patrick_g
Elite Member
HRS, Good advice. Just this. My tandem axle trailer has axles rated for a total of 12,000 lbs. The model is called by the mfg a HD car hauler. It has diamond plate fenders and floor, no wood anywhere. It is 18 ft and a few inches in length on the floor, 4 wheel electric brakes with breakaway system, has stored ramps, and it weights about 2000 lbs. I don't own an equalizing hitch. I have a class V 14,000 lb receiver. In over 5 years I have had absolutely no problems hauling anything. I think the equalizing hitch is most useful when without it you are exceeding the capabillities of the rig. I am familiar with the hitches and have worked with them but I don't need it. It is like 4X4, very useful when 2WD is marginal or just not good enough but not worth much if 2WD does everything OK. For people who don't have enough truck, an equalizing hitch is certainly a smart move. It can be an economical move as well, allowing you to take full advantage of all the capability of a lighter built truck without overstressing it. I have to carry a lot of truck around to do what it can do. I have custom leaf springs plus custom overloads and adjustable air bags in addition to the dual 19.5 wheels and tires. Custom variable rate eliptical coils up front with dual gas charged Bilsteins running just a tad under 1/2 inch over stock 4X4 ride height. I asked for a 1/2 inch over to allow for spring aging carrying the 500 lb bumper and winch. Nine years later and I'm still waiting for the front springs to start to sag. Oh well. Pat
