Weight distribution hitch opinions.

[14hemiexpress]

I know this is like beating a dead horse but I wanted opnions more towards my specific situation. I have scowered google and everything from rv forums to here.

Truck 19 2500 mega cab 6.4l. Trailer 2020 east to west della terra 28krd. Specs are 34 bumper to ball 6900 empty 780 empty hitch. We will do both dry and wet camping. I feel very confident my wife will pack atleast 1000lbs worth of stuff into this camper. And if we go wet camping it has 45 gallon tank so add ruffly 400 so I can see this thing weighing 8300-8800lbs and running 1000-1100 on the hitch.

1. My thoughts i really like the design behind the anderson but worried about it actually transfering weight back to the steer axle.

2. Equal-I-zer 4 point. Seems like alot of peoples go to. But feel like I probably need to get the 12k set up. Also it seems to be over a month lead time everywhere I can get the 10k set up but that's only good for 1000 hitch weight.

3. Husky centerline witch is what my purchasing dealer is pushing. It appears to have the same 4 point friction as the equalizer but I cant find a 2.5in shank for it. It is also rated 800-1200 hitch weight.

Sorry for beating a dead horse I only want to do this once.

 

[John Jensen]

I've been a fan of the Equal-I-Zer for years. I pull a 30' Sunnybrook at just under 9000lbs loaded. I am using the 1200lb model and it works great. I've never had a sway problem with this hitch.

Curt also makes a 4 point hitch similar to Equal-I-Zer and Husky. I have no experience with either but have read good reviews about the Curt.

You have options, just don't go with a marginal weight model. If your close to max rating, go the next step up

 

[star_deceiver]

x2 buy the biggest one. Just make sure the hitch drops the ball far enough down.

 

[Sandevino]

With your truck and trailer combination, I’m not inclined to use a huge weight distributing hitch. The physics aside, you have sufficient payload and tongue weight capacity to tow without much trouble.

 

[crash68]

buy the biggest one.

Um...no you want to size the weight distribution hitch for the load. The ones that use spring bars have different weight ranges. Too stiff of bars won't flex properly with lighter loads, and of course too light of bars may be damaged.

 

[14hemiexpress]

Right now due to shortages it looks like I will probably end up with the husky centerline and I did order a 2.5in 6in drop equalizer shank. The shank is suppose to be compatible with the husky head. The husky centerline rating is 800-1200lbs by my math I should end up between 950-1050 on hitch weight.

 

[smiley]

I run this!


HUSKY TOWING CL TS (1400LB with 2-5/16" BAL) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073Q419VR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_L5mAX9JXHMate


I was faced with decision and bought in a pinch. I used this with my car trailer and it works phenomenal.

 

[14hemiexpress]

I run this!


HUSKY TOWING CL TS (1400LB with 2-5/16" BAL) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073Q419VR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_L5mAX9JXHMate


I was faced with decision and bought in a pinch. I used this with my car trailer and it works phenomenal.

Same hitch my dealer sells just the 12k version. That's what I'm going to end up with. I got the equalizer brand 2.5in 6in drop shank on the way.

 

[smiley]

Probably overkill but I figured I never want to buy another. It worked so well I just loved it. I only towed a Suburban so probably about 5-6k for vehicle and my trailer is likely around 2-3k

 

[star_deceiver]

Um...no you want to size the weight distribution hitch for the load. The ones that use spring bars have different weight ranges. Too stiff of bars won't flex properly with lighter loads, and of course too light of bars may be damaged.

If the load is that light then you don’t need a weight distributing hitch. Besides, in his situation he’s probably going to have 1100lbs+ tongue weight... maybe more once all the typical rv crap gets loaded.

 

[crash68]

If the load is that light then you don’t need a weight distributing hitch. Besides, in his situation he’s probably going to have 1100lbs+ tongue weight... maybe more once all the typical rv crap gets loaded.

Please go back a reread my comment in context to the person I was quoting.
My comment was about having to heavy of rated spring bars on a lighter load, his suggestion was to "buy the biggest one". Some people are unaware that WDH have ranges of weights that they're rated for.
They make bars for the WDH I use that is good for up to 6K lbs, 6K-8K lbs, 8K-10K lbs and 10K-12K lbs trailers. You wouldn't want to use the 10K bars on a 6K lbs trailer.

 

[star_deceiver]

And he posted 2 choices in the OP, Husky and Equilizer.

Equilizer 4 point being the biggest. That was what I was recommending even with the 1 month wait.

 

[Marley]

Have always heard good things about the Equalizer.

I have transferred my Reese DC over onto 4 different trailers and simply purchased heavier trunnion bars as trailer weight increased.