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.