We have just purchased a Shocker Hitch. Haven't received it yet, but would like to know any info, comments, etc. anyone has on this hitch. It has one Firestone airbag but it's mechanics are different that Air Ride brand.
We have just purchased a Shocker Hitch. Haven't received it yet, but would like to know any info, comments, etc. anyone has on this hitch. It has one Firestone airbag but it's mechanics are different that Air Ride brand.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Dan and Marty
How did this hitch work out for you? We just bought a 2005 F-350 and I'm wondering if we should have something like this to cushion the ride for our trailer (64 Overlander). I know it's more truck than we need for the size of our trailer, but we'll also be using it for a slide-in truck camper (probably not at the same time as we're towing).
We've been using a Hensley with our Suburban, but I think that will be overkill with the F-350. Will we need sway control or weight distributing at all?
Thanks for your help,
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Grant Davidson
Milton, ON
1964 Overlander
2005 F-350 SRW 4x4 crew cab long box
1965 Avion C-10 Truck Camper
Shocker -- AirRide hitches have been discussed here at other times. That seems similar. In addition to 2air's question about how it would interact even if you did have WD, previous members who've tried AirRide (now AirSafe?) said the extra length between the TV receiver and trailer hitch resulted in a lot of movement when underway and when WD bars were engaged.
Grant -- You're right on the weight distribution question that you will not be overloading your rear axle, however I certainly would never tow without antisway for anything above the 2-3,000 pound range. Antisway isn't foolproof but it always gives you a better margin of safety than going without. Keep the Hensley.
I have had an AirSafe hitch for three years now and it is still performing exceptionally well. I have never seen or felt any untoward movement cited above.
But we are off topic, since it's not a Shocker Hitch (which, by the name, sounds like it needs a GFI :-)
First of all you asked how we liked the Shocker Hitch. The reason I wanted the Shocker was to get a smoother ride and eliminate the w/d bars. The Shocker was capable, the truck was capable but the receiver hitch on the truck was not. We liked the hitch just fine but we did send it back. By the way the vendor was VERY NICE to work with and took back the hitch without a problem. The workmanship of the hitch was very good. The reason we did not keep it was because we have a class 5 hitch on our truck which requires weight distribution, or go to a class 6 hitch which is an unneccesary expense. Manufacturers of 3/4 ton trucks with a tow option come with a class 5 hitch. 2'air alerted us to this situation and he was correct. We also didn't want to get into insurance issues over this. Shocker Hitches can be used with a class 6 hitch and antisway bars. In fact the Shocker Hitch had an antisway mount installed on it.
We think that since you have a Hensley, and know how to use it, why not use it. And so what if it is overkill, bigger is always better.
We think that since you have a Hensley, and know how to use it, why not use it. And so what if it is overkill, bigger is always better.
Dan and Marty
Thanks for the advice. I agree that I should keep the Hensley. Perhaps the Mor/Ryde Rubber Leaf System would be a better way to go for smoothing out the ride.
Anyone using this system?
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Grant Davidson
Milton, ON
1964 Overlander
2005 F-350 SRW 4x4 crew cab long box
1965 Avion C-10 Truck Camper
This Mor/Ride system is designed for leaf springs. Your Airstream should have torsion bars for the suspension. They are two different things. Or, are you thinking about adding them to the truck?
This Mor/Ride system is designed for leaf springs. Your Airstream should have torsion bars for the suspension. They are two different things. Or, are you thinking about adding them to the truck?
Yes, for the truck. I've only driven it about 500 miles and I don't mind the way it rides, but most of that was on the New York State Thruway so maybe it would ride rougher on secondary roads. The cost is around $1300 installed by Mor/Ryde at their plant in Elkhart, Indiana.
I'd be interested in hearing from anyone who has done this as to what difference it made in the ride. The main reason for doing this would be to protect the trailer.
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Grant Davidson
Milton, ON
1964 Overlander
2005 F-350 SRW 4x4 crew cab long box
1965 Avion C-10 Truck Camper
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We liked the hitch just fine but we did send it back. By the way the vendor was VERY NICE to work with and took back the hitch without a problem. The workmanship of the hitch was very good. The reason we did not keep it was because we have a class 5 hitch on our truck which requires weight distribution, or go to a class 6 hitch which is an unneccesary expense. Manufacturers of 3/4 ton trucks with a tow option come with a class 5 hitch. 2'air alerted us to this situation and he was correct. We also didn't want to get into insurance issues over this. Shocker Hitches can be used with a class 6 hitch and antisway bars. In fact the Shocker Hitch had an antisway mount installed on it. 
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