Bumper Tow or Fifth Wheel
Newbie First Post I'm doing my homework and I thought a good starting place would be what type of rig would best fit my current vehicle: 2011 Ford Super Duty F-250 Crew Cab 6-3/4' Ft Box Four...
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sk734 wrote:
Whatever works. I just felt every time a semi went by me I was being sucked into it. My equalizer hitch did nothing for that.How expensive are Hensley hitches anyway?
About $2000-2500.00 new. I bought a used HA for $950. Used it one season before going the 5th wheel route. Sold it the next summer for $900.00. I've seen them for much less used. They're easily rebuild-able. I took it apart and inspected the bearings. They were fine. Just put new seals in and greased everything up. Biggest issue buying used is being able to get the right stinger drop.
If I ever went back to a larger (32'-35') TT I'd look for another used Pro Pride Or HA.
I towed a 31' 7300 lb TT with a 2010 F150 145" WB with my used HA and the TT towed just as good as my current 5th wheel and 2500 tow. It's really amazing how they work. When I used to over take semis on the freeway I would always get the push pull effect. Two hands on the steering wheel doing corrections the whole time. With the HA it was a one handed affair. Very relaxed towing experience.
