Hitch Advice

Cummins12V98 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

Jerry

I am glad you are happy with your hitch. I try to give good reasons for the B&W hitches based on my experience with them.

I never say not to do a pull test. I give the conditions that you need to verify "test" that IMHO make it to where I don't need to do a pull test. Based on those steps I have spelled out many times I don't need to do a pull test and others that have the same hitch and do the same exact "visual tests" agree that they don't need to do a pull test either.

I have also said I used to do a pull test with my RBW hitch because I did not trust the hitch.

I personally want all options in front of me so I can make an informed decision based on all evidence available. We are adults here, we don't need to censor information!

At this point we can agree to disagree, at least I am not hearing the fool proof quote, with the hopes that being adults as you say ,you guys have come to realize there is no such thing. It seems that you will stick to the point that a pull test is not necessary for you, thats great .

I personally don't trust any mechanical devise, being in manufacturing for over 42 years, I have seen what can happen to the best of equipment.