2015 F350 Super duty and Equalizer

[PacNwCamper]

Just upgraded to this truck from a F150. I am pulling a Jayco Featherlite 23RL TT. The WDH I've been using with the 150 is an EZ-Lift round bar, without any sway control. My first trip out was pretty good, but I am thinking about moving to an Equalizer. I am interested in their 4 point sway control. Will it work well with the F350?

[tuffr2]

I do not see why not. I am thinking the 2015 F-350 will benefit from a WD and sway control device. Not as much as a smaller truck but some.

[SmokeyWren]

Originally Posted by PacNwCamper

My first trip out was pretty good, but I am thinking about moving to an Equalizer. I am interested in their 4 point sway control. Will it work well with the F350?

It will work great, compared to the cheap WD hitch you have been using. It should work with any tow vehicle that has at least a 2" receiver. If your F-350 has a 2.5" receiver, then be sure you get the Equal-I-Zer hitch that has a 2.5" shank. If your F-350 has a 3" receiver, then you need the 2.5" Equal-I-Zer plus an adapter sleeve that reduces the 3" receiver to 2.5".

https://www.equalizerhitch.com/how-equalizer-works

https://www.equalizerhitch.com/find-your-shank-size

Videos on the Equal-I-Zer website say the Equal-I-Zer is the best WD hitch available. But that's sales hype. It's probably just as good, but no better than other high-end WD hitches including the Blue Ox SwayPro, Reese Strait-Line, and Husky CenterLine HD #31390. There are slightly better WD hitches available, including my ProPride, but they cost 4 or 5 times as much as the Equal-I-Zer.

[kylemcmahon1]

Look at the Anderson wdh. I use it on my 11000 lb outback with ram 2500 Cummins. Large trucks like ours we need less weight distribution and more of the sway control. I love it. As a bonus it is light weight and eady to use install and adjust. Instead of heavy bars it is chains so much lighter and easy to handle.

[keymastr]

Get the Equalizer, you will not be disappointed.

[mrgrayaz]

I'm sure you know this, but there is no need for a WDH on a F-350 for weight reason.
The hitch on the truck will be rated the towing capacity with a straight ball.

Now if you want it for sway control - completely understand, different story.

[PacNwCamper]

Originally Posted by mrgrayaz

I'm sure you know this, but there is no need for a WDH on a F-350 for weight reason.
The hitch on the truck will be rated the towing capacity with a straight ball.

Now if you want it for sway control - completely understand, different story.

Exactly, will be pulling through some windy country in the near future. I ordered the Equalizer, should be here next week.

[osugasman]

Originally Posted by mrgrayaz

I'm sure you know this, but there is no need for a WDH on a F-350 for weight reason.
The hitch on the truck will be rated the towing capacity with a straight ball.

Now if you want it for sway control - completely understand, different story.

I personally would disagree on this statement. With WD, I run mostly level but still get oncoming drivers to flash high beams in my face at night--because front end is raised up in the air. The Blue OX WD portion raises the back end close to 5 inches as compared to the level it would be without it (before I attach the WD bars and torque them down). As far as towing without the bars, the trailer and truck rock up and down a bit, like a porpoise(sp?) effect. Much less of that with WD attached, but rougher ride in general with WD attached. Entire chassis seems to bump around from front to rear with WD on.

So while sway control is the reason I purchased the Blue OX system, WD is VERY important.

My $0.02, Brian

[osugasman]

Full disclosure, my TV is 2017 Ford F350 SRW CCSB, V8. cargo capacity is over 4,000#. My bumper pull GD trailer (297RSTS) has GVWR of 10,000#.

[Freqz]

Originally Posted by osugasman

I personally would disagree on this statement. With WD, I run mostly level but still get oncoming drivers to flash high beams in my face at night--because front end is raised up in the air. The Blue OX WD portion raises the back end close to 5 inches as compared to the level it would be without it (before I attach the WD bars and torque them down). As far as towing without the bars, the trailer and truck rock up and down a bit, like a porpoise(sp?) effect. Much less of that with WD attached, but rougher ride in general with WD attached. Entire chassis seems to bump around from front to rear with WD on.



So while sway control is the reason I purchased the Blue OX system, WD is VERY important.



My $0.02, Brian

My owners manual says I’m good to 2100 lbs tongue weight with or without WD with a 3” shank. There is a 1000 lb counterweight 20’ from my hitch. Your truck doesn’t care if it’s level, it cares if you have adequate weight on the front axle to steer.

I get a better ride with less WD dialed in...I try to keep just enough tension in the Andersen to keep sway control working.

F350 DRW, ORV 24RKS, 7800/10k dry/gross, typically close to 2000 lbs in the bed.

[Cumminsfan]

Originally Posted by PacNwCamper

Just upgraded to this truck from a F150. I am pulling a Jayco Featherlite 23RL TT. The WDH I've been using with the 150 is an EZ-Lift round bar, without any sway control. My first trip out was pretty good, but I am thinking about moving to an Equalizer. I am interested in their 4 point sway control. Will it work well with the F350?

Most any WDH will work with any tow vehicle. Only issue is some vehicles aren't designed to handle WDH, like some unibody SUV's.
JMO from using an EQ is I'd opt for a Blu Ox WDH. Less messy and quieter.

[09 harley]

I have one works great. 2017 F250 6.2 with 4.30 axles.