Equalizer hitch recommendation

[knack]

Wow! That worked!

Installed an equalizer hitch today on a 24' enclosed trailer. I'd been using this to haul my Bronco and M416 camper trailer. About 9,300 lbs total, behind a 2012 2500 Chevy HD.

The equalizer setup turned it in to a whole different rig. No more white knuckles on a windy freeway! Can't believe the difference! Headlights aren't pointing at the sky any more either. Should make others on the road happier.

Wish I had this installed when I hauled from WI to Utah a couple years ago.

Live and learn.

 

[71broncman]

I agree. A properly set up hitch, rated for the weight of the trailer, makes a night and day difference in comfort as well as safety.
Mark.

 

[blubuckaroo]

Installed an equalizer hitch today on a 24' enclosed trailer. I'd been using this to haul my Bronco and M416 camper trailer. About 9,300 lbs total, behind a 2012 2500 Chevy HD.

Yes, the proper tongue weight is 10%-15% of the load. That's 1000-1500 pounds in your case. That's enough to squat even your 3/4 ton truck if you're not using an equalizer hitch.

I see travel trailers running around all the time with equalizing hitches that aren't properly adjusted. Trailer tongues high or low, and the tow vehicle squatted. Obviously the owners don't understand the concept of the equalizing hitch.