Weight distribution and brake control

Hmmm. It says for the fastway e2 I need to tighten the ball to 600 ft lbs. that could be a problem unless I buy a 200 dollar torque wrench. Then I'm into the higher cost of the Andersen which appears to be easier to install. 

Originally posted by cjscinta Looks like the Anderson is a bit more expensive than the Fastway. Is it that much better? If so may be worth it. Is it easy to install? Watching the videos it looks like the Anderson is much easier to install. May be worth it. Any thoughts?

I don't know if it is that much better. What it is is lighter. If the hitch head for the Fastway E2 is anything like the hitch head for the Equal-i-zer I use, it is HEAVY. The bars are also not light. The chains and plate of the Andersen would have been easier to handle. That might be worth the difference by itself.

Another alternative that provides both WD and sway control is the Andersen No-Sway. If my dealer had not installed the Equal-i-zer, which cost me $700, I would have gone for the Andersen. It has some mixed reviews, but overall, what I read is positive. It has the advantage of light weight, and adjustment is just done by tightening or loosening a couple of nuts once the brackets are in place and properly fastened. The Equal-i-zer hitch I have works great, but it is really heavy.

Trunion gives a little better ground clearance, but that's not really and issue at that part of the rig. Most end up with the round bar because it's a bit cheaper and more available.