[RockyMtnRay]

Originally Posted by jellis

Another newbie question here:
We have ordered a new 3124KB with the rear bike rack receptacle. While we'd rather use the Swagman bike rack that goes between the TV and TM, this may not work with our setup and needs. Given the possibility of sway induced by two bikes and weight of the rack/receptacle on back, we're planning on getting the Equalizer hitch, even though this is not normally considered necessary for TMs. TV is a 2003 Tundra 2WD with tow package. Given the hitch weight of the 3124 getting close to the 600 pound mark when loaded, we will opt for the 1,000 pound bars. The extra 100 bucks for the Equalizer seems to make sense. Does this seems reasonable or even necessary? Anything I'm forgetting here?
Jon and Rita

I think you've very thoroughly analyzed the issues and an Equal-i-zer WDH wouldn't be a bad idea at all if you do indeed wind up hanging the bikes off the back of the trailer. Your Tundra's WB is 128 inches, which, according to the standard length to WB rule, suggests a trailer length of 24.5 feet or less (with use of a WDH with sway control). Although a TM normally has enough intrinsic stability that the standard rule really doesn't apply, hanging several heavy bikes behind the rear bumper may reduce the intrinsic stability enough that the typical travel trailer rules apply.

Bottom line is I think that all of your thinking is quite reasonable and an Equal-i-zer WDH would be a prudent choice. Also, the 1000 lb bars are a good choice...I'm close to maxing out the 750 lb bars in my WDH with a shorter/lighter 2720SL hooked to my '03 Tundra 4WD.