Air Safe hitches
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 495
Likes: 0
Air Safe hitches
http://airsafehitches.com/receiver_hitches.html#Class5
Anyone ever use one of these systems on a tag trailer?
Anyone ever use one of these systems on a tag trailer?
Cargo Master
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 2,852
Likes: 1
From: Living under the bosses d
It looks to me like alot of $$$ for the "potential" benefits. I see that it reduces the bounce of the tow vehicle a little but there is too many variables to know for sure. The increased fuel mileage.... You may see it over 10K miles but i doubt it would ever make up for the cost of the hitch. I can't imagine that the jerking the trailer does will wear out your transmission much faster with or without this. For 800-900$ I would rather put that cash into another transmission.
IMHO
IMHO
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,496
Likes: 3
From: Simpsonville, KY
I'd see it as being helpful to protect the TRAILER, but the truck? Nah. If I had lab equipment, or expensive horses and too much money, I'd consider it, but not to protect the truck's transmission or the like. That's a LOT of money!
"Mifflin Clay"
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 3,177
Likes: 4
From: Mifflin, PA
Increased gas mileage?? Invest in a Tornado ...or one of the eBay chips being discussed in other threads. Or a gas magnet ....all are much cheaper. 
Or just send me $10.. and I'll send you my fact filled 3 page pamphlet on how to save gallons of gas every day - wether you drive or not!
Or just send me $10.. and I'll send you my fact filled 3 page pamphlet on how to save gallons of gas every day - wether you drive or not!
Last edited by alchymist; Nov 23, 2007 at 07:50 AM.
Junior User
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
From: Michigan
We thought about manufacturing an air-ride hitch for travel trailers. We found that most of the shock is absorbed in the weight distribution system anyway. It also would add too much weight to our current anti-sway hitch (Hensley Arrow). You're better off focusing on eliminating the trailer sway. In 5th wheels, the air-suspension is much more beneficial because there is no weight distribution.
You can check out the Arrow, if you're interested, at www.HensleyMfg.com. It's expensive, but the only hitch that truly eliminates sway. If you don't go that route, just get a decent weight distribution system to absorb the shock.
You can check out the Arrow, if you're interested, at www.HensleyMfg.com. It's expensive, but the only hitch that truly eliminates sway. If you don't go that route, just get a decent weight distribution system to absorb the shock.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 495
Likes: 0
I'd never seen one or heard/read about such a thing.
I saw a used one advertised on a local board (for about 1/2 price) and it peaked my curiosity. The manufacturer's site made some bold claims and was just fishing to see if anyone had first hand experience with one.
I saw a used one advertised on a local board (for about 1/2 price) and it peaked my curiosity. The manufacturer's site made some bold claims and was just fishing to see if anyone had first hand experience with one.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Supercab
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
22
Dec 6, 2012 07:35 AM
