The EAZLIFT TR3// Great Performance, Affordable, SILENT// TR3 Could Be The HOLY GRIAL Hitch for Some
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I have the 600 version. 1st trip is complete- huge improvement over the Curt 600 (w/ sway damper) I had before. Faster hook-up (with less chance of hand injury) only sway was following a truck.
That’s a pretty sweet hitch. I like the hitching up process, simple and quick. I also like that nothing is hanging below the trailer frame. I think I may go with this when we upgrade trailers.
Thanks for sharing!
I’m very happy with this hitch. Love how easy it is to add more sway control, or remove it for icy conditions. No worries about backing up. No popping sounds like my old system.
really like how you can adjust the tilt on the ball without taking the whole thing apart to add or remove spacers like on my equalizer!
Bought the TR3 based on your reviews. Really like the ease of set up and the integrated anti-sway. Got the lighter 600lb (800lb tongue max) model for a new-to-me Jayco Flite 264BH pulled by my Chevy Silverado LTZ which has a full towing package, but only rated for 6400lb towing due to it’s softer ride and 3.08 rear end.
Once again, a useful review.
Thank you.
Appreciate you watching.
We ordered this same hitch today based on your review, caught in on sale on Amazon for $463.00. Looking forward to trying it this spring. Thanks for all of the useful information in your videos.
Great deal!!
I like how easy it is to hook up, I have jack my truck and trailer way up to get my hitch on, it’s a recurve 3. Still think I’ll upgrade to the weigh safe for my next hitch though.
Very well done & presented. I kinda had my mind made up a couple months ago when I watched your video testing the others. I wanted to try the Anderson because over the years I have been just plain tired of the weight on & off of the other WDH. The Anderson takes me about 2 minutes on & 2 minutes off and is so light. No up & down; just use my 18 volt Milwaukee impact and spin on or off the large nut, drop the batwing yoke & we're done ! I have ~9500# tt & tow with an F350 7.3l gasser. You cemented the gas vs diesel for me there as well.... Works very well...
Always great to hear these comments!
I just bought a 37' tt toyhauler a went with the BW Continuum after watching your vids on it and love it. Being a toy hauler I went with it because of ease of adjustment because of the size differences of the various toys being hauled in the garage.
This hitch would have been a possible choice with the fact that to make adjustments it is easier without needing to take it apart.
I have an older version of this hitch I believe. Called the r3. The head of this hitch looks really similar the one thing I didn’t like is that the instructions were extremely vague on adjusting the hitch head itself to the trailer. The main reason why I will strongly consider the weigh safe when shopping for my next hitch.
Thanks for the vid. Also please cover your license plate for safety of your self and your family😊
Sounds very similar to the camco R3 that uses a break material collar for sway control.
They do offer a 2.5" shank. Look up part 48652. I bought one for our F250. This is a slightly different setup than our R3 WDH but basically works the same.
Good to know! Thank you for confirming
Eaz lift is great but i love my recurve and don't ever want to replace it with anything different.
Nice.
Nice enticing review.
I was kind of set on the sucking up the cost of the WeighSafe Middle duty but now wond wonder if this TR3 Might be better on my RAM 1500 & Grand Design XLS 22MLE?
Cheers, Eric
I bought my WeighSafe True Tow on your recommendation. It has been a game changer. So easy to dial in and I know, without guessing, I have the proper weight distribution every time.
Yep. Weigh Safe is a beast.
A nice review. I like this WDH. Do you happen to have an install video for the TR3?
I didn't do one since EAZLift has a great one.
One thing that I don't think you mentioned that I like about this hitch (and the R3, which I think was it's predecessor) is the fact that the bars don't curve down. This hitch has straight bars, and the R3 had more traditional curved bars but they were installed in reverse, so they curved up, which gives you much more clearance than bars that curve down from the hitch, especially if you get off the pavement...something we do with some frequency out West.
I have the recurve R6 and have been very please with it. It can get a little loud but not nearly as loud as others I have heard.
It's acutally pronounced "easy lift"...they just created a brand logo to differentiate their products from the competition. I've been using them for over 30 years and they build good products. In all those years I have never had one fail on me. Thanks for the review on this model. I noted that you were just going to move the unit out to the street....I hope that you include a brief lift of your toungue jack to confirm that the ball is seized by the lock/latch on you trailer's toungue hitch...important step in getting ready to tow.
They’re going have to build a 20,000-22,000 lb rated one
I've been watching your videos all weekend. I'm getting my first larger trailer in a few months and trying to learn about weight distribution hitches and figure out what will work for me. What would you recommend? I have a 1/2 ton truck, will be pulling an aluminum enclosed car trailer that's 22' long (box length). Total weight when loaded will be 6500lbs. The trailer's frame is 2"x8", I'm finding most of the popular hitches only work for up to 6" trailer frames.
I am a newbie to all of this but I did just purchase my first travel trailer. A 30 footer with 5800 pound dryweight I really love your videos with that trailer. I'm trying to decide besides the easel left or the way safe. Which one do you think I should get?
I love my WeighSafe True Tow, but it is LOUD! The clunking is a bit annoying 😂🤣
I am disappointed that my setup still requires me to raise and lower my tongue jack to get bars on. I love how you set yours up. Any pointers?
I watch your videos all the time. I am normally watching on the tv. I’m not signed in on the tv. I do not get the chance to like and comment. Just want to say good job!!!
Thanks!! I appreciate you watching!
I was on the fence between this hitch and the equalizer 4 till I found out after contacting the manufacturer for the TR3 with concerns about the brake material wearing out. They said the issues they have had is people are not removing the seay control pressure when they are done towing. So when you are at destination you must loosen the Allen bolt every time. Deal breaker for me. What a pain in the butt.
I have a lighter trailer - 24ft 4,200lbs empty and 6,500lbs fully loaded - being towed with a Suburban 2500. The back of the Suburban hardly drops, but I still want an anti-sway hitch because I'm paranoid about loosing control going down steep hills in the Rockies/Uintas (where we frequently camp).
You mention that the anti-sway properties go up to 300 ft lbs. A video from WeighSafe mentions that it can add 1,000lbs or more of sway control. But the anti-sway properties of the WeighSafe come from distribution weight binding metal on metal, so a light trailer like mine that almost doesn't need weight distribution might not get much sway control at all from the WeighSafe.
The TR3 anti-sway comes from a brake pad and seems to be independent of how much weight is distributed by the hitch, which would be ideal in my case.
By the same logic, it sounds to me like the anti-sway properties of the TR3 might be undersized for larger/heavier trailers.
Does my logic sound reasonable?
The first point may be a good one but on the second point, the sway brake is adjustable so it may have a more grip than you would want.
But I don't know. Just guessing. I like this setup. Going to look at it more.
Wow very cool and easy. Raising the tongue on the Equalizer is a pain and sometimes when the truck is not level it can be hard to get the bars off.
Btw what lock are you using for the hitch on the truck? I just bought the Curt hitch lock and not a fan. The lock part just spins and hard to determine if I’m locked without pulling on it. Had to upgrade to a larger lock with the new truck. Speaking of the new truck my 2022 f350 Godzilla 7.3 came in about a month ago and loving it. Can’t wait for next years camping season.
Great news!!
I’m actually just using a basic pin and clip right now. I switch these things out so much. Haha. I do like the Blue Ox locking hitch pin
Is there any chance in testing Reese dual cam II? I had the dual cam on my old trailer, but didn't want to drill into the new one. I'm currently using the Equalizer 4P.
Thanks for sharing the video and your experience with the hitch. It seems almost to slick to be true. Two questions, can you back up with it and is that brake material replaceable or do you need to replace the whole thing? Thanks for any help or suggestions.
Yes, you can backup without unhooking. The brake material will need to be replaced eventually but I’ll bet it last 100,000+ miles. I’m not sure if it’s replaceable or a new hitch is needed.
I'm surprized that red pail takes the trailer weight...
I have the previous generation Eazlift and it works great. The only beef is it does make noise from time to time but that has to do with how well it is setup for WD. I think this should do better because it looks like you can adjust the hitch WD variably without spacers, so that is really nice. I am also really interested in the new Weighsafe hitch.
Here is my big concern - The locked in bar that doesn't pivot. If you aren't perfectly straight isn't that going to cause some problems getting it on?
It didn’t for me. I just backed in the way I unhitched.
Does anyone know how far the ball is away from the hitch pin hole? I currently have the Anderson No Sway, but it is too close to my trailer. It is 8" from center of ball to hitch pin hole and I can't get my tailgate down. I would like to get the trailer further away from my truck, especially in tight situations.
I am going to Texas to buy my TT in a month. Not sure of make or model yet. How can i choose a hitch that will utilize sway control and weight distribution that will (i hate to say it this way) but would work universally? I am in SE Tennessee (TN/GA border) and will be making the journey back home from Texas with the trailer. Wont be loaded. I am not a newbie to pulling trailers coming from 20 years of truck driving. But I am however new to TT hitches. It will be towed with my 16 Toyota Tundra Crewmax 2wd. I am liking this particular hitch. I was considering the Andersen but not so much impressed with the reviews.
Please help. I have a 5000 lb (dry) dual axle travel trailer. (Rockwood) There are many sway control/equalizers out there. Your YTs also recommend / like many of the controls. Any recommendation for one that won't break the bank. I pull with a 2019 Ram 1500 with air suspension. Greatly appreciate any thought. Thanks for the awesome videos. Kelvin
Can you hook it up with your truck at an angle or do you need to be straight.
I ended up buying the True tow in the spring off your recommendation. It performs leaps and bounds better than the Blue Ox Sway pro. I can drive over 60 mph on the highway now when before, I could barely get 50-55 maybe. And, I was able to sell the Sway pro.
100% same experience!
Did you get the original True Tow I assume? How is the weight of just the hitch (not the bars or drawbar)? I'm coming from a Blue Ox as well and want to feel what you're feeling!
Very good Cory thanks for doing the video on the hitch I may have to retire my 20 year old dsp hitch one question so you have to be dead straight when hooking up thanks
Not in my experience. I simply backed in the way I unhitched.
If you’re not backed in dead straight, can’t you just back off the sway control bolt and the fixed side will swing somewhat freely as well?
I don't understand how it can provide much weight distribution with so little effort to lock in the sway bars.
He didn't say it, but as he comes down on the trailer jack, more force is applied.
Question , I was trying to decide between this WDH and the Andersen . I was set to get the Andersen until I saw this vid. You had mention Andersen is good for the right situation. So I was wondering if I could ask which one you’d choose if you were me. I have an f150 3.5 ecoboost max tow package (13,500). My travel trailer is an imagine 2500rl . Hitch weight 581 lbs . Uvw 6086 and it’s 29’ 10” in length. Thanks for any info you can provide. And thanks for making your videos . They are very helpful .
I would choose the EAZLIFT if those are your only 2 options.
I really want to buy the TR3 but I’m struggling to believe that little ring of brake material has any real effect on the sway of a 8000 pound 30 foot trailer??
After watching your hitch videos along with many others, I’m really leaning towards this TR3. I do have a question, how tight did you end up with the brake sway control? Did you tighten until the hex bolt stopped turning?
It’s been awhile but yes I believe so.
Since you've tried the lion-share of the hitches on the market...what components would you mix-and-match to create the ULTIMATE WDH system?
Would you consider using these TR3 saddle-latches on the Weigh-Safe Middle-Weight?
I would do Weigh Safe shank, head, ball, bars, and saddles. I would snag the pins from Equalizer and lanyard those to the saddles like TR3. Great question!
We are purchasing a Grand Design Imagine XLS 25DBE that I’ll be pulling with a 1/2 ton. Dry specs are 630lbs hitch and 6200lbs overall and 30’ length.
Would this hitch be too much for a camper like that?
I have a ProPride and it performs perfectly. However, occasionally it can be a bit time consuming getting hooked up. I have a 3100RD. I know you ranked the WeighSafe number 2. I also heard you say you’re considering selling your PP. I’m assuming you would replace the PP with the WeighSafe. Is that correct and if so, it looks like to me that hooking up would be slightly simpler with the WeighSafe. Thoughts?
Yes, the Weigh Safe is a bit simpler. The classic wheelbarrow type hitch. The big difference is you can set the Weigh Safe perfectly using the app and built in scale. The ProPride hitching gets easier with time but sometimes I needed more clearance in the front and yes… the stinger can be stubborn.
Can you do a full comparison of the weigh safe and the TR3? The weigh safe is almost 1/3 of the price more 🤷♂️
Not a bad idea. I’d still purchase the Weigh Safe though. The performance of the Weigh Safe is superior to anything else under $1500
A big problem with Weigh Safe is it won’t work with underslung couplers. Do you think the TR3 is the next best option if our trailer has that coupler type?
Great video, how is the sway control on it, does it handle like a Cadillac, and when does it hit the market?
The sway control is great. It took me awhile to make this vid because I hadn't towed in any decent side winds. Finally wind and tow day matched up and it did very well. Easily as well or better than the Equalizer. It can be ordered now thru dealers. I linked a dealer locator in the description box.
just learned new TR3 wonder how reacts in rain.
Rain didn’t seem to reduce performance. Same for brakes on a vehicle.
How much does the TR3 weigh? I’m getting older and weight is a factor when hooking up.
Great channel; Thanks
The hitch head is around 60-65lbs
The moving parts as you wiggled them are already noisy. Would like to know how noisy this unit is after a full season.
Thanks for sharing. I'm surprised that you put it equal with the Equalizer. You say the TR3 performs as well on a 37' rig as the Equalizer on a 35' one. So better on the 35'? Also, did you take into account noise? You said the Equalizer was the loudest in the shootout. Also, how does setup compare to the others?
Equalizer has its advantages as well. Lifetime warranty, great build, USA built with USA steel. Those have to count for something. As far as strict performance I can ASSUME the TR3 would perform better that the Equalizer on our 32 footer but that would also be speculative. Yes, the Equalizer is very loud and the TR3 is silent. That isn’t a big deal for me but I know some will love that aspect of the hitch.
Both great hitches.
These look great, but it appears they are going to be around the same price point as the WeighSafe middleweight models. Do you think you will get the new middleweight soon and what are your thoughts between the two. I'm assuming the middleweight will have the same noise issues since the bars are identical.... Thanks.
I have the middleweight WeighSafe in my hands now. Setup this weekend. I can't speak to the middleweight WS yet but I'll assume it'll make noise.
@@WanderingWeekends Ok, thanks. looking forward to your review.
has anyone had any knowledge of the hitch name Quality stabilizer hitch?
Cory, how do you think this hitch would perform with a 2023 Silverado 1500 (max tongue wt of 930) pulling the XLS 17MKE? Looking for something easy to hook up and un-hook like this.
Obviously it’s an educated guess but I think it would do fairly well.
@@WanderingWeekends Thanks Cory, I think I'll stick with my original plan and get the E4 since it's been around a long time and proven.
Do you have to take the bars off to back the trailer into a camp site or driveway. We have to with our current WDH and I really hate having to do that.
Only if you are REALLY jackknifing the trailer. Generally speaking no.
@@WanderingWeekends awesome! Thanks for the reply! Have a Great day!
How would this hitch work on a stock Ram 2500 pulling a tt with a weight of 9400lbs and a hitch weight of 1304lbs. I thinking about going with the weight safe.
That is basically the weight I was running with this hitch. Performed great. I like the Weigh Safe a little better. Either should perform well when properly set up.
Do you have to unhook it to back up?
We have a KIA Telluride pulling a Airstream Bambi 16ft with 430lb tongue weight and 3500lb gross weight. Which hitch do you recommend between the Andersen or the EAZ lift TR3. I want to be able to do hitch and unhitch myself, I am an average sized woman. Thanks!!
I would error on the side of the TR3. Hitching and unhitching is a breeze. Simply use the tongue jack to remove pressure off of the bars and it’s a breeze.
MY CAMPER IS 20 FT. DRY 2840 ..PULLING WITH A CHEVY 1500 2.7 TURBO 4 DOOR 4X4 ..IS THIS A GOOD SWAY BAR FOR MY SET UP ..ALSO MY BALL IS 2IN .WHAT DO YOU RECCOMEND
theres a 2" ball version for up to 4000lb
Let me know when you are going to sell this hitch, I would like to test it out !!
Will do. May want to follow the FB page. That’s generally where I post that type of stuff.
@@WanderingWeekends I follow all of your pages!!
Is the weigh safe quiet like this one? Between the two to be used on an f150
No, the WS makes a bit of noise.
@@WanderingWeekends is this comparable to the ws or equalizer? I definitely like how it’s quiet and tucked up more
Is this on the market yet? Unable to locate then anywhere on the interwebs.
You’ll have to visit a dealer. It isn’t up online yet. I linked a dealer locator in the description box.
Amazon has a bunch (lots of different weights) available for sale now. I ordered mine a few days ago.
there are so many models from 400lbs to 1200lbs, how do you know which one? sorry noob question.
Take your loaded tongue weight and choose the option just above that number.
I am about to buy either the either the TR 3 or R3.. Is the TR 3 worth the extra $200….
I haven’t used the R3 but the TR3 is so easy and newer. Likely worth the extra but I don’t know.
If the braked bar one one side moves easy, doesn’t that mean there is no sway assist?
No, once the bars are engaged the brake material helps with sway.
@@WanderingWeekends it seemed to move easily over, don’t you have to tighten the brake Allen bolt to have resistance?
Maybe I made it look easy but it isn’t. Yes, the Allen nut adjusts sway but I never need to adjust after the first tightening.
Does the sway control really work well? :/
It certainly did for me. 37ft is a lot of trailer.
Do you have a rebate code?
Not on the TR3 😕
I'd like to see how much your truck squatted
Never measured the rear squat. At the front wheels the hitch weight raised wheel well an inch and a half. The hitch replaced 3/4 of an inch back to stock measurement. Within ideal recommendations.
I wished you had a shown that I was told if you measure the front wheel Fender and the rear wheel Fender it should be within an inch
We’ve shown it in other videos. Just don’t want to be too repetitive
@@WanderingWeekends that you ill have to look it up
I don't know if this is a silly question but what is porposing?
Imagine a porpoise or dolphin swimming… the trailer/truck at the hitch can do the same over bumps, bridges, ect.
@@WanderingWeekends Ah I think I get it, its that up and down "bouncing". I have a Nissan Armada with an air ride suspension and load helpers in the springs but I thought that was just my suspension which I am having the changed out to regular suspension. Could I possibly have my Husky Centerline TS set up incorrectly? I've only just switched to that hitch this season and I'm very impressed but I hate having to lift the hitch up so high to get the bars on. When the TR3 is available in Canada I will definitely be looking at swapping.
It could be the hitch or it could be the vehicle. Hard to say from my side.
@@WanderingWeekends thanks for the replies, I gotta say I'm a huge fan lol. Have you thought about doing a video that highlights signs your hitch may not be set up right and or towing red flags?
Great idea!
Hi, would your tailgate open with the Eazlift 1200. Thanks
No, unfortunately not... :-(
@@WanderingWeekends Why?
I like you and your channel, but there are mechanical and aeospace engineers watching.
Just sharing my experiences…
and don’t ever forget… engineers built the Titanic… 😉
@@WanderingWeekends No doubt...Just messing w ya :-)
Oh I’m always up for some trash talking… haha