Comparing the Reese Steadi-Flex, Husky Center Line, and Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Systems
Question:
I am also looking at the Husky 32218 and Reese RP66560. Any opinions on these hitches as opposed to the Fa 92-00-1000? The difference in cost is not an issue. Also, like the ball to come with it and be pre-installed (torqued!) I am looking for the easiest to operate, install, adjust, etc. Again, the brackets would need to be a minimum of 29" to 33 inches from tongue .
asked by: Glenn
Expert Reply:
The Reese Steadi-Flex like part # RP66560, Husky Center Line like part # HT32218, and Fastway e2 like part # FA92-00-1000 are all great weight distribution systems. I recommend the Reese Steadi-Flex over the Fastway e2 and Husky Center Line because the friction pad system it uses is much quieter than the steel brackets that come with others. Furthermore, it offers greater shank adjustments (max rise 8-3/4", max drop 4") so you can switch trailers or tow vehicles down the road without needing a new shank.
That said, the Reese Steadi-Flex and Fastway e2 don't come with a hitch ball like the 2-5/16" Hitch Ball part # 19286 so you will need to purchase this separately and install it yourself. However, if you get a cheater bar on your wrench that should get you tight enough or you can just take the head and hitch ball into a shop to have them torque it down for you. I would not let the fact that one system has a pre-installed hitch ball be the reasoning from my choice.
Products Referenced in This Question
2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Draw-Tite
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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Fastway
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Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 12K GTW, 1.2K TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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