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01-13-2014, 11:13 AM
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2 Rivet Member
Pinetta
, Florida
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 28
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Help-'59 Hitch/Sway
I will be towing with a 3/4 ton Chevy Diesel Truck. I would like any suggestions/opinions of what setup to use.
Many thanks......Josh
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01-13-2014, 01:59 PM
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#2
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4 Rivet Member
2011 30' Classic
2007 25' International CCD
1993 32' Excella
Largo
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 355
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Pro Pride 3P. By the way, where the heck is Pinetta? Any relation to Lou P?
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2015 GMC Denali 2500, 4x4, Duramax diesel, Topper, Pro Pride 3 P, Sendel 16" with Michelin LTs, one Yellow Labrador Retriever (AS security)
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01-13-2014, 02:26 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 31' Sovereign
Miami
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 3,137
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Depends on what you are towing. While the ProPride 3P is undeniably a fine product, it is both heavy and expensive. There are many less expensive, very capable alternatives offered by Reese, Blue Ox and Anderson.
Unfortunately each has its rabid proponents and opponents so it is really a matter of doing your homework and deciding for yourself.
For the record, I use a Reese hitch with 600# bars. The setup has worked well for me during the past seven years and 50000 plus miles of towing. The only complaint I have is that I have whacked my shins into that big stinger a million times -- you would think I'd learn.
Enjoy the journey,
Mike
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01-13-2014, 03:09 PM
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#4
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Rivet Master
1959 26' Overlander
Western
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,468
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01-13-2014, 04:35 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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Definetly depends on what you will be towing. I use the Andersen WD system with my Bambi II and could not be happier.
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MICHAEL
Do you know what a learning experience is? A learning experience is one of those things that says "You know that thing that you just did? Don't do that."
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01-13-2014, 04:44 PM
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#6
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2 Rivet Member
Pinetta
, Florida
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 28
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Thanks. What's your tow vehicle.
This trailer has a light TW and we are used to heavier loads. I don't want it too stiff
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01-17-2014, 04:12 PM
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#7
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3 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Harlingen
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 131
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The Andersen works very well with an adequate tow vehicle like yours and light to moderate tongue weights. Clean, quiet, lightweight, easy to hitch/unhitch, and easy to adjust to eliminate "porpoising".
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02-16-2014, 02:55 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Pinetta
, Florida
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 28
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I am trying to figure out which model Andersen for the 59? Bracket size is the main question. Anyone have an idea?
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02-16-2014, 04:08 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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You will have to measure the frame to see what brackets you will need. Once you have that measurement give Andersen a call. Tell them what you have and they will fix you up with the package you need.
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MICHAEL
Do you know what a learning experience is? A learning experience is one of those things that says "You know that thing that you just did? Don't do that."
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02-16-2014, 04:36 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Pinetta
, Florida
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 28
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I would like to measure it but i have yet to go get the TT.
Looking for a 59 owner with a original tongue.
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02-16-2014, 04:50 PM
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#11
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Rivet Master
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 7,721
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Mine is 2" x 4". Your's may vary as there were a half dozen models made in two different factories.
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