[VAC] Re: Equal-i-zer Hitch)

[Charlie/Betty Burke <cbburke@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ted,

Yes, by all means I do recommend the Equal-i-zer hitch. As your local dealer
pointed out the anti-sway features are designed in to the hitch. I have towed
since 1970 with a variety of hitches including Bock, Eaz Lift, Reese, Hensley
and now the Equal-i-zer. I am comfortable that it is as good as any of them.
Equal-i-zer offers hitches from 600 lb to 1200 lb ratings (hitch weight).
A stable towing setup should reduce the learning curve and rapidly increase the
comfort level of towing. I also consider simplicity of hookup and to a lesser
degree cost to be factors in a hitch choice.
A fulltimer should look to the premium end of the scale while an occasional
user that can get comparable performance at a better price should consider it.
Equal-i-zer as well as any hitch manufacturer offers "deep drop" shanks to
bring their hitch down to the right ball height.
The towing performance was/is very stable. I towed with a 2002 GMC 2500HD with
8.1Liter/Allison drive train. Our coach is a 22' Argosy with a wet weight of
around 4700lbs. The trip was from Boise, ID to Astoria, OR and then over the
next 7 days down to Newport, OR along Hwy. 101 and finally back to Boise. The
beginning and end were Interstate runs mostly at 70 MPH on cruise control. The
time on Hwy. 101 was with and without the coach on mostly two lane with lots of
hills and curves. The trip out had a bonus snow storm for 50 miles while
running through NE Oregon. Any trip in the Columbia gouge on I84 includes lots
of changeable strong winds and heavy truck traffic. At no time was I pushed,
pulled, shoved or nudged. while towing. Many folks consider a run in the gouge
a white knuckle special. With the Equal-i-zer this was simply not the case.
Hope this answers your questions.

Charlie

PS. Not to suggest anything, but if the thought crosses a mind I still work at
my dealership and I paid for the hitch.