Question for AirSafe Hitch Owners

[submariner]

Has anybody tried those as alternative : http://shockerhitch.com/Special_Offers.php


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[ron barrow]

I tow a 35 foot Airstream Classic with my GMC 2500 hd Duramax. I have had many different types of hitches and this AIRSAFE class 6 is by far the best one, hardly know it is back there. Everything in the trailer stay in place, a worth while investment. Same chains and pigtail.

[Larry C]

I sold our 30' Excella that I had pulled with the Class 5 Airsafe and my Reese Dual Cam, over 65,000 miles. Loved it!
Now, we have a 34'er that I remodeled the interior, and am pulling it with the same truck (2003 Dodge/Cummins, 6 speed manual). So far I really can't tell any difference in the feel of the trailer while towing, except, with the 3rd axle, I have a lot more braking power. I've pulled the 34 about 2,000 miles during the past three weeks.

I really couldn't justify the additional cost of the Class 6 Airsafe for pulling a 34....
Good luck! Keep us posted.

Larry

Originally Posted by submariner

Quick additional question: would you guys recommend the class VI with the integrated shocks over the class V or is the V sufficient to pull a 34ft limited ?


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[submariner]

I did some reserach and came across a third Manufacturer . their Air Ride Hitch seem to be build pretty good as well, but prizing is the same as Air Safe. This manufacturer uses a glide system, which i would think might wera out quicker, depending on the area you travel and how much dirt you pick up.
Cargo Glide Air Hitch by Bar Z Gallery

[Rolland]

Originally Posted by submariner

Rolland,
this looks great. Do youmind telling us little more about your hitch and what your overall cost was to built it ? do you have plans you developed?

thanks

Have a machine and welding shop, just made one for myself. Made it quite a bit heavier duty than the ones I looked at. Wanted to use my Reese equalizer bars with the hitch, and wanted a standard air bladder. Used 4 cam followers per side instead of 2, lots of adjustments for height and angles. It is the same length pin to ball as the Reese was. It really helped with the ride. I had spare Reese hitches, so used them for parts along with the steel and other materials, probably have about $200 in it plus a lot of labor and thought.

[slowmover]

Impressive.

[Adiredneck]

Nice job, Rolland. But you are much more handy than I am!

[Adiredneck]

Submariner, if you are comparing the Class V and Class VI, there are two factors to consider. The first is tongue weight, but I can't think of any AS that would exceed the Class V. But the other is the question of whether or not you are using a WD hitch in combination with the AirSafe. In that case, AirSafe says to subtract 25% of the rated capacity if you use the 12" WD bracket. I was still within specs, but decided to go for the Class VI to increased my margins. I'm very pleased with the resulting ride and handling for both TV and TT.

[Airstreamer67]

I've been running my Class V AirSafe since 2006. It has made a big difference to the trailer and me and my old F250.

I can see why this hitch is popular amongst the horse-hauling crowd. I'm sure the horses can tell the difference standing up on those slim legs riding on rough highways.

I did have to install longer chains and electric connections, as I recall.