Perplexing Husky hitch issue-square bars

[retirenow]

I bought a 23' Flying Cloud, and it came with a Husky Centerline weight distribution hitch. I had to lower the ball mount to get it to close to the correct height for my F-150, but so far so good. Now here is the weird part. The pins that hold the square spring bars in place were 5/16 diameter. They were also deformed, bent etc. The trunnion has a hole for a 3/8 pin. So, a mismatch for sure. The bars and hitch both say Husky on them. Being somewhat frugal (cheap) I tried to drill out the spring bars to 3/8 figuring the reason for the deformed safety pins was the hole size mismatch. That did not work as the bars were too hard, so a machine shop drilled them out for me for $10. The Husky pins I bought were 3/8, so what could go wrong. Anyway, a test run of 60 miles showed the new pins also bent to where I had to pound them out. I cannot find the part number for new spring bars, and an older instruction sheet shows the safety pines to be 1/4 inch. Odd. So, anyone have an idea what I have? I am thinking it is a collection of parts made up into a hitch. Should I just stop messing with this hitch and get a new one? If so, what is a decent brand / model that wont break the bank? Max 6,000 trailer weight, maybe 700-730 lbs on the tongue. Thanks!

[Bill M.]

Yeah, I would get a different hitch. Something is wrong there. I use a 12 year old Reese St. Line from Camping world and am happy with it but I am not sure what I would buy on the current market. But I would not get a Husky. Blue Ox maybe.

[CBWELL]

I have a Husky Centreline and have used it for 5 years without any of the problems you describe. Have you gone onto the Husky website to make sure you have it installed correctly. Also call Husky and question them. They are great to deal with!! I called and asked about the paint coming off of the square end of the hitch where the bars go into and they sent me new complete parts at no cost. These are very good hitches and eliminate sway as good as a Reese or better. I have owned both so I can honestly compare, rather than some here that go from hearsay. A VERY HAPPY HUSKY CENTRELINE OWNER!!