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Posted: 08/20/12 09:18pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Has anyone tried a shocker hitch? Awful spendy, but I am thinking it might smooth out the ride when I am towing my boat tandem behind my 5er.


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Does this hitch allow any weight redistribution?

I've used the AirSafe hitch for the past six years, which also has airbags for a smooth ride. My Class V AirSafe does allow for weight redistribution when it is needed. It does cost more, however.

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Posted: 08/21/12 06:54am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

I'm not sure if it allows weight distribution or not. Weight distribution isn't needed on my boat.

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I saw one being used on a large utility trailer behind a lube truck. It looked like it was doing its job while rolling down the interstate. I know the rear suspension of the truck doesn't flex at all so the hitch was cycling pretty good up/down but looked as if it was making a smoother ride.


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Airstreamer67 wrote:

Does this hitch allow any weight redistribution?

I've used the AirSafe hitch for the past six years, which also has airbags for a smooth ride. My Class V AirSafe does allow for weight redistribution when it is needed. It does cost more, however.


We have the Airsafe also. makes a huge improvement in ride on rough roads and works fine with WD setups. Spendy so IMHO it only makes sense if you travel a lot. Ours is either the Class VI or VII, whichever has a 2.5" stinger for my Class V 2.5" receiver. Only downside for us is the weight. The Airsafe is around 100lbs with a WD head on it. I have a small harbor freight roll around moving dolly to move it around after I take it off.


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Posted: 08/21/12 11:50am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Airstreamer67 wrote:

Does this hitch allow any weight redistribution?


The tongue mount hitch allows for weight distribution.


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