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    Posted: 22 Aug 2012 at 4:19pm
Found a place online that has the E2 800/8000 trunnion version for about $360 shipped.  I can't pass up that price.  I want to get that one since my Jayco runs about 4500-lbs with 600-lbs tongue weight.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Aug 2012 at 4:22pm
I'm assuming these come with the ball when you order.  Would that be a safe assumption?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Aug 2012 at 9:35pm
No, you have to order the ball, too.  Or order one from another supplier.  They warn of making sure to get the right size (threaded circumference, length).  I just bit the bullet and bought the one they sell.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Aug 2012 at 9:41pm
Originally posted by this_is_nascar

Found a place online that has the E2 800/8000 trunnion version for about $360 shipped.  I can't pass up that price.  I want to get that one since my Jayco runs about 4500-lbs with 600-lbs tongue weight.

That is a good price. I paid about that for my 600/6000. They don't come with the ball because the ball size could be 2" or 2 5/16" depending on trailer. 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Aug 2012 at 7:05am
OK thanks.  They shouldn't show it with the ball mounted in all the pics then.  It's pretty deceiving.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Aug 2012 at 10:47am
where did you find that good price?  I'm on the fence about adding one to my rig
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Aug 2012 at 11:21am
Just as another point of reference      ...e-trailer.com offers some great internet deals now and then. That's where we got our "Equal-i-zer" 600/6,000 hitch. As previously mentioned though, you need to buy the "ball" separately because they normally install these on larger trailers that accept a ball that is larger than 2" and the Pod trailer will only accept the 2" size. Plus, the ball needs to have a larger (thicker) shank and be of a certain length so that it won't interfere with the hitch itself. The ball we needed was called an "8K" ball because it was rated at 8,000 lbs. Equal-i-zer and other manufacturers make these but they are generally not available (at least in my experience) at local hardware stores or Walmart/Kmart.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Aug 2012 at 1:53pm
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where did you find that good price?  I'm on the fence about adding one to my rig

I don't know where he got it but RVW has them for $332.00 and they have free shipping.


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Aug 2012 at 2:13pm

I'm pretty sure RVWholesalers is where I got mine last year.  This page shows their ball selection.  http://www.rvwholesalers.com/catalog/rvw-tow-center-travel-trailer-hitches-e2-weight-distribution-travel-trailer-hitches/

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Aug 2012 at 8:00am
Originally posted by rpodcamper.com

where did you find that good price?  I'm on the fence about adding one to my rig
 
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