Another new CR owner

Tator - the trainsafe moniker is one that I've used for quite some time. It is not railraod related, but close.  When I'm not camping, I'm a safety professional in the construction industry, and am passionate about training.  I've done training for some railroad folks, but not too often.

TrainSafe,

Congrats!  Ours came in last Tuesday, picked it up at the dealer Thursday, drove it straight to the campground for the weekend.  Everything worked perfect(except minor problem with hot water heater valve not being all the way open).  Other then that, great trailer.  Heading out again this weekend.  I am sure you will enjoy yours as much as we enjoyed ours!

TrainSafe wrote: Steve,   It looks like you have nearly the same setup as I do.  I also am getting the Equalizer hitch installed to use with my 05 GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab.  How does that tow for you?  I'm going into this knowing that I'll be right up against by max GCWR for my truck.  I've read and heard some really positive things, but it is a concern of mine.

I was towing a North Trail 28BHS before this ST.  It was about 2,000 lbs less then the 31BH.  Had the weight distribution bars, chains, and two sway control bars.  I will never go back to that setup.  I did not like how the old trailer pulled down the Interstate.  Truckers had a huge effect on that old system.  When I pulled the Sunset Trail to the campground last week after picking up at the dealer with the new Equalizer, I pulled it about 40 miles down the Interstate and there were a lot of trucks passing me (I was going 60-65mph).  The trucks had no effect on the trailer and truck like I had before.  I absolutely love the Equalizer and it is a lot easier to set up then what I had before.  If anyone does not have it, get it, you will not be disappointed.

After reading all the posts on here...month's before i purchased my Cruiser...I read all the posts I could, much like this one.  I then got a CD on the Equal-I-Zer and studied it and other types.  I talked to friends who have campers and then my dealer, whom I do trust.  I too decided on the Equal-I-Zer and had a friend who has had many campers come with me and drive my unit home from the dealers, on the Interstate.  He was impressed with the hook-up...the handling...and how there was no affect from trailers passing us.  We too did between 62-65...and his comment to me was "I don't even know it's back there."  The posts on here, when studied and analyzed, meaning the pros and the cons, will normally steer you in the right direction.  When I have harder questions I have contacted people through PM or directly on here and have always gotten a response.  This forum gives me much comfort and ease of mind.  I am so anxious to meet some of these people at the Crossroads Rally in July.  Thanks to all of you for your help.