Best Hitch
So I am looking at getting into a fifth wheel coming from a tow behind. On my trailer I have a Hensley and love it. I see that the also have the Trailersaver. Trying to find a good hitch that is ea...
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Durb wrote:Learjet wrote:Durb wrote:
It appears the award for "Best Hitch" has been given to the B&W Companion. I'm late to this thread (been camping), but I would like to nominate the Trailer Saver TS3 which I own.
- The Companion is made in USA, so is the Trailer Saver.
- The Companion uses heavy gauge steel, the TS3 is heavier, 1/4" plate with 3/4" solid steel risers.
- The Companion has thick jaws, those on the TS3 are thicker.
- The TS3 dissipates bouncing forces, the Companion doesn't.
- Due to the high hinge design, the TS3 dissipates chucking forces, the Companion doesn't.
- During panic braking, the TS3 causes the front of the trailer to push down loading the rear truck tires, a safety feature.
- The comfortable tow of the TS3 reduces driver fatigue, a safety feature.
- Shock mitigation of the TS3 protects the trailer's frame and the truck's electronics. The Companion doesn't do this.
The Companion is a good hitch, the TS3 just does so much more. In a "Best Hitch" competition, B&W would rank below Trailer Saver, Road master Comfort Ride, and Air Safe hitches. Due to the high prices, we just don't have as many fanboys.
What kind of maintenance does the TS3 need? What are the failure points...airbags? Which one is easier to remove? Which one cost less? Which one has better customer support?
Maintenance - Zerk fittings for the pivot rod similar to the need to grease the rubber donuts on the Companion. Same for the Hensley TrailerSaver BD3
Failure points - Don't know, never had a failure in six years. Same here, but have not had a failure since installing it in 2010.
Easier to remove - Based on this Criterium, the lightest hitch would then be the best hitch. "Best Hitch" was the question. TrailerSaver BD3 is heavy duty, but comes apart for easy removal.
Cost - You get what you pay for. Pay less - get less.
Customer support - Don't know, never needed to call customer support. My guess is if you are calling customer support, you have problems. Fantastic and prompt customer support from Hensley!
