Aug-01-2019 08:48 PM
Aug-27-2019 04:30 PM
Aug-27-2019 03:40 PM
cummins2014 wrote:bobbyg123 wrote:
Well, considering my dealer is installing a B&W Patriot onto my truck tomorrow, this thread has thoroughly depressed me. 😞
The Andersen would have helped with that depression :B
Aug-27-2019 03:07 PM
bobbyg123 wrote:
Well, considering my dealer is installing a B&W Patriot onto my truck tomorrow, this thread has thoroughly depressed me. 😞
Aug-27-2019 03:06 PM
dryfly wrote:truckpro wrote:
I dont know if this is any help, but I am a huge fan of the 5th wheel hitch from Andersen Hitches. It is super light weight and easy to install. Let me know if you have any questions.
I had not paid much attention to the Andersen hitch until about 6 months ago. They are really developing a big following on this forum and others. The folks that own them really seem to like the way they perform.
Aug-27-2019 02:37 PM
truckpro wrote:
I dont know if this is any help, but I am a huge fan of the 5th wheel hitch from Andersen Hitches. It is super light weight and easy to install. Let me know if you have any questions.
Aug-27-2019 11:13 AM
Aug-27-2019 09:48 AM
bobbyg123 wrote:
Well, considering my dealer is installing a B&W Patriot onto my truck tomorrow, this thread has thoroughly depressed me. 😞
Aug-27-2019 08:44 AM
Aug-26-2019 08:01 AM
Aug-26-2019 07:48 AM
Durb wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:
"I justified the cost of my TS3 after just 30 minutes towing with a B&W Patriot which was a nightmare."
PLEASE tell what was creating a "nightmare" for you with the Patriot?
For various reasons, my trailer chucks severely. The Patriot very efficiently transferred all the chucking forces to our seat-backs. Wife told me to fix it or sell the trailer after our first 30 minutes. Did the Bilstiens and air bag thing - nothing. The TS3 fixed it, pure and simple. Not the Patriot's fault, It's just a solid piece of steel that is akin to bolting your pin box to the frame of your truck. I hope the OP's trailer is a smooth runner and he is happy with a solid hitch.
Aug-26-2019 07:41 AM
dryfly wrote:
Let me re-phrase my question as I am not asking about the pros and cons of a pull test. I've heard the arguments for the proceedure, and they are all worthwhile.
I'm assuming one can see the jaws are wrapped around the pin correctly, the handle is closed correctly, and the locking pin is in the pull handle. Based on this, couldn't you "visually" tell if you are high hitched or not?
If NOT, is there any way you could drop the trailer on the bed, unless the hitch had a defect?
Aug-26-2019 07:19 AM
dryfly wrote:cummins2014 wrote:
Basically what some are saying is they never forget to do all those things, you know what they say about never .
And, I'm sure there are those who "never" forget to do a pull test.
Everyone has to have the hookup routine that makes them feel the most confident that they have done everything possible to prevent failure. Also, they pay the consequences of their actions if they are wrong. Sounds like there are different opinions out there.
After reading lots of posts through the years I've found there are lots of good brands of hitches and everyone has their favorite, as well as their own hookup procedure. I still enjoy learning from everyone on this forum.
Aug-26-2019 12:09 AM
dryfly wrote:
Let me re-phrase my question as I am not asking about the pros and cons of a pull test. I've heard the arguments for the proceedure, and they are all worthwhile.
I'm assuming one can see the jaws are wrapped around the pin correctly, the handle is closed correctly, and the locking pin is in the pull handle. Based on this, couldn't you "visually" tell if you are high hitched or not?
If NOT, is there any way you could drop the trailer on the bed, unless the hitch had a defect?
Aug-25-2019 08:39 PM
cummins2014 wrote:
Basically what some are saying is they never forget to do all those things, you know what they say about never .
Aug-25-2019 07:11 PM
Cummins12V98 wrote:
"I justified the cost of my TS3 after just 30 minutes towing with a B&W Patriot which was a nightmare."
PLEASE tell what was creating a "nightmare" for you with the Patriot?