Drop hitch? What type of hitch do you use?

[El Jefe]

I have a B&W Tow & Stow. Triple ball, 5” drop. I didn’t buy it for the TRX specifically or anything, used it with my last 3 trucks. But it works.
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Actually eying up that Weigh Safe though. Would be nice to have something a little lighter and less clunky. This forum is always good for spending my money.

. . .have the 2 ball version of this. Like you, this forum guarantees additional money will be spent.

 

[NewtoTRX]

I have a B&W Tow & Stow. Triple ball, 5” drop. I didn’t buy it for the TRX specifically or anything, used it with my last 3 trucks. But it works.
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Actually eying up that Weigh Safe though. Would be nice to have something a little lighter and less clunky. This forum is always good for spending my money.

What boat are you pulling? I’ve got a 2075 Lund that I‘m wondering how much sag there will be. Yours looks fairly level.

 

[Somefun]

I picked up the weight safe 8 inch drop hitch with the 1 7/8, 2” and 2 5/16” balls. Very nice quality hitch I never own one before I’m very impressed with it.

 

[OnTheReel]

What boat are you pulling? I’ve got a 2075 Lund that I‘m wondering how much sag there will be. Yours looks fairly level.

Alumacraft Trophy 185. I was pleasantly surprised at how little squat there is.

 

[DIABLOPOWER702]

My mall crawl protector

 

[l2azorback]

Weigh-Safe weight distribution hitch, 8 inch drop. Towing seven thousand pound car trailer.
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I love my Aluma Tilt trailer to haul my 1969 Camaro. I purchased this same set-up after seeing yours! I have a tongue mounted tool box that I store all of my tie downs and tools. I am going to have to raise it to clear the bolts on the top. I have some aluminum square tubing that I plan to notch to make it work. Thank you for sharing!

 

[Cromin8tor]

I’ve had this it for years, it works great, it’s a no-brainer I’ve towed everything from my golf cart to my 10,000 pound off-road trailer with my off-road car in it.

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch-Ball-Mount/Andersen/AM3405.html

 

[Mymcodebee]

So for hauling a 26' camper 5000 lbs empty I would need a 2" Shank?

https://www.amazon.com/Weigh-Safe-Distribution-WSWD6-2-Included/dp/B08FMVN283/ref=sr_1_5?gclid=Cj0KCQjwspKUBhCvARIsAB2IYutZJAmfNa0fjZmCyIk_N14TH1-TS_lqPYkFrzY4HuN595LfGDR7xpsaAsGLEALw_wcB&hvadid=580688862928&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9002649&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=b&hvrand=15862119359373681224&hvtargid=kwd-300611797867&hydadcr=7058_13212058&keywords=weigh%2Bsafe%2Btrailer%2Bhitch&qid=1652893570&sr=8-5&th=1

I am going from an 05 3500 cummins dually that needs nothing to haul so this distribution thing is all new....

 

[wstaab]

2 inch shank, 8 inch drop for a TRX.

 

[Termite]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007UTPUDQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[gonoles]

Weigh-Safe weight distribution hitch, 8 inch drop. Towing seven thousand pound car trailer.
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Hey @wstaab -

Great looking setup! I'm a super trailer towing n00b. I'm looking to purchase the WDH like yours to tow a 26' boat and trailer. Weight Safe recommends disconnecting the spring-arms before backing up. I'm interested in your feedback. What's your process for backing up? Do you remove the spring-arms before backing up? If you do remove the spring-arms, how long does it take to remove the spring-arms and is it a PITA?

Thank you sir! Cheers

 

[PunisherTRX]

Picked this B&W from a fellow forum member who was exiting the TRX scene. I paid $50 bucks for it plan on using it for my 2023 when it comes in.

 

[Two]

Weight Safe recommends disconnecting the spring-arms before backing up.

I prefer WDH hitches with active anti sway control, but either way, I would not get one that requires unhooking anything just to back up.

 

[Yreka_Kid]

Picked this B&W from a fellow forum member who was exiting the TRX scene. I paid $50 bucks for it plan on using it for my 2023 when it comes in.

I had one of these tow/stow on my 2500, they are fantastic

 

[Mymcodebee]

I had one of these tow/stow on my 2500, they are fantastic

I do not unhook my bars when I’m backing up. A battery operated jack will make it a breeze.

 

[gonoles]

I picked up the weight safe 8 inch drop hitch with the 1 7/8, 2” and 2 5/16” balls. Very nice quality hitch I never own one before I’m very impressed with it.

Did you go with the Cerakote Black Drop Hitch (Aluminum) or the Steel Drop Hitch?

 

[Manny1424]

Weigh-Safe weight distribution hitch, 8 inch drop. Towing seven thousand pound car trailer.
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Hey I see your trailer is aluminum? Have you had any issues with the weight distribution hitch because everyone keeps telling me I can’t use it on an aluminum trailer.

 

[wstaab]

No issues on an my aluminum trailer. ALUMA trailers are quality aluminum material. Can not comment on other aluminum trailers.

 

[Kevo]

How much drop on your hitch? Pics of it hooked up if possible.

This is my hitch. A total of 3 booboos prevented with it .

 

[Spottswoode]

Hey guys, so the trailer I am buying has a 20 inch coupler height from the ground. And my TRX measures about 23" from bottom of hitch receiver to ground. Weight safe has several drop height options, I am thinking the 6" or 8" would work. Just dont want to drag the bottom of the hitch on rough road when it's all loaded up, so I am leaning towards the 6". But then the trailer might not ride perfectly level. So I am not sure which one to get.