Which WDH to buy

I have read many posts on WDH hitches etc and wonder if I am missing something. It may be because my T.V. has a longer wheel base, but I tow with a simple friction anti sway bar and have never had a problem. I have not towed through mountains or on the plains, but Southern Indiana Is very Hilly and I have towed in 40 mph cross winds and never had a problem with sway. Semi's blow by me sometimes like I am setting still, I feel a little tug but no directional stability problems. I usually stay in the right lane on Interstates and run between 55 and 65, mostly 60 on the flats just for better fuel economy. Have I just been lucky or is it the combo of the T.V. and the light weight 172. P.S. I usually have only about 5 gallons of fresh water on board in case we need to stop for a potty break.

I have a 2013 Pathfinder SV 4WD with factory tow; allow me to point out some lessons learned:

1. You will need an anti-rattle device (you can see it on mine). The receiver on the pathfinder allows for enough play to drive you crazy. I purchased a RoadMaster Quiet Hitch and it works very well:
http://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Hitch_Accessories-sf-Anti~Rattle-hs-Sleeve_Style.aspx
2. I purchased my WDH and anti-sway from Harbor Freight. The price was good and is not too complicated to install:

10000 lb. Capacity Weight-Distributing Hitch	67649	1	$199.99
Trailer Sway Control Kit	96462	1	$29.99

3. My mileage towing averages 12-14 MPG.
4. The CVT works quite well and smoothly since it does not need to constantly hunt for gears as does a regular transmission.
5. At some point I plan on upgrading the rear shocks for some Ranchos or similar since it still sags with the WDH a bit more than I like (cars still flash me at night).
6. Chains should be crossed left to right and vice-versa to form a cradle if the hitch were to disconnect/drop, so please ignore the fact I had them wrong when I took this picture :)

Don't forget. You'll probably have to swap your balls (hope it's not too painfull ). I think the EAZ lift comes with a 2 5/16" not the Pod size 2".

OK Camper Bob, if you're going with an EAZ Lift, here are some things to remember to make sure you have set it up correctly:

   1. Make sure the spring bars are parallel to the Pod frame when hooked up.

   2. Drop 2 or 3 links only when hooked up. If you have more or less links hanging loose, then you're shifting too much or too little weight, and with a smaller tow rig this is crucial.

   3. Measure your tow rig's wheel well height without the trailer and then with the WDH hooked up. If there's more than an inch or so difference, then your set up is not good.

   4. I always lube the spring bars where they insert into the shank. If you don't do that, then after a couple trips you will notice wear areas where you really should lube.

   5. I carry some plastic grocery bags to cover the end of the spring bars when unhitched--saves mess and keeps grit off the bar ends.

This stuff has worked for me over the years with the EAZ Lift. Other hitches, I dunno much about.

P/S The hitch will often pop once to settle in when you begin towing. Yes, your wife will say "What was that?" If it continues to pop, then your spring bar chains are twisted or you really need to do some adjusting.