Hitch Advice

up2nogood wrote:

MFL wrote:
I have been on the road all day, so missed a lot of this thread that I posted on earlier.

I am another that said I, myself, just do a look test with my B&W. To be fair, I did the same look test with my previous hitch (not B&W), as it also had a locking pin, and a sliding bar, that was clearly visible, when closed behind the pin.

I do agree with previous poster, about not saying that no one needs to do a pull test, and I did not say that. New RVers should take every precaution. I have been pulling FWs for over 20 years, so I have a pretty good idea where, and what to look for on the hookup. My day may be coming though, especially since I got a new truck.

I am not now, but have towed over GVWR. I do not suggest to others that they should do this. But when some one says they go by RAWR, rather than GVWR on their truck, I don't condemn them for it.

I bought a B&W hitch due to all the good reviews here, and else where. I read many of the posts Cummins made, and after having the hitch, seeing for myself, I agree with him. Still the pull test is something the manufacturer recommends, so each person needs to make their own decision, on ratings, or pull tests.


Jerry

I think some of you B & W owners seem to be missing the point here, which is no matter what hitch you have ,and do a visual check to see if the jaw is closed, well then it is either closed or not, some paint them white to make them more visual, and that the handle is locked ,well you are hooked up, this applies to any hitch.

Agreeing about being fool proof is probably something you two should share between you on a PM, and leave it off the open forum for the new comers ,and rookies . They need all the help they can get, and misleading information is not what they need.

If you reread my above post, you may have missed the point about my doing a visual check on a previous hitch, NOT B&W BRAND, as it too, was clearly locked in.

I never agreed that any hitch was fool proof. I would recommend the B&W to any new comer, due to the fact that it is a very well built hitch, that is dependable, easy to use, can be purchased at a great price, and has excellent factory support.

Forums are for discussion, and giving ones opinion openly!

Be safe, many happy travels to you,
Jerry