Hitch choice

Cummins12V98 wrote:

Hammerboy wrote:
I have the B&W Patriot Slider and been very happy with it, almost as smooth as silk except for the bad concrete highways. Solid hitch

Dan

But aint it kinna heavy?

Kind of, 221# total. Head pops off very easy and that lightens it by 52#. I usually leave it in for the season so I deal with it twice a year, no biggie. I have in the past used a chain hoist also to make easy work of it.

Dan

Cummins12V98 wrote:

Hammerboy wrote:
I have the B&W Patriot Slider and been very happy with it, almost as smooth as silk except for the bad concrete highways. Solid hitch

Dan

But aint it kinna heavy?

Weight shouldn't be a problem. If it is, some on this forum have suggested that when installing or removing the hitch, disconnect the head from the base, or alternatively, have some friends come over to help lift it, followed by some beer and male bonding. Other solutions are to get a winch from HF and attach it to a rafter in the garage and one fellow stated that he uses a forklift to remove his.

Hammerboy wrote:
I have the B&W Patriot Slider and been very happy with it, almost as smooth as silk except for the bad concrete highways. Solid hitch

Dan

But aint it kinna heavy?

I have the B&W Patriot Slider and been very happy with it, almost as smooth as silk except for the bad concrete highways. Solid hitch

Dan

bpounds wrote:

bobbyg123 wrote:
Thanks guys. No worries. I’m not crying myself to sleep. There’s always some degree of buyers remorse or indecision when you venture down a road you haven’t traveled before. After pulling my 35’ travel trailer on my bumper all of these years, I’m sure this new 5th wheel configuration is going to feel like a dream. At least, that’s what I’ve been told. :)

You'll be fine. There really aren't any bad hitch choices. Market forces and tort weeded those out long ago. That's why the hitch wars are so dumb. Learn to use your hitch, then learn to trust your hitch. I think that last part so many here have trouble with, trust issues, and that leads to these heated wars.

I agree there are no bad hitch choices , as long as you stay within the weight rating . The problem starts when , and it’s usually just the one individual that gets on here and starts the nonsense on hitches that he hasn’t even used or owned , and the heated discussions are on . That stuff is not necessary .

I can see where the OP has indecision . Nobody wants to hear a bunch of stuff that’s not fact , just opinions or hearsay . The B&W is a great hitch . The Reese I have is a great hitch. The Andersen is a great hitch, the list goes on.

bobbyg123 wrote:
Thanks guys. No worries. I’m not crying myself to sleep. There’s always some degree of buyers remorse or indecision when you venture down a road you haven’t traveled before. After pulling my 35’ travel trailer on my bumper all of these years, I’m sure this new 5th wheel configuration is going to feel like a dream. At least, that’s what I’ve been told. :)

You'll be fine. There really aren't any bad hitch choices. Market forces and tort weeded those out long ago. That's why the hitch wars are so dumb. Learn to use your hitch, then learn to trust your hitch. I think that last part so many here have trouble with, trust issues, and that leads to these heated wars.

Thanks guys. No worries. I’m not crying myself to sleep. There’s always some degree of buyers remorse or indecision when you venture down a road you haven’t traveled before. After pulling my 35’ travel trailer on my bumper all of these years, I’m sure this new 5th wheel configuration is going to feel like a dream. At least, that’s what I’ve been told. :)

I purchased a 1 1/4 " trailer hitch in 2012 for my bike and had it mounted on my Forester. I am in procedure of buying a 2019 Forester and wondered if I could use the same hitch on the new car.

bpounds wrote:
Coming soon to the History Channel ... Hitch Wars!

{yawn}

Wait, its not quite hunting season, and August fly fishing it always seems to slow a bit :B

Coming soon to the History Channel ... Hitch Wars!

{yawn}