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05-13-2006, 09:06 PM
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Rivet Master
1963 19' Globetrotter
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Orion
, Illinois
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 714
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Lost the snap up lever to my Equal-i-zer hitch
Not a good idea to set this black wrench on the black bumper and drive off especially after you have told your wife that you are going to spray it a bright color so this doesn't happen.
Will a Wonder bar (crowbar) work just as well or do I just part with $20.95 plus shipping for a new one and just add this to my list of RV adventures.
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05-14-2006, 05:32 AM
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Retired.
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You can go to your friendly hardware store, and get a piece of steel pipe about 2 feet long. It's cheaper, and if you drive away and leave it again, you aren't out a lot of money. Just get a piece of pipe with a large enough diameter to fit the lug on the lift point.
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05-14-2006, 07:21 AM
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Rivet Master
2003 25' Safari
Kissimmee
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 813
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I never use mine! Just lift the front of the trailer with the jack enough so that the weight distribution bars are easily placed on the "L" brackets.
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06-04-2006, 07:56 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' International CCD
Fleetwood
, North Carolina
Join Date: Aug 2005
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We are changing truck and trailer, to a 25' Airstream and HD2500 Chevy. We are considering Equal-i-zer hitch instead of Reese dual cam. How has it been for you?
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06-04-2006, 03:33 PM
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Airstreamin and luvin it
Commercial Member
2005 25' Safari
Northwest Panhandle
, The Sunshine State/WBCCI 6637
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,524
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hitch
I also lift the trailer to do it by hand.Fortunantly I have air suspension on my vehicle so I can do it that way also.I rarely use the wrench but have used it a few times.
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06-04-2006, 04:08 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,377
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Equal-i-zer Hitch spring bar tool?
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06-04-2006, 04:24 PM
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2004 30' Classic Slideout
Fenton
, Missouri
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 10,408
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Yep I used that bar for about two trips and said to my self, "Jack,just crank that jack down about two more inches and the bars will slide on without any help. Doh! "
Jack
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06-06-2006, 08:51 PM
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Rivet Master
1963 19' Globetrotter
Currently Looking...
Orion
, Illinois
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 714
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I really like the Equal-i-Zer hitch and I do crank the jack all the way up( while it's sitting on a tongue jack stand) ,but you still need a little lift on the bars sometimes as my 3/4 ton truck sits fairly high. Being the true farmer I am,a $3 Chinese crow bar at the local farm store has solved the problem. It will also come in handy for whatever at the farm. You never know when you might run into a problem that wire and pliers won't fix.
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06-08-2006, 07:39 AM
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Rivet Master
2003 25' Safari
Kissimmee
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 813
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63air, If you are having to use a crow bar to put the spring bars into place, then the spring bar tension may be too high. Perhaps either:
- The hitch head angle is set too large. Adjust with the washers.
- You said the truck sits high... is is possible the hitch ball height is too high? You may need to lower the hitch on the drop bar, or purchase a different drop bar.
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06-08-2006, 08:41 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2005 22' Safari
Santa Ana
, California
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 167
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dmac
I never use mine! Just lift the front of the trailer with the jack enough so that the weight distribution bars are easily placed on the "L" brackets.
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That's how I was told to do it by the dealer when I took the delivery. The only side note is the I have an electric tongue jack. Without that, doing it this way could give you an arm cramp.
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2005 22ft Safari
2003 Chevrolet Suburban Z71 5.3l
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