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/

[Kenney Kelley]

[QUOTE=e vassar;693133]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?[/QUOTE

Mr Vassar What i would do first is put my race trailer on level ground and level the trailer and measure from the ground to the top of the trailer hitch where the ball goes. then i would do the same thing to the truck measure your existing hitch to see how much you are going to have to lower the ball on the truck hitch if it's within an inch or two I would say it's ok. and yes i would definitely use the Sway Bars they serve two purposes they keep your truck level and trailer level plus they keep your truck and trailer straight when you have cross winds and also when a semi comes by you. I use a Reese Hitch

Kenney Kelley

[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.

[curtis reed]

Whatever you are using make sure the ball is rated higher than what you are towing. I see guys with a class 5 hitch then put a class 3 ball mount and ball in it.



You can get 7500lb 2 5/16" balls or 25,000lb. I only tow 6800lbs but have a forged ball mount that is rated at 17,000lbs and a 20,000lb rated ball. Be safe out there.

[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.