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Post by spiderbobr on Jul 20, 2022 13:09:18 GMT -5
So, my question is what kind of equalizer hitch is everyone using, if any, and how do you like it or not like it?
I'm looking to buy one for my Sonic 169.
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Post by earlelaine on Jul 20, 2022 14:53:41 GMT -5
 I have the EZ-2 Equalizer with the weight distribution hitch. Attachments:
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Post by Eugene on Jul 20, 2022 21:41:47 GMT -5
The "Husky Centerline TS" was the only readily available here in Canada.
A little tip: when choosing the bars' load range forget about 'dry tongue weight' or 10% of whatever. Neither are even close to the reality.
To be sure, hit the CAT scales or even any trucks' public scales to get the real loaded tongue weight.
Mine is at 14% of the rig and 900-ish lbs (loaded trailer gross is about 6300) which forced me to upgrade from 600-800 lbs bars which the dealer recommended to 800-1200 which Husky Support told me to use.
Overall I'm happy with it. After several adjustments I finally was able to setup about 75% Front Axle Load Return (FALR), which in the middle between Ford's recommended 50% and Husky's 100%.
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Post by spiderbobr on Jul 23, 2022 9:42:25 GMT -5
the dealer was going to put on a hitch that was called out as 400 lbs, I nixed that really quick and told him I wanted the 600 lbs hitch equalizer. I have the 169 and tongue weight after partial loaded was 380. I felt that to be too close to the small high max weight.
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Post by spiderbobr on Jul 24, 2022 16:45:16 GMT -5
I have the EZ-2 Equalizer with the weight distribution hitch. Interesting to see your spring bars coming from the bottom, my Ez Lift comes out of the top. |
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jimjr
Weekender RV’er
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Post by jimjr on Jul 24, 2022 21:04:47 GMT -5
I have a Blue Ox Track Pro 850. It does great with my setup.
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Post by WrkrBee on Jul 28, 2022 16:14:28 GMT -5
I have the EZ-2 Equalizer with the weight distribution hitch. Interesting to see your spring bars coming from the bottom, my Ez Lift comes out of the top. We need a picture of your setup. |
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Post by WrkrBee on Jul 28, 2022 16:25:13 GMT -5
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Post by spiderbobr on Jul 28, 2022 17:48:08 GMT -5
Interesting to see your spring bars coming from the bottom, my Ez Lift comes out of the top. We need a picture of your setup. I'll be hitching up on Sunday, as we are heading out for a while. I'll take a picture then and get it up on here. |
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Post by spiderbobr on Aug 1, 2022 11:10:47 GMT -5
OK, so here is what I ended up with. Max 600 tongue weight, I'm under that by almost 200 lbs.  |
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Post by doug on Aug 2, 2022 18:24:40 GMT -5
Hi Spider
I have a SL169 VRK and use a Fastway Trunnion 92-00-0450 4200 lb weight distubution and it tows like a dream. Some advice anytime you go off road be sure to disengage the bars.
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Post by earlelaine on Aug 3, 2022 16:13:12 GMT -5
I don't have to disengage my EZ2 Equalizer.
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Post by spiderbobr on Aug 4, 2022 19:28:11 GMT -5
Hi Spider I have a SL169 VRK and use a Fastway Trunnion 92-00-0450 4200 lb weight distubution and it tows like a dream. Some advice anytime you go off road be sure to disengage the bars. That is some good advice, never thought of it, as we dry camp a lot off road. Thank you |
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Post by earlelaine on Aug 4, 2022 20:00:33 GMT -5
I agree, remove WDH bars before going off road.
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