Shock Absorbing Hitch

[Jason05216]

I've never used one of these. Are they worth the extra $$? I've linked one as an example, not necessarily what I would get.

https://genyhitch.com/product/boss-torsion-flex-16k-drop-hitch/

 

[ponytug]

I've never used one of these. Are they worth the extra $$? I've linked one as an example, not necessarily what I would get.

https://genyhitch.com/product/boss-torsion-flex-16k-drop-hitch/

I think that the one you linked to is probably ok to take some of the bumps out, but there may be better choices that offer more degrees of control.

I would ask why you want one and what you hope to get out of using it.

I've used the equal-I-zer version for probably 25 years. It uses torsion arms to add some weight back to the truck, while keeping the trailer ride much smoother. Our animals seem to do well, and it definitely gives the truck more control over the trailer, both in cross winds, and reducing tendencies to fishtailing. I used it on a dually one ton and you practically didn't feel the trailer behind. (Both 2 and 4 horse trailers.) Even with a lighter single axle pickup, the trailering always seems controlled.

Equal-i-zer Sway Control Hitch

Superior Sway Control and Weight Distribution You Can Trust

www.equalizerhitch.com

For trailering animals, I would always use it.

All the best,

Peter

 

[bigtiller]

I've never used one of these. Are they worth the extra $$? I've linked one as an example, not necessarily what I would get.

https://genyhitch.com/product/boss-torsion-flex-16k-drop-hitch/

That looks like the one Tom Silva was bragging up last week on PBS.

 

[Larry Caldwell]

I have a load leveler that I used to use with a travel trailer. It's anti-sway is a pair of shock absorber pistons that go from the hitch to the trailer tongue. Of course, the one time I needed it, hauling hay, I didn't have it installed.

 

[Jason05216]

I've never used one of these. Are they worth the extra $$? I've linked one as an example, not necessarily what I would get.

https://genyhitch.com/product/boss-torsion-flex-16k-drop-hitch/

I pull a 16' box trailer, a car hauler to move tractor or ventrac, and soon to be dump trailer. I'm not moving livestock or pulling an RV. I would just be looking to even out the ride a bit. I'm asking because I'm not sure my applications justify the expense.

 

[ponytug]

I pull a 16' box trailer, a car hauler to move tractor or ventrac, and soon to be dump trailer. I'm not moving livestock or pulling an RV. I would just be looking to even out the ride a bit. I'm asking because I'm not sure my applications justify the expense.

I would not underestimate how much lighter the steering gets when pulling a heavy trailer. Load leveling hitches put more weight on the front steering, given you more control.

Lots of folks do trailer without load leveling hitches, so, for sure, probably not required, but I find it makes trailering less of strain.

If you are looking to get the bumps out, and a bit more level, a set of rear air bags added to the suspension can help level the truck against variable loads.

All the best,

Peter