up a week from today Monday)
NOT COMFORTABLE - Carol

[bryanl]

If he suggested an Equal-i-zer for a new hitch install, he is making a sound recommendation IMHO.

The Equal-i-zer is on a par with the Dual Cam as far as sway control goes but is a much simpler hitch and a much cleaner design.

The only situation where I would see a DC as preferred is in upgrading a compatible load leveling system. Then it is only a $200 upgrade.

But starting from scratch, both the DC and the EQ are about $400 options and have equivalent performance. IMO the EQ has a number of advantages of the DC besides simplicity. It is easier to adjust and less prone to usage problems.

The other most common options are the Pullrite at about $2000 and the Hensley Arrow at about $3,000 - these provide superior handling but aren't really needed in most cases, especially for trailers under 30'

[joshua32064]

From everyone that I have spoken to, the Equalizer comes highly reccomeded. I am in the process of picking out all of this equipment like you and have been doing a lot of research. I can't say that I have used the product, but I have heard very good things about it from a number of others.

[Fun-Lovin]

Ive heard of class I, II, III, and IV for towing travel trailers, and the class V is normally a 5th wheel or gooseneck type hitch. I Tow a 31' without any kind of weight distribution system on a class IV with my F-250. On the other hand we have to use weight distribution with the F-150 and a 29' so the tow vehicle makes a big difference. I have looked at the husky system and I like the way it hooks up and works.

I think that there may be a class V receiver, if so its probally 2 1/2" and the standard receiver are 2".

[csimingt]

Reese has a grid explaining the different classes of hitches at:

http://www.reesehitch.com/selection.html

I don't know about other states, but in California, it is illegal to tow more than 5000 lbs without a weight distributing hitch.

Clark