Should I get a new hitch in my new truck
I am planning to trade in my 2008 F250 for a 2021 or 2022 model. Back in 2008 I was told I needed a slider for my standard bed truck, so I went with a Pull-rite Superglide. So far I haven’t had any si...
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MFL wrote:Durb wrote:
A Companion is a fine hitch but is considered a solid hitch and absorbing shock is an overstatement. The most comfortable hitch to tow with would be a Trailer Saver TS3. Unfortunately, it does not come factory equipped to fit a Ford puck system without an adapter.
You mention the hitch might stay in the truck so bed rails could be an option saving you some money over the puck system. New truck, might as well protect it with a highly effective shock absorbing, comfortable towing, hitch. I've had a B&W Patriot and a TS3, not in the same league.
Not sure if you are joking.:R Comparing a $600 Patriot to a $3,000 air ride hitch, plus rail cost/installation cost, plus $600 adapter needed, if using the pucks.:S If you NEED a TS3, you may have other issues! I agree the TS3 is a great hitch.
Since the Companion has a shock absorber, and absorbs shock, with no banging or clunking, what was wrong in my statement?
Jerry
Really a TS3 to tow a 12,000# 5er, a bit of overkill.
