Darcy McGowan
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2024
This was easy to setup and works great.Instructions aren't great, but do the job.Drop part could have done to have been longer. Lots of cars (2017 Explorer) have built in bitches that are quite high.
Maxim Beerman
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2024
The only unpleasant surprise was that setting the ball angle (insures correct weight distribution) requires putting 260 ft-lbs of torque on 2 bolts and that requires a special torque wrench which was difficult to find. So I paid a local Camping World ~$300 to install this hitch and show me how to use it. That was money well spent. The written instructions that came with the hitch were pretty useless and their online videos weren't much better. I'm an Engineer and figured it out but my Torque wrench only goes up to 150 ft-lbs and I couldn't find one that could go to 260 locally. That and I figured it was worth having someone experienced with this hitch give me a lesson on it. It's more complicated than a standard hookup but not too bad, easy enough and worth the added stability while towing.
Daryl Carlson
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2024
Easy installation and great performance! Took the squat out of the truck, 4.5 inch before and 1.5 after instal. Trailer pulls fantastic now! Trailer weight 5985lbs empty.If you’re on the fence about this purchase, do it you won’t be sorry.
Dirtstiff
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
I would have given the system a 5 but it did not come with the hanger brackets pictured that have a retainer clip on the top. I specifically wanted them but had to pay an additional hundred bucks to special order them. Too much hassle to return a partial order.Otherwise the system works as expected, distributes the weight, all but stops any sway and made my towing experience more relaxed.Quality is not over the top, but built well enough for what it is.Just remember to not over tighten sway bars and take them off when sharp turning, forward or backward.Yes, I would.....
L. Barnes
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2024
I am pulling a 8000 gross vehicle weight travel trailer with an F250. I don’t need a lot of weight distribution but I do want the anti-sway really want to pay for a high-end four point antisway system so after looking at all the available options I selected this. I liked the idea of a separate anti-sway bar. Turns out, I was right! Because of the truck and the weight of the trailer in most cases, I can put the chains where they need to be without having to jack up the front of the trailer. So minimal weight distribution. However, the anti-sway mechanism is absolutely amazing.I pulled my trailer with the weight distribution in place, but had not yet installed the anti-sway bar. The weight distribution was good, although I didn’t really need it as previously stated. But there was still sway with the travel trailer because it’s basically a big heavy sail in the wind as you go down the road. I installed the anti-sway bar and the difference was surprising pleasantly.For anyone pulling a light travel trailer, or any other light trailer for that matter, with an F250 I absolutely recommend this.
Retsubllab
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2023
Built like a brick outhouse - heavy duty and heavyweight. Installed on GMC Sierra 1500 and 26' Sunset Trail trailer. Bumper measured 20" above level ground, and sagged to 13" with trailer attached and weight distribution not in place (see picture). Once the unit was full installed and adjusted the "sag" notes measured 19" - yup, only 1" drop. Install was easy, but note the drill size for installing the screws into the trailer rail ( for the sway control ) is not a common size found in most drill kits, and drilling the rail isn't quick and easy. Be sure to drill smaller pilot holes and work your way up. AND, the screws can easily be snapped if using an impactor to install. One other note - even if you're experienced with weight distributing hitches read the instruction for adjusting the chain tension. Having an electric tongue jack makes it easier as several trips up and down may be needed to get it right. Don't be shy about using the jack to lift the tow vehicle - this is the key step in getting it to work best.
JMF Jr
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2022
Was disappointed when it was delivered as the box was all but destroyed and I thought some parts might have fallen out, but to my surprise there was no damage and no missing parts. Installation is actually easy, but not if you try to read the directions. Once you install one, the 2nd would be simple! If you know someone that has one, have them walk you through it cause its way easier than whats in the directions. I have a 2011F250diesel and a 2017 Forest River XLR toy hauler and it works great with my set up. Had to run the hitch up pretty high with the "L" receiver block upside down. That kept the heavy tongue weight from dropping my truck (OEM suspension) more than 2". Played with the chains till I got the weight distribution bars parallel to the frame at 5 links. The anti sway bar takes some learnin' as well, just dont leave it at "full" "braking" on sharp turns as it will literally rip the ball base right off the trailer frame. I loosened the lower bolt from the "factory" setting so I can full lock the upper lever which appears to be correct. I also loosen the lever once I leave the highway and tighten it as we get ready to get on the highway. that way I can maximize the anti sway and it seems to work very well at highway speeds. Would definitely buy this set up again. Only thing that would make it better is a "shocker" hitch setup.
Candice
Reviewed in Canada on June 5, 2021
This weight distribution is a dream! We were really reluctant that it would actually help at all but it worked perfectly. We did have to change the ball to a 2” to fit our trailer but all in all it took 2 hours to put together with a toddler “helping”
Jay
Reviewed in Canada on June 8, 2020
Happy with purchase. Good solid hitch.Easy setup. 2019 ram 1500. Thirty foot travel trailer. I haven't tried tweaking it yet. Just bought the trailer and I set it up quick before picking up the trailer. When I dropped it on the truck and trailer were almost perfectly level . I think I had just under an inch of sag. Put a little air in my spring bags and it leveled out nicely. Haven't hooked up the anti sway yet. I didn't have any issues towing it home. Not sure if I'll use it yet. Definitely Good hitch for the money .
everton
Reviewed in Canada on May 2, 2020
I bought this hitch a few months back when the price was low, and have only just now got around to installing it. I'll say I'm pleasantly surprised! The instructions that come with this hitch are very detailed and makes installation as easy as possible. As for how the trailer now tows, it's much better then it was with a plain old tow bar. The sag on the truck is minimal (1 1/2") and although I haven't installed the sway control bar, the sway has already greatly reduced in windy conditions.Overall I'm very happy with the quality and performance of this hitch and would definitely recommend it to anyone pulling a trailer.
Jerry J
Reviewed in Canada on April 14, 2019
Excellent product and good selling price.... its is heavy duty and will work great for towing my new travel trailer
Tom Fahey
Reviewed in Canada on October 19, 2018
Very easy to install