Hitch advice request

[LodgeCampman]

On my last 5’er I had a Trail Air pin box and pulled the trailer with a Volvo 770 with the stock commercial hitch. As I do a mental build of my next truck/5’er combination I want to make sure I cover all the bases.

What is preferred…an air ride hitch on the truck or an air ride pin box on the trailer?

All advice, recommendations, and criticism is welcome.

-Lodge

 

[mntnman]

If you will be using the 770 for the towing I would look at the ET hitch.

 

[LodgeCampman]

Need to clarify...I will be purchasing a 1 ton truck (probably a 2013 Ram 3500) to pull the LM San Antonio we're considering.

-Lodge

 

[Bob&Patty]

Lodge, a hitch and pinbox are a personal choice. The weight rating is the main thing to consider. In your case...at least a 20K hitch. I installed a Mor/Ryde pinbox only and saved lots of money over the air ride hitches and pinboxes. I have little to no chucking. JMHO

 

[Dodgman]

Just put a 5th Air-borne pin box on our 2011 San Antonio it sure helped the way things ride inside the trailer.we pull with a 05 Dodge Dually.

 

[aatauses]

We may have overkill, but the ride is nice. We have a BH 3670 with a mor ride pin and have a Husky air hitch in the Chev 3500 dually.
al

 

[mmomega]

I've heard nothing but good things about the TrailerSaver TS3, I have no experience with it personally but I know quite a few members have it and rave about how nice it is.

 

[jbeletti]

I've heard nothing but good things about the TrailerSaver TS3, I have no experience with it personally but I know quite a few members have it and rave about how nice it is.

In less than a month, I too hope to raving about the TS3

Jim

 

[Northwestchill]

We have a 2011 Big Horn 2985RL that we pull with a 2009 Silverado Duramax 2500HD. We have Firestone bags on the truck and a Reese 15K hitch. I'm hearing of stress applied to the coach with a rigid hitch and pinbox and I'm trying to decide whether to buy a air pinbox or air hitch. Any help with this along with makes ie. Trail air, airborne etc will be extremely helpful.
Thanks

 

[alkyspeed]

TrailerSaver TS3, very hard to beat.

 

[Northwestchill]

Thanks Jim, focusing on the Hensley BD3.

 

[Northwestchill]

Bought the Trailsaver BD3 last October and used it for the first time last weekend. Quite a difference from towing with the rigid Reese. Smooth ride, no chucking and easy hook up. Definitely has my vote.

 

[DW_Gray]

I have to agree, the next time around, I'll go for the TrailerSaver TS3. Although, I am very satisfied with the Trailair right now. It's a matter of personal choice.