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  1. RO

    What do you do with old hitchgear?

    I have a Grade 5+ Hitch receiver (rated at 2700 lbs)…due to a keystone cops series of events, I pulled it off the 3/4 ton to move to the 1-ton, only to find the undercarriage is entirely different…it’s now sitting at the side of the house. There’s no interest from Craigslist, and I’m realizing...
  2. GO

    WDH Hitch Storage

    Seen this posted elsewhere. Definitely wanted to keep my hitch off the ground. A step bumper receiver from Harbor Freight, a couple of corner brackets, carriage bolts and a touch of black spray paint. Finally got a jack cover for it instead of a five gallon bucket over it. Hitch bars just...
  3. MA

    Evo T2850 height for Propride hitch

    Good Day , I have a 2020 Forest River T2850. I upgraded my truck to a new 2022 Ram 3500 Dually with a 4" lift and 35"tires. Question: I have a Pro Pride 3P hitch When I measure on level ground the height of the tongue is 17.5 to top of the ball. the Top of the Receiver on my truck is 28" so...
  4. DE

    Equalizer Hitch Owners - Angle Set Bolt, Part II

    I can't reply to the too-old original thread "Equalizer Hitch Owners " so this thread is a continuation - after reading the original, the E2 manual, and doing a few searches. I have noticed my angle set bolt loosens after each tow, so re-tightened it per spec but added some blue loctite to...
  5. KC

    Anyone put a hitch on their Apex Nano 208BHS?

    Has anyone here put a hitch on their 208BHS? I'd like to be able to haul some things on the back of the trailer (like bicycles) using a hitch since the bumper is a super-thin thing the metal will rip on even if the welds hold. I'm thinking something like this. I'm not sure if there is room for...
  6. JS

    looking for wd hitch on 219bh

    Hello all. I am hoping that someone can help with some thoughts about a weight distributing hitch with sway control for the Passport SL 219bh. I am new to the forum and hoping to purchase this trailer in the next couple of weeks or so and I was wanting to get the hitch before I pick up the...
  7. UP

    Hitch height

    I found a 23 BHE some distance from home and so far it looks like a winner. Does anyone know the hitch height on a 23 bhe? I assume the xls 23 series would be the same. I need to buy a hitch before I travel 9 hours. Is Equalizer 4 point the cats meow?
  8. JO

    Impression 240RE hitch question

    Does anyone know if the Impression 240RE requires a slider hitch with a 6.5' bed? I'd rather have real world knowledge, not have assumptions please.
  9. CH

    hitch light not working

    The light under the power lift mechanism on my Alpha Wolf quit working. Thought I would ask why and how to fix it before I started digging into it. Where should I start? Thanks Chris
  10. PR

    5th Wheel Hitch Buyer's Guide

    Hi everyone, I'm an automotive writer with a major (ish) site, and I'm putting together a 5th Wheel Hitch Buyer's Guide. I've been doing a lot of reading, watched videos, and talked to a couple of acquaintances who tow, but that's a small sample size and it's easy to miss important information...
  11. deano55-FRF

    Do I need a weight distribution hitch?

    I have a 2020 Toyota Tundra Platinum with 2W/4W drive. I also have a factory towing package on it and according to the owner's manual, I can pull 9800 pounds. I have purchased a travel trailer (Rockwood Roo) and the empty weight on it is 5639 pounds. Tongue weight is 738 pounds. Based on...
  12. DW

    ProPride 3P hitch worth the cost?

    To those that have purchased the ProPride hitch, was it worth the cost of the unit? I have an Andersen currently , yet towing here in Montana it will manage to sway on windy days. Everything I have read and watched on Youtube seems positive, except the price. I am toing a Windjammer 3001W with a...
  13. FA

    Newbie: Understanding which Anti-Sway Hitch to get

    I'm in the process of getting a 2022 WILDWOOD FSX 270RTKX. I'll be towing it with a 2021 Ram 1500 5.7L V8 MDS VVT eTorque. I won't be hauling any toys or anything like that. Will be relatively similar to the dry weight. Don't know how my truck will handle it but want to get a anti-sway hitch...
  14. BI

    Hitch on the back of my fifth wheel trailer

    I’m looking to add a hitch to the back of my cedar creek fifth wheel. There is no bumper so I am unsure how this will work. Has anyone added a hitch to their cedar creek? My fifth wheel is a 2014 34RLSA I have a fiberglass cap on the front and rear of this fifth wheel. I’m looking to tow a...
  15. GR

    Hitch Ball Lube

    We have a 2021 IBEX 19MBH pulled by a 2019 F150. Does anyone use hitch ball lube? I just purchased A 4oz container of Reese Towpower Hitch Ball Lube and wanted to see if others have used this lube or other similar types. Thanks GIT
  16. YZ

    looking for advice on 5th wheel hitches

    hi guys wife wants a 5th wheel , she let me upgrade the tw from a 2019 ram 2500 with the hemi to a 2022 chevrolet 2500 with the diesel. since i havent ever towed a 5th wheel im now trying to figure out the best hitch setup. my friend has an anderson,one of my customers says a bw companion ,and...
  17. JP

    2021 3270 Sunseeker hitch receiver height

    I’ve done what I think was a thorough search for the answer to this but can’t find it anywhere. Anyone know the height of the hitch receiver on a 3270 Sunseeker? My unit is in the shop and I forgot to measure before I dropped it off. I know I need a riser for my flat tow set-up but need to...
  18. AN

    Andersen 3220 5th wheel hitch

    We sold our Reflection and no longer need the hitch. This hitch is great if you need the flexibility to easily remove the hitch to use the truck to haul cargo. $500. We're located in Canton, GA https://andersenhitches.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Ultimate-Gooseneck-Mounts-Dimensions-2022-2.pdf
  19. AL

    Hitch bolts sheered

    Scary story! I was towing my toad 4 down and while driving I heard a noise when rounding a corner on 95. Luckily, I had the rear camera on and saw my bike rack that was attached to the drop hitch was canted and so I pulled over and inspected. Thank goodness I did. One side of the hitch had...
  20. W7

    Double stick tape for Front Hitch Mirror

    On a recent trip my front hitch mirror started peeling off and near came off. I was just going to let it go as I couldnt stop and would replace it later. Well It didnt go all the way and where I was I got a knife and finished peeling it off. Im cleaning the back of the mirror and the rig, but...
  21. SX

    Sway control

    Looking for the best solution on our 2018 passport 2890 RL with a 2017 GMC serria All Terrain. i have loaded the weight distribution hitch as per instructions. It is princess auto special. the truck and trailer still sways bad. I was going to put the MoRryde CRE3000 system in it, but looking...
  22. EM

    New Blue Ox 5th wheel hitch - interesting

    Blue Ox has just come out with a new two piece, lightweigth 5th wheel hitch. Blue Ox Releases New Hitch Lineup - RV News Maybe some of you already know about it but I stumbled on it completely by accident. From what I see, and unless I am wrong, it shares the same concept of the Andersen...
  23. EM

    New Blue Ox 5th wheel hitch - two piece & liteweight

    Blue Ox has just come out with a new two piece, lightweigth 5th wheel hitch. Blue Ox Releases New Hitch Lineup - RV News Maybe some of you already know about it but I stumbled on it completely by accident. From what I see, and unless I am wrong, it shares the same concept of the Andersen...
  24. EdandShelley

    M2 Hitch Immobilizer

    For some time we have been working to eliminate the play in our M2 hitch and flat tow setup. We have been successful using a pin that screw in between the flaw tow Blue Ox and the GenX adapter. The challenge is the M2 hitch receiver. Having difficulty finding a screw in pin that fits and the...
  25. PS

    Salem 286RL 2” hitch

    Hello! Anyone have any idea what the weight capacity is on the hitch that came mounted from FR on a 286RL 5th wheel? I am wanting to pull a 8’ trailer with golf cart behind 5th wheel. Can’t find anything that has any ratings on it. Thanks for the help!

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