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Old 07-22-2014, 09:29 AM   #21
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It would seem, that in this case, the Anderson Ultimate Hitch would have the advantage.

http://www.andersenhitches.com/Catal...onnection.aspx
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Old 07-22-2014, 11:36 AM   #22
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It would seem, that in this case, the Anderson Ultimate Hitch would have the advantage.

http://www.andersenhitches.com/Catal...onnection.aspx
I like that set up. I currently have the 25K Air Safe set up and love the ride. Taking it out of the truck is a PITA

http://www.airsafehitches.com/25k.html
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Old 07-22-2014, 01:44 PM   #23
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OuchI painted my jaws chevy orange so it is easier to see and when mine locks it it has a pin that goes thru the handle and the 5th wheel plate to make sure it wont come unlocked.I still pull test it to.
great idea on the orange paint
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Old 07-22-2014, 03:37 PM   #24
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ouch. Sorry to hear/see that. Makes me glad my hitch couples up with the handle in the closed position. Kind of comforting watching the handle extend then drop back into the closed position as I back into the hitch pin.
I still visually inspect the kingpin and latch, as well as do a pull test EVERY TIME (knock wood ... so far).
I figured they all did this...When I back into mine, its spring loaded, the handle snaps across and down....Then I put the safety pin in
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Old 07-22-2014, 07:33 PM   #25
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When I back into mine, its spring loaded, the handle snaps across and down....Then I put the safety pin in

Yup, but not before I put it in drive and Give it a slight tug. Been a "habit" since '89.
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Old 07-23-2014, 09:20 AM   #26
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I figured they all did this...When I back into mine, its spring loaded, the handle snaps across and down....Then I put the safety pin in
Ya me tooo.
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Old 07-25-2014, 01:27 AM   #27
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that really sucks-
I painted the jaws white- so they are really easy to see when looking in the hitch really helped.

2. you may want to check a local truck body shop for a new bed. May places that put utility bodys on trunks take off brand new beds- and sell them cheap.

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Old 07-25-2014, 06:32 AM   #28
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Yes, this is a must IMO. My Husky automatically locks shut/closed when I back into the hitched position. If I don't hear that "click" or see the handle move to the "locked" position I know there is something not lined up. Granted, I still visually inspect and conduct the ol pull test....

My Curt is the same way. Its like a Semi truck hitch, where you back in and it automatically locks the jaws of the hitch around the king pin. Its a nice setup.
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