osprey ram
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There are quite a few adjustable type hitches on the market. Anywhere from 30-40 bucks, to well over $200. I would appreciate any input . Thanx
Adjustable hitches
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Badger 13
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I purchased an Anderson Rapid Hitch back in 1995. I liked the idea that I could use it on my 2500 diesel, and the wife's 1500. I no longer have the diesel, but still have the hitch which is still being used on a 1500, and a Wrangler JK. Just recently I gave it a good aluminum polishing job, and it looks brand new. I have the 2 5/16, and 2" balls. It is not cheapest, but it serves me well and I never had an issue with it.
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I have a Weigh Safe hitch and I like the tongue weight scale. Not cheap either. I also set up my son with a Curt drop shank with a 2/2 5/16 inch ball setup that works with his truck. Not cheap either.
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2003F350
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B&W Tow and Stow. I never put it in the Stow position, but I am routinely swapping between the 2-5/16 ball and the 2" ball (I don't need the 1-7/8) and adjusting the height depending on what I'm pulling. Been worth every penny.
Going to get another shorter drop one for the wife's ride.
Going to get another shorter drop one for the wife's ride.
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Another Anderson Rapid Hitch user here. Perfect hitch.
62Blazer
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I have a 10" drop aluminum Weigh-Safe hitch. It works good and is nice having the adjustability and 2 or 2 5/16 balls. The aluminum keeps the weight at least reasonable. A few comments:
- In hindsight I would consider just getting a couple different fixed dropped ball mounts. I've really only needed 2 different setups over the years. One is using all 10" of drop (lifted truck on 37's) with the 2" ball for smaller trailers or about 6" of drop with the 2 5/16 ball for larger trailers. Overall price would probably of been a little cheaper.
- There is some slop at every point of adjustment on the hitch. The ball mount platform that lets you adjust the height has some slop and the ball itself has some slop. This is the style where you pull a pin and replace the ball, versus just flipping it around or something.
- I would not want the style where the two size balls are mounted 180 degrees apart. The reason is that it would hang down a good bit more and would rub. I've rubbed the bottom of the shank several times (steep driveway approaches, etc...) and having the second ball underneath would cause it to hang down even further.
- In hindsight I would consider just getting a couple different fixed dropped ball mounts. I've really only needed 2 different setups over the years. One is using all 10" of drop (lifted truck on 37's) with the 2" ball for smaller trailers or about 6" of drop with the 2 5/16 ball for larger trailers. Overall price would probably of been a little cheaper.
- There is some slop at every point of adjustment on the hitch. The ball mount platform that lets you adjust the height has some slop and the ball itself has some slop. This is the style where you pull a pin and replace the ball, versus just flipping it around or something.
- I would not want the style where the two size balls are mounted 180 degrees apart. The reason is that it would hang down a good bit more and would rub. I've rubbed the bottom of the shank several times (steep driveway approaches, etc...) and having the second ball underneath would cause it to hang down even further.
