dosbeagles Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 What is the best hitch for a travel trailer if cost is not a constraint? Quote Chris & Joni The Beagles now 3 Daphne, Ace and Flash looking 2016 Acura MDX http://jnctravelogue.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 That would depend upon the size and weight of the trailer to be towed. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dosbeagles Posted March 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 gathering information probably around 10K to 12K Quote Chris & Joni The Beagles now 3 Daphne, Ace and Flash looking 2016 Acura MDX http://jnctravelogue.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chief916 Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 I have a Hensley hitch for my Grand Design Imagine 2800 which I best can remember is like 10k lbs. I also use a Hensley for my Heartland Cyclone which I use a Volvo HDT to pull it. Both hitches run about $3000.00 or so each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agesilaus Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 A lot of people seem to like Hensleys and Blue Ox, I've never used or even seen either one. Both are pricey tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fpmtngal Posted March 25, 2020 Report Share Posted March 25, 2020 I’ve seen both, and both have their advocates. They both have advantages and disadvantages. There’s also the Propride hitch - I’m told it works the same or similar to the Hensley, may be a spin-off but I have no real knowledge of that. When I looked at them, I liked the way the Blue Ox uses leverage to get the bars in place, I thought it might be something I (a small solo female) could manage. The Hensley has most of the weight and hitch on the trailer, not the TV and operates on different principles, which I don’t understand particularly. It’s heavy if you are concerned about tongue and hitch weight (always a big concern with my rig). My personal experience has only been with the Anderson and while it works great for me, I’m not entirely sure how well it would work with a big, heavy trailer. I think the most important thing when using a hitch is to get it properly adjusted. It seems that most WDHs - when properly set up - will get the job done. If the hitch isn’t set up right then even the best hitch will not do it’s job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb0zke Posted March 26, 2020 Report Share Posted March 26, 2020 "It seems that most WDHs - when properly set up - will get the job done. If the hitch isn’t set up right then even the best hitch will not do it’s job." Amen! Quote David Lininger, kb0zke 1993 Foretravel U300 40' (sold) 2022 Grand Design Reflection 315RLTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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