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03-16-2020, 05:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Williamson County, Tennessee
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Is there a How to video for???
We ordered the Equalizer Hitch (pro-series 600lb Trunion) w Sway Control Bar (pro-series) option for oue E21, to be installed by ETI. WE are looking for a video to help explain this set-up..[especially in light of the travel restrictions being imposed lately]...we may be forced to not cross the border to go thru 'orientation' in late April.
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03-16-2020, 06:08 PM
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Location: Central, Pennsylvania
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03-16-2020, 06:25 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2016
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yup
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Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
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Thanks for the info
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03-16-2020, 07:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Burlington Twp., New Jersey
Trailer: 2010 Escape 19
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This is the higher capacity model but should still be informative
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03-19-2020, 07:28 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: NKY, Kentucky
Trailer: , Bigfoot 25B25RT, previously 2019 Escape 21, and Castia sd17
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Holly,
I have the E2 sway/weight distributing hitch. Rest easy, it is the easiest RV hitch I have ever used. I have a few item that make it even easier to use but not totally necessary.
1. Power tongue jack
2. https://www.amazon.com/Equal-i-zer-9.../dp/B007HRJNIE
3. https://www.etrailer.com/tv-Demo-Equ...5-01-9430.aspx
Escape will setup your hitch in the parking lot if need be. Installing the frame brackets on my E21 was very quick.
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03-19-2020, 08:18 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: College Station, Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by buellfire
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Definitely get the L-pins/clips. They are so, so much better!
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03-19-2020, 10:06 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Williamson County, Tennessee
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??
Quote:
Originally Posted by casejh
Definitely get the L-pins/clips. They are so, so much better!
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WE have the power tongue jack.
Umm..the first link was for a pair of tennis shoes. Joke, right? Not funny.
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03-19-2020, 10:41 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: NKY, Kentucky
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Is there a How to video for???
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hollybee
WE have the power tongue jack.
Umm..the first link was for a pair of tennis shoes. Joke, right? Not funny.
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It wasn’t meant to be funny and I don’t know why it did that but I updated the link to my Amazon purchase for the jackets.
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03-19-2020, 04:52 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Williamson County, Tennessee
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hitch??
Quote:
Originally Posted by buellfire
It wasn’t meant to be funny and I don’t know why it did that but I updated the link to my Amazon purchase for the jackets.
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Well, we had the anti-sway, friction bar thing on our Casita 17 Indy, ..tho we really didn't need the thing..don't ask how I know ;-) It could not have been simpler, so this new system LOOKS more complicated. If you run across that How to video of the E-21 WD system, please post it. Thx
I have asked the ETI guys, but as yet I have seen no video..and the way things look to be going, we are gonna be on our own..IF we even get to pick up the thing.
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03-19-2020, 05:31 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hollybee
Well, we had the anti-sway, friction bar thing on our Casita 17 Indy, ..tho we really didn't need the thing..don't ask how I know ;-) It could not have been simpler, so this new system LOOKS more complicated. If you run across that How to video of the E-21 WD system, please post it. Thx
I have asked the ETI guys, but as yet I have seen no video..and the way things look to be going, we are gonna be on our own..IF we even get to pick up the thing.
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Holly, did you see #2 video?
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03-19-2020, 07:56 PM
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Senior Member
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video
Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
Holly, did you see #2 video?
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I watched every vid..they are not showing a 'how to'..just ads and one was about tennis shoes.
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03-20-2020, 03:42 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: London, Ontario
Trailer: 2020 Escape 19
Posts: 1,120
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The Weight Distribution Hitches are worth the time to set up, and hook up. It makes the ride so smooth. On our Minivan, it allowed us to comfortably tow way beyond what was reasonable (slick RV salesman a long time ago). With my 4Runner, it really took out the bounce. I used one on the Tacoma only for really long trips.
As for the anti sway, I don't think you'll need it with an Escape.
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03-20-2020, 07:05 AM
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Senior Member
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Holly, there is a link on the product page that you click on and the manufacturer, Cequent, explains how to use each component.
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03-20-2020, 09:22 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
Holly, there is a link on the product page that you click on and the manufacturer, Cequent, explains how to use each component.
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Sorry..that video is an ad FOR the rig but not a 'how to' setup the rig. It appeared that it might morph into a 'how to'..but never does. Sorry.
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03-20-2020, 03:56 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Mid Left Coast, California
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21
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this is the full installation and setup instructions.
https://www.equalizerhitch.com/manua...-owners-manual
(note you need to select various sections from the leftside table of contents).
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03-20-2020, 05:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Southern, Wisconsin
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I found this on YouTube. I hope it's useful to you Hollybee. If not, I noticed there were other videos that looked like possibilites. My search words in YouTube were "equal" "izer" and "hitch" (no quote marks). -Tom
https://youtu.be/l5TtNUxeFWc
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03-21-2020, 09:48 AM
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Senior Member
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yup
Quote:
Originally Posted by mtnest
I found this on YouTube. I hope it's useful to you Hollybee. If not, I noticed there were other videos that looked like possibilites. My search words in YouTube were "equal" "izer" and "hitch" (no quote marks). -Tom
https://youtu.be/l5TtNUxeFWc
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Thanks..that may be the best one I've seen yet. ETI messaged us yesterday, saying that they will have the hitch all setup and ready to "just hitch up" when the trailer arrives at Sumas. All need to do is send them height measurements from my truck..
I am thinking I need to send 'unloaded' and also measure after a decent load is aboard the tow vehicle..I am assuming they will set the hitch using an average load for a std '21' I sure hope this works out.
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03-21-2020, 11:15 AM
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Location: Southern, Wisconsin
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That's good thinking on your part. ETI should have both measurements in case they need them. FYI: when we picked up our 19 at the factory our Tacoma was fully loaded. Reace's father-in-law set the hitch up perfectly. What I'm getting at is there must be a way to do this with a full load. Is it from measurements or experience or both? I've always wondered about this. -Tom
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03-21-2020, 12:23 PM
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Senior Member
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load
Yup, I'm gonna measure the height with the truck empty and then load up about what we carry camping...and re-measure the heights..at both wheel wells and the receiver. Best I can do.
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03-21-2020, 01:26 PM
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I believe the height for level camping is 19" to top of ball, when loaded. You will need a 2" ball..
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