Cummins12V98 wrote:
RAS43 wrote:
The Mad Norsky wrote:
Mile High wrote:
So how does a truck camper guy come to that conclusion?
First, anyone who has hung around here and reads often can come to the same conclusion.
Second, I don't list everything I RV with. Since you want to know, I've also got a 35 foot Hitchhiker fifth wheel I tow around the country.
Good job!! :B
I came to the conclusion by walking campgrounds for many years and the 3 hitches associated with dropped RV's and damaged beds are REESE by far #1, Husky#2 and Valley #3.
I agree REESE sells more but there is something about the design that makes them more likely than others to have the dreaded dented bed.
You seem to be the only one that has taken a survey of hitches while looking in the back of pickups in campgrounds., and you seem to be an expert on hitch design .So here is some questions for you, what is there about the design of the three mentioned hitches that would cause more drops then a B&W, and what makes the B&W in your opinion so far superior in design.
I will fill you in on my reese hitch, It has a one inch thick wrap around jaw, it closes when backed into, the jaw can be seen in the closed position, the handle is in the closed position , and the locking pin is inserted its hitched. Now not being familiar with the design of the B&W is there some difference in how it operates. Does it close when backed into, or do you have to close it, do you have to insert a locking pin after the handle is closed etc etc. Just curious as to what the B&W does that others don't, and seems to be near impossible to drop a fifth wheel, and no need for a pull test. One other question what is the purpose of being able to LOCK the B&W in the OPEN position .
