Post by: Nate on October 11, 2020, 12:30:34 AM
Anybody have experience with these or know who does? Comments and recommendations are welcomed/wanted.......
https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch-Ball-Mount/Gen-Y-Hitch/325-GH-1325.html
https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch-Ball-Mount/BulletProof-Hitches/ED25OFFSET.html
https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch-Ball-Mount/Curt/C45902.html
I am honestly leaning towards # 2 or # 3.......
Post by: Bob Smith on October 11, 2020, 01:10:45 AM
Post by: cudakidd53 on October 11, 2020, 07:52:54 AM
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 11, 2020, 10:17:42 AM
How many times do you figure you will be adjusting it?
How many trailers do you have to pull from time to time?
I liked the Anderson aluminum until I seen one fail,
I like my B&W hitch until it to gave way to long term wear, the holes have all got an oval shape for the pins, it clanks and rattles, slips around.
I’ll be going back to the old style singe ball. Non adjustable and Leave the hitch on my trailer tongue while not being towed and call it a day
The fixed hold loads more weight, less moving parts, less weight per say, and they are a fraction of the cost.
The rubber mounted hitched look good until you think they are made of the same rubber as shock ends or who knows what. They will fail, they will squeak, they will dry rot with sun, winter, hot cold cycles.
Post by: KensAuto on October 11, 2020, 02:20:07 PM
They make multiple styles including one with 3 removable balls.
https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch-Ball-Mount/Fastway/DTSTBM6825-2S.html
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 11, 2020, 04:24:36 PM
I have had the key tumbler freeze/seize also where you can’t move them. Mostly due to winter conditions and salt.
I have sold the three of those hitches and won’t look back to aluminum.
Ken probably does ok with them not sizing because of his AZ weather.
Andersen Hitches 6in Rapid Hitch with 2 x 2-5/16in Greaseless AlumiBall (3405) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006UH59D0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fab_LK2GFb1ZHKDRK
This thing has similar issues. Aluminum and steel pins don’t play well, the notch that holds the heigh will oval out. Then show signs of stress fractures also.
Steel is real.
Also if you look at the design of the Anderson and the DT hitch it’s dated
Everyone’s design moved towards a solid through hole design for a reason
Rhino Hitch RHI2BA10K-10D-2ZCB - 10K LB, 10" Drop Hitch w/ 2" Shank, Adjustable Aluminum Trailer Hitch & 2 Ball Convert-A-Ball Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084BRB6JG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fab_GM2GFb12SRABN
Weigh Safe WS10-2.5-KA 10" Drop Hitch, 2.5" Receiver 18,500 LBS GTW - Adjustable Aluminum Trailer Hitch Ball Mount w/Built-in Scale, 2 Stainless Steel Balls, Keyed Alike Key Lock and Receiver Pin https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CS9MLHT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fab_7M2GFbAXH0M5S
Uriah Products Aluma-Tow Drop Ball Mount for 2" Receiver (UT623410) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XQ5RSF7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fab_rN2GFbAHYC908
B&W TS10049B Tow and Stow Magnum Receiver Hitch Ball Mount https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000S0KY8A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fab_XN2GFbBP7CVSN
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on October 11, 2020, 04:49:16 PM
My vote. I have this one. Add the anti rattle pad. Made in America and great customer service. My turnover ball mounting post in my dually got cross threaded somehow. I was just a few days from leaving on a camping trip. Called them. Sent me a new post and bolt for free no questions asked. Included a hat and a bottle opener and a handwritten note thanking me for my business.
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Post by: KensAuto on October 11, 2020, 06:10:17 PM
Post by: Bob Smith on October 11, 2020, 07:08:53 PM
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 11, 2020, 07:46:19 PM
Now to be fair I can’t Guarantee the hitch was on properly but what I can say is it was wrecked when we pulled over, the through hole idea is stupid proof.
The second one was the Anderson where the trailer was attached to the truck 100% and it was jerking the truck and making lots of racket so we looked closer and the hitch had worn a oval into that ribbed section allowing the vertical adjustment to be really sloppy.
Take it or leave it. It’s not me pulling the trailers.
I’m planning on switching to fixed ASAP. Over these over priced adjustable hitch’s
Yes my hitch is in the truck receiver
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Post by: stlaser on October 11, 2020, 07:57:21 PM
Post by: Bob Smith on October 11, 2020, 08:41:39 PM
Post by: stlaser on October 11, 2020, 08:54:57 PM
That is true Shawn, but this old guy can still handle the aluminum model.
That’s good Bob, just be cautious Ken said same about H.......
Post by: KensAuto on October 11, 2020, 11:17:18 PM
Hey now!!That is true Shawn, but this old guy can still handle the aluminum model.
That’s good Bob, just be cautious Ken said same about H.......
I don't care if my DT breaks in half and loses a trailer into a canyon, I'd buy another one just like it. Super handy when you have multiple trailers, different heights and sizes.
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on October 12, 2020, 11:34:32 AM
I use fixed hitches or a steel adjustable that is locked in place at my desired height with two large bolts so I can’t help anyone but now I know who’s buying overpriced hitches....... :popcorn:Yeah, but are your’s CHROME???? :tongue
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Post by: stlaser on October 12, 2020, 05:09:05 PM
I use fixed hitches or a steel adjustable that is locked in place at my desired height with two large bolts so I can’t help anyone but now I know who’s buying overpriced hitches....... :popcorn:Yeah, but are your’s CHROME???? :tongue
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They are not, it’s a tool and as long as it works with way less issues than all these over priced problems appear to have I’m content.
Post by: JR on October 14, 2020, 12:05:51 AM
My trailers are adjusted for it and it clears my tailgate when down, barely.
Post by: Bob Smith on November 04, 2020, 07:58:18 PM
Post by: Nate on November 04, 2020, 11:25:53 PM
Nate did you get your new hitch ball setup.
I think i am going to go with this set up?
https://www.curtmfg.com/part/48548#SecureLatch%E2%84%A2%20Auto-Locking%20Pintle%20Hitch%20|%20Innovative%20Features%20&%20Benefits
https://www.curtmfg.com/part/48410
https://www.curtmfg.com/part/48420
Post by: JR on November 05, 2020, 12:30:50 AM
Post by: Nate on June 03, 2021, 06:34:28 PM
https://www.bulletproofhitches.com/collections/2-5-hitches/products/2-5-extreme-duty-6-drop-rise?variant=39302471188545
https://www.trimaxlocks.com/shop/receiver-pins/receiver-locking-pins/th4-trimax-premium-5-8-dia-x-4-3-8-span-key-receiver-lock/ (I wish they would have had this one in black chrome)
Isn’t your truck stock height?
How many times do you figure you will be adjusting it?
How many trailers do you have to pull from time to time?
yes my truck is stock height,
I have a dump trailer and an enclosed trailer that takes 2 5/26 balls, I have a pontoon that takes a 2" ball, and I also have a barreto rototiller tiller that has its own trailer that takes a 1 7/8" ball. even with my truck at stock height, I need to have a drop hitch at different heights to ensure that all of the trailers get pulled level (which is how they are designed to be towed).
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 03, 2021, 11:07:49 PM
Keep us up to date how ya like it, looking forward to the review
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on June 04, 2021, 06:40:35 AM
Nice hitch
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Post by: Nate on June 04, 2021, 08:16:56 AM
You’d be 1 second quicker in the quarter if it was chrome....
Nice hitch
HAHAHAHA
chrome dont get you home....lol
Post by: oldkoot on June 29, 2021, 10:37:27 AM
Post by: Nate on June 29, 2021, 11:51:59 AM
Nate... call me odd....I just switched all my trailers to 2 5/16 thus life's simple.
my 2 main trailers are 2 5/16, but my pontoon is 2 with surge brakes so unable to have it modified.
if i had the tools to do it and trailers that cant be modified i would do the same thing.