nick11 wrote:
No doubt the BD3 is an awesome hitch and has some articulation. The drawbacks are that it weighs 160 lbs, is over $2k and you need to be pretty level and straight with the trailer to hook-unhook. With the Anderson you can be un level and at 90 deg to your trailer and still hook - unhook with ease. It also rides great going down the road with no airbags to deal with. Extremely simple, easy to use and easy to remove.
The airbags are what seperates the Hensley hitches from the pack.
They absorb the bumps in the road. vs. the trailer and truck frame taking the impact of the road.
The BD separates into 2 pieces making easy enough to remove.
Having a totally empty bed is overated. I use my truck for work and never have an empty bed.
The hitch,tools,supplies, lumber something is always in the bed.