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Old 10-25-2017, 09:04 PM   #1
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Is this the hitch Escape uses

Can anyone confirm this is the $350 hitch that Escape now uses? I would like one with the wing on the side to mount the second small ball for the anti sway.
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Old 10-25-2017, 09:20 PM   #2
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Hitch

The $350 pro series does not have the little ball for the anti sway bar. It is not
A genuine Equalizer hitch.
But it’s a good hitch and if the tow rig and Escape are are properly mated it’s a solid hitch and sway will not be a problem in my experience.
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Old 10-25-2017, 09:30 PM   #3
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Well the picture I was planning in the question did not attach...I can add the little ball...I need to know if it has the ear to attach the second ball to.
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Old 10-25-2017, 09:58 PM   #4
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If the WDH we are discussing is the same Pro Series that I bought from ETI in 2008, then here is a picture of it in use.
I don't have sway bars. Don't need them and don't want them. This WDH gives me a secure ride, even with abrupt and radical lane changes ( twice ).
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Old 10-26-2017, 06:35 AM   #5
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There are sway devices and weight distribution devices, each one perform a different function. A side benefit of proper w/d set up is reduced sway but a sway device will not impact weight distribution. With double axle and proper loading sway should not happen, but you may still need w/d depending on your tow vehicle.
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Old 10-26-2017, 06:54 AM   #6
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Here's the pic from ETI for the $350 hitch, I don't see an ear, but it's not all that good a shot.

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Old 10-26-2017, 08:21 AM   #7
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This one has a wing but it is not used by Escape, these bolt on sway gadgets hinder movement but need to be released when backing up. Normally used on single axle light trailers with low tongue weight. https://www.etrailer.com/Ball-Mounts...Tite/7390.html
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Old 10-26-2017, 09:30 AM   #8
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This is the ProSeries model ETI provided in 2010 when we bought our 17. It does not have the attachment for a friction sway control and I never felt the slightest need for any.
Pro Series - Weight Distributing Kit - Round Bar
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Old 10-26-2017, 12:26 PM   #9
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This is the ProSeries model ETI provided in 2010 when we bought our 17. It does not have the attachment for a friction sway control and I never felt the slightest need for any.
Pro Series - Weight Distributing Kit - Round Bar
I second the motion. We tow an Escape 19 and have no sway control and do not feel the need for any. We tow with a 2017 Toyota Tacoma. The ProSeries ETI sells is all we need.
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Old 10-26-2017, 12:28 PM   #10
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I have the pro series with our new 21, it works well as the 21's are not as susceptible to sway issues per Reace. The trailer and tow was very stable (2004 F150). I did drive it without the bars fro a short trip to vehicle registration and noticed the difference, though the could have been somewhat attributed to the longer stinger. I am very happy with the combination.
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Old 10-26-2017, 01:15 PM   #11
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i used the ProSeries with my 17 and my Highlander. I didn't really need it and didn't use it for short trips but i did think it made hauling more stable so i used it when i hauled on longer trips. It was worth the additional effort as it felt more stable with it and the combination worked very well. i did not use any sway /friction system.
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Old 10-26-2017, 01:30 PM   #12
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I have the Pro Series supplied by ETI, definitely need the WDH but no need for sway control in my experience.
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