Equal-I-zer
Ok I’m undecided.
I have decided that I’m getting rid of my Fastway E2 roundbar hitch (1k/10k) in favor of an Equal-I-zer brand 4 pt sway hitch.
Too many white knuckles with the wind out here in the Southwest.
Here is the run down
‘16 f150, max towing capacity 7600lbs. 2.7 eco w/ trailer tow package.
‘17 Springdale 260TBWE
Truck payload 1440
Springdale unloaded 4866lbs 535 TW from the factory specs.
I know I know, haven’t gotten to a scale ( kinda hard to get all loaded up with DW and 3 kids with little/short time off)
But here are my best assumptions.....
I did weigh all gear stored on trailer, I haven’t calculated food, pillows/blankets etc.
My trailer came with 2 30lbs propane bottles, and my dealer gave me 1 extra battery for a total of 2, I know those weren’t included in the factory weights.
My best guess is with food, blankets, clothing, gear that stays onboard, my 52qt cooler I’m carrying inside the trailer up front
near the pass thru storage, some firewood inside in a tub inside the door, the batteries, propane bottles and hitch is that overall total weight I’m about 6600lbs.....I think that’s way on the high side too.
I never carry water and rarely carry anything behind the truck axels.
Puts my TW at 858 (13%)
My question is do I get the 1k/10k or 1.2k/12k
Hitch.
I’m all for go big or go home but I’m concerned about it being too stiff and bouncy.
Anybody been across this or had a way heavier duty hitch while towing and was it too bouncy?
Thoughts
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