Center Line TS Weight Distribution Hitch - 2-5/16" Ball - 12,000lbs

This weight distribution hitch is not just a great value, it is a great hitch. I am pulling a 31 ft 8,500 lb travel trailer with my 12,000 rated half ton truck. The trailer came with a quality Reese chain type hitch which did a good job equilizing the weight and leveling the truck. However the setup swayed significantly at freeway speeds. I have been pulling trailers since I could drive, so I am well versed in sway and the feel of a trailer behind a tow vehicle. This setup required two hands firm on wheel, no distractions, while traveling at 68 mph with no weather or traffic. Include a passing semi and I found myself taking US highways instead of the interstate to keep my speeds below 60.After much reaserch on adding Reese trailer sway friction bars, and other types of sway control that costs in excess of $500-750, I decided on the Huskey Centerline TS. Like most of the more expensive systems, the Centerline TS includes sway control as an organic part of the system. Chain type hitches do not and require the addition of friction bar(s). The Centerline TS price of around $300 makes it a very inexpensive option compared to hitches that cost twice as much. It even is a value when comparing to chain type hitches which start at about $200, and quickly climb above $300 as you add sway control or opt for a more premium brand.Installation was straightforward and took me about 40 min by myself. The directions where comprehensive and accurate. This hitch is bolt on with no frame drilling required (unlike the more expensive dual-cam setup from Reese that also inlcides sway control). The only issue with the install is needing to torque two bolts on the hitch to 380 pound feet. I fit everything myself at the trailer, then drove the truck to a local auto shop that had the required extra large torque wrench. Most auto shops won't have this tool, shops that also work on busses or big rigs will have the required capability. 5 min and a handshake later the hitch was good to go.Driving with the Centerline TS compared to the chain style is night and day. The truck and trailer where very stable and moved together. I could set my cruise control at 72 and drive stress free. This is compared to never using the cruise control with the chain setup and limiting my speed to under 68. The truck also bounces less with the Centerline TS compared to the chain hitch. Passing semi trucks is straight forward. There is still some push from the wind resistance of the semi, but it moves the whole truck-trailer together opposed to forcing the trailer into a tail wag. In all, I am incredibly impressed with the hitch and cannot recommend it enough. The difference in driving the same trailer with the same truck is almost the same as comparing no equilizer hitch to stepping up to the chain setup.The only drawback I have with this hitch is the hookup process. You have to alleviate the weight on the hitch before you can disconnect the spring bars. This involves using the trailer tongue jack to raise the trailer tongue and truck rear together. You have to lift fairly high and it can be challenging to get it high enough depending on how level the ground is. I did a similar proceedure with the old weight distribution hitch but the Centerline TS requires a higher lift. With all that said, it is a minor inconvenience, not a deal breaker by any means. And it is only slightly more inconvenient than the chain style of weight distribution hitch.All told, I would absolutely buy this product again and would recommend it to anybody who A. Is buying their first hitch for a trailer that requires weight distribution for their vehicle. Or B. Is unhappy with the sway when using the cheaper chain style hitch and looking to upgrade.A final note, many people think that weight distribution hitches are only for large trailers. When in fact they make hitches for smaller crossovers and cars to tow small trailers as well. A trailer that a pickup wouldn't even know is back there may cause significant sag on the rear axle of a smaller vehicle. The Centerline TS has different stregth spring bars for different weight trailers for this reason. Make sure you get a the kit that is rated for your trailer weight.(Update Oct 19)I have had this hitch for 6 months and have put nearly 3000 miles on it. This included going taking US 37 over the Appalachian mountains, Urban driving in traffic, and some plains driving in significant cross wind. The hitch has held up well and I still recommend it without reservation.

I tow a 32ft 7200 pound TT with a 2015 Ford Expedition EL with a HD tow package and the Husky Center line TS makes towing a breeze. The setup was not hard took me less than an hour, it leveled out the TT and TV wonderfully. Then on my first road trip in Colorado on the I25 I kept waiting for that sway that comes from being passed by a Semi Truck but it never came. It felt just like being passed without the TT behind me, in fact if not for the TT in my mirrors I would not have known it was there, I was able to relax and just drive. I was able to travel at 75 MPH no problem except for the crazy low millage at that speed. I did not experience any white knuckle driving and the built in sway control from the Expedition never had to activate. I previous towed with the chain and bar style WDH, night and day difference. For the price I think the Husky Center line TS is unbeatable.Will update if anything changes over timeAfter 18 month the husky centerline still works great, I have been caught in winds gusting to 70mph and the wind pushed the TV and trailer together (still had to reduce speed significantly) During my last trip 1100 miles I noticed the hich was rubbing really hard against the head assebly see picture when backing into tight camping spaces so I have started disconnecting the bars before manuvering into my site and it seams to reduce the friction (most of the friction comes when there is a steep pitch up and turning combined). Works great never any sway when being passed on the road by semi trucks usually keep speed at 70 when road conditions are appropriate.Update after 2 1/2 years I experienced some sever sway while traveling across southern Colorado. When I stopped and checked the passenger side bolt of the head assembly had come loose to the point it moved freely with no pressure. I had tools so I tightened the bolt and went on with my trip with no other issues. Be sure to check the head assembly is torqued properly to avoid the issues I experienced. I have over 5k miles towing with the husky centerline now but I did not like the sway induced by wind, passing trucks, ect when the bolt came loose.It has now been 7 years since I purchased and still works great. I make sure everything is tight at the beginning of each season and nothing has come loose again. To address loud noises I actually rub wax I got from sand boarding on the tortion bars and it is a lot quieter without affecting sway control. I still think it is a good hitch at it price point.9 year update the hitch still works but I have had some sway, nothing dangerous but enough that I decided to get a Propride and that removed all sway. The Husky Centerline TS is a good hitch for the money but I found I had to be very careful how I loaded the TV and TT. It will keep you safe but a few times on the interstate I had to slow down to 55 MPH or slower to feel comfortable, which has me in the right lane being passed by everyone. I prefer to drive with the flow of traffic or closer to it not 30 to 40 MPH slower. Off the interstate the Centerline TS was great.

I have used the chain set up for four years. We tow a 32 foot travel trailer. On a recent trip, I felt very uncomfortable towing on a rather breezy day. As other travel trailers passed us on the highway, I noticed they all had this style weight distribution system, and were not all over the road like I was. After some online research I purchased this system. It was relatively easy to set up. It took about an hour to install. Delivery was only 2 days, even though amazon said 4-5 days.Now for the performance. The very first thing I noticed was much improved braking. I never even thought I had a problem with braking before. The next thing I noticed was a very much reduced trailer sway. Even in 35 MPH cross winds at 65 MPH I felt very comfortable. The winds feel as though the entire vehicle gets moved over, instead of just swaying the trailer. Also the crunching and banging sounds are gone! I have used this 3 times now, and each time the trailer towed the same. With the chain set up, I always thought each trip was a new experience. This setup so far is very impressive. Don't hesitate to buy one if you are even considering one. On a side note I have an old chain setup "for sale."

Thus hitch came super quick. It's very heavy so be mindfull of that and you do need a bit of muscle to get the bars on your trailer but once it is installed it pulls perfect.A lot cheaper to buy on Amazon than from a dealerahip

Very well made, solid and good appearance.I should of measured my trailer height before ordering. I will need a longer shank to bring the ball down to fit perfectly. But very happy with it. Great product!

Changed out my old equalizer hitch tht had spring bars with chains and my added sway bar for this item. Found 2 plusses to this system. 1 I can drive at a higher speed with no sway. 2 my gas milage improved using this hitch. I suspect because of the greatly reduced sway. Only con I have found in 4k towing with this system is " you must make sure that you spread the bars sufficiently when you disconnect the trailer to allow easy bar installation when hitching up later".

I went from a husky bar and chain setup that I had for 6 years. It was terrible. I could never dial it in just right and even with two sway controls attached to the thing it still sucked.Enter the Centerline TS. Night and day difference. Just got back from a 700 km drive up the Coquihalla Hwy in BC and I could barely feel highway tractors and trailers passing me. Gusts of wind…. No problem. With the previous one I white knuckled it on the same trip. I highly recommend the Centreline TS.

Best hitch ever. Not kidding. Rock solid. super addition to any trailer. Absolutely got rid of any trailer sway...seriously!!! No comparison to my old chain weight distribution hitch. Worth every cent. Wish I had bought this hitch first.