Towing/Hitch questions

[e vassar]

I have a 24ft enclosed trailer. I carry a 3100lb car,a scooter and a few tools.
I was towing with a Nissan Titan crew cab 1500 5.6 gas engine. It did pretty well but after installing air lift bags and a very heavy hitch with a torsion bar style anti sway system the truck would still take a dive when other vehicles would be about even with the rear of the trailer on the highway. I recently sent the Titan on its way,and bought a 2014 Silverado 2500HD Duramax. It is not a 4X4 but has the Z71 package so it sits up pretty high. I know I will need a drop hitch, and I don't mind using the one I have, but will I need to worry with these damn torsion bars to control sway?

[Mike Pearson]

Originally Posted by e vassar

I have a 24ft enclosed trailer. I carry a 3100lb car,a scooter and a few tools.
I was towing with a Nissan Titan crew cab 1500 5.6 gas engine. It did pretty well but after installing air lift bags and a very heavy hitch with a torsion bar style anti sway system the truck would still take a dive when other vehicles would be about even with the rear of the trailer on the highway. I recently sent the Titan on its way,and bought a 2014 Silverado 2500HD Duramax. It is not a 4X4 but has the Z71 package so it sits up pretty high. I know I will need a drop hitch, and I don't mind using the one I have, but will I need to worry with these damn torsion bars to control sway?

The torsion bars are to distribute the weight not control sway. They do make sway control. I would continue to use the torsion bars.

[1320racer]

This is what you need and want, none better!

https://www.equalizerhitch.com/

[e vassar]

Originally Posted by 1320racer

This is what you need and want, none better!

https://www.equalizerhitch.com/

The one I have is a Husky. The torsion bars are slightly different, but otherwise same hitch.

[1700camaro]

We use this one but had to buy a bigger drop for the shank. We pull with a 2023 3500 Duramax Dually & have a 34' Vintage bathroom package trailer.

Make sure you have your set-up according to the instructions & it covers your trailer tongue/gross weight.

https://proshop.summitracing.com/parts/CHT-17501

[Steve Grady]

A Reese "Dual Cam" sway control with a Reese weight distribution hitch to match your tow vehicle and trailer weight is a Very Good system to use when towing enclosed trailers.

[1320racer]

Originally Posted by e vassar

The one I have is a Husky. The torsion bars are slightly different, but otherwise same hitch.

no comparison to the equalizer hitch which is also made in America unlike the husky

[Mike Pearson]

Originally Posted by 1320racer

This is what you need and want, none better!

https://www.equalizerhitch.com/

That system is superior to the old style with the chains for connections at the trailer. I have never seen that type. I have a gooseneck and a toter though.

[1320racer]

Mike, it really is, sway control and load distribution all in one.

[Chevy55]

Drop some pressure in the air bags and see if that helps the sway problem.