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Old 03-24-2015 | 08:48 PM
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What are you guys using for a ball mount. The Gen Y seem nice?

http://www.genyhitch.com/classvhitches.html
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Old 03-24-2015 | 09:13 PM
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This. And I like it a lot. 14K capacity, easy adjustment for height and I got it free from a relative...


http://www.4wd.com/Jeep-Hitches-Hitc...j_prodcat&gp=1
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Old 03-25-2015 | 07:42 AM
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I am not a fan of those adjustable hitches for towing. I don't like all the movement in them and much prefer specific solid drawbars for each trailer. As a matter of fact, I have a contraption I bought that snugs my drawbar into the receiver making the whole setup quite solid and QUIET.
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Old 03-25-2015 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Sydwayz
I am not a fan of those adjustable hitches for towing. I don't like all the movement in them and much prefer specific solid drawbars for each trailer. As a matter of fact, I have a contraption I bought that snugs my drawbar into the receiver making the whole setup quite solid and QUIET.
Good point. I tow so little that I don/t mind the slop and rattle. Were I doing more towing and for longer diatances I'd be there with you having dedicated drawbars for each trailer.

What is the gizmo you have that takes tightens things up? I smell a new gadget that I need!
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Old 03-25-2015 | 12:24 PM
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I have wrapped tape around my receiver and then crammed it in there before to quiet it down... way ghetto yes lol.
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Old 03-25-2015 | 08:47 PM
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Thanks guys. I would like to get something with a rating over 14K. What do you think of this one

http://www.reeseprod.com/products/ba...syKKLaRuyIOl18
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Old 03-25-2015 | 09:01 PM
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Thanks guys. I would like to get something with a rating over 14K. What do you think of this one

http://www.reeseprod.com/products/ba...syKKLaRuyIOl18
That's a nice looking insert, I bet it's pricey! The only problem is it's a straight bar, you usually have to have a rise or drop insert to get the trailer level. Nice seeing you at the Thunder Run at Tarpon Point!
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Sydwayz - what contration are you using to stop the slop on a straight draw bar? That slop drives me crazy!
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Old 03-26-2015 | 08:58 AM
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This is the one that I haven't worn out yet:
http://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Access...er/RM-061.html

They make them for a 2" hitch and a 2.5" hitch. I put a couple spacers on it, and really torque it down with a breaker bar. On a recent 2500 mile towing round trip, it was still tight when I came home.
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Old 03-26-2015 | 10:59 AM
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^ Interesting I like that!
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