![Reply](/forums/images/krv/buttons/reply.gif) |
03-06-2024, 03:56 PM
|
#1
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2022
Location: Spokane
Posts: 13
|
Trailersaver hitch TS3
Hensley Trailsaver TS3 hitch. Is anyone using this hitch? I would like to hear from people actually using one. We have a 2023 Fuzion 430, towing it with a 2020 GMC 3500HD SWA, 6.6 Duramax, its a mighty bouncy ride, and we would like to do everything we can to avoid the frame flex issue or at least mitigate the damage. Thanks
|
|
|
03-06-2024, 04:23 PM
|
#2
|
Site Team
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Modesto
Posts: 20,357
|
Have you considered a Reese goose box?
__________________
![](image.php?s=048c9ea887fc6b4f53adf728c7912d29&u=14512&type=sigpic&dateline=1418489574)
2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
|
|
|
03-06-2024, 07:14 PM
|
#3
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 4,224
|
Well 20k GVWR, have you considered a DRW, I assume SWA stands for Single Wheel Axle.
__________________
Russ & Paula and Belle the Beagle.
2016 Ram Laramie 3500 DRW 14,000# GVWR (New TV)
2005 Copper Canyon 293 FWSLS 32’ GVWR 12,360
Visit and enjoy Oregon State Parks
|
|
|
03-07-2024, 05:14 PM
|
#4
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2023
Location: Bryan
Posts: 227
|
We towed a 40 FT HitchHiker Champagne, a bit over 19,000 LB with a 6.7L, F350 DRW crewcab for almost 10 years using a TS3. The last year we had the trailer, I had to replace the air springs and pneumatic line while I was working on the hitch. Loved the Binkley commercial hitch head. The trailer had MPR/Ryde IS suspension and shocks. The rig rode very well and the trailer was well behaved.
Ken
If I went back to a 5er, the TS3 is the only hitch I would use. I would also have MOR/Ryde IS on the trailer.
__________________
2023 Cougar, 2022 F150 EcoBoost tow max Lariat 4x4 Off Road. Former full-time RVer
|
|
|
03-08-2024, 04:26 PM
|
#5
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2022
Location: Spokane
Posts: 13
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by chuckster57
Have you considered a Reese goose box?
|
Looking at those also but was very intrigued with the trailersaver.
|
|
|
03-08-2024, 05:10 PM
|
#6
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2023
Location: Bryan
Posts: 227
|
Personally, I do not see the Goose Box as anything more than a goose neck adapter with an air bag. I would not touch a trailer with a Goose Box.
Ken
__________________
2023 Cougar, 2022 F150 EcoBoost tow max Lariat 4x4 Off Road. Former full-time RVer
|
|
|
03-09-2024, 04:42 PM
|
#7
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2022
Location: Spokane
Posts: 13
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by TXiceman
Personally, I do not see the Goose Box as anything more than a goose neck adapter with an air bag. I would not touch a trailer with a Goose Box.
Ken
|
One of the reason I would not swap out the pin box with the goose neck is it will void the warranty on the frame, and all the video reviews I have watched no one is that impressed with it.
|
|
|
03-09-2024, 04:43 PM
|
#8
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2022
Location: Spokane
Posts: 13
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by TXiceman
We towed a 40 FT HitchHiker Champagne, a bit over 19,000 LB with a 6.7L, F350 DRW crewcab for almost 10 years using a TS3. The last year we had the trailer, I had to replace the air springs and pneumatic line while I was working on the hitch. Loved the Binkley commercial hitch head. The trailer had MPR/Ryde IS suspension and shocks. The rig rode very well and the trailer was well behaved.
Ken
If I went back to a 5er, the TS3 is the only hitch I would use. I would also have MOR/Ryde IS on the trailer.
|
Thank you.
|
|
|
03-10-2024, 07:18 AM
|
#9
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Roseville
Posts: 292
|
I have a goose box and really like it. It improved the ride greatly. No more chunking!!
|
|
|
03-28-2024, 07:47 PM
|
#10
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2024
Location: Salt Lake City
Posts: 1
|
I've had a TS3 on the back of my truck (Volvo semi) that has pulled my last two toyhaulers. Currently a Fuzion 315. It's a great! hitch. Semi trucks have very stiff suspension and can break trailer frames. This hitch stops that.
You just can't go wrong with this hitch or the next model up (depending on the weight of the towed trailer). And TrailerSavers support is 2nd to none.
|
|
|
03-29-2024, 04:01 AM
|
#11
|
Site Team
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Modesto
Posts: 20,357
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by AnnaMikk
One of the reason I would not swap out the pin box with the goose neck is it will void the warranty on the frame, and all the video reviews I have watched no one is that impressed with it.
|
The goose box will not void the frame warranty, I have installed LOTS of goose boxes in my career as an RV tech and haven’t heard a single complaint other than the rare bag leaking. But as with EVERY hitch, a pre trip inspection is in order. Too each their own, that’s what makes this country a decent place to live.
__________________
![](image.php?s=048c9ea887fc6b4f53adf728c7912d29&u=14512&type=sigpic&dateline=1418489574)
2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
|
|
|
03-29-2024, 02:41 PM
|
#12
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 4,224
|
How heavy are your toys? Have you weighed your TV and TV and TH figure out pin weight percentage? Too light of pin will cause chucking/bouncing. A toy hauler should be between 17% and 20% pin weight.
__________________
Russ & Paula and Belle the Beagle.
2016 Ram Laramie 3500 DRW 14,000# GVWR (New TV)
2005 Copper Canyon 293 FWSLS 32’ GVWR 12,360
Visit and enjoy Oregon State Parks
|
|
|
![Reply](/forums/images/krv/buttons/reply.gif) |
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Threads |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|