I currently have a B&W I use to pull my 38ft TT. Hitch is easy to use and weight distribution is fantastic but lacks the sway control I am looking for. Thanks for your video. Most likely switching to Weigh Safe
I recently saw on B&W that they have an extended shank for the Continuum hitch. It stated that it allows the tailgate to open. They did have a caveat that it “could” change handling slightly. If you could open you tailgate would that change you ranking of the Continuum hitch?
Hello Cory. I like the concept of the Weigh Safe. After reading the instructions I have one major concern with the Weigh Safe and that is during setup. My Ford F150 hitch is rated for 500# "weight carrying" tongue weight and 1400# weight distribution. I pull a 9000# sailboat with 1000# tongue weight. Can Weigh Safe guarantee me that I will not bend the hitch or truck frame or damage any other component when I do the initial weigh during setup? Especially since the distance to the ball is well past industry test standards for hitches. Great videos by the way. Thanks for the effort.
That's a great question - I'd recommend calling Weigh Safe directly and speaking with them. My inclination says you’ll be just fine but I am certainly not an engineer and could never speak for Weigh Safe. Sounds like a cool boat!
Hey Cory, thank you for the honest feedback! Wanted to clear up a couple of things to help ease any concerns. The jack foot just needs to be raised a bit higher than the composite spring bars to prevent contact during tight turns-removal is only needed if it doesn't fit through. Any foot with a diameter of 6” or less shouldn’t need to be removed. As for the composite springs, they’re painted for UV protection and can be washed without degradation. No need to remove the spring bar assembly.
Here is what my manual states: "The load bars are made of a composite and are vulnerable to damage by Phosphoric acid and Hydrofluoric acid which may be present in automotive cleaning agents. They are also used by many touchless car washes as part of a buffered cleaning solution. Repeated exposure to these chemicals may damage the bars" Has this changed?
@@WanderingWeekends Yes, our instructions were revised shortly after the release of the Continuum. Hendrickson, our partner in making the bars, cautioned against exposing the composite springs to those acids, thus the original language in the instructions, but after further consultation with them they retracted that recommendation and we revised our instructions. Composite springs have been used in numerous automotive applications dating back to the 80’s and there is no evidence that washing the springs degrades them over time. You can find our latest manual and instructions on the B&W website. Appreciate you pinning the comment!
As a side note, I had the heavy duty Weigh Safe hitch (non-wdh) for towing my boat. The guage failed almost immediately. Didn't really need it because I used my Sureline scale.
I own both. First let me say that we take 2-3 week trips and then come home. When at home I take the head unit off and store it so my truck will fit in the garage. I started with the Weigh Safe Heavy and towed 4-5,000 miles. I was happy with the way it towed but got tired of the weight of the head unit and the bars. I then purchased the Continuum and have towed 3-4,000 miles with it. Sway has not been an issue and I love the ease of hooking up/unhooking. I also enjoy being able to back up without unhooking and the ride in my truck is overall smoother. Also ground clearance has yet to be an issue, and we primarily stay in state parks. My pro/con list would be a little different than Cory's, but overall I appreciate your videos. Keep up the good work.
I’m glad you brought up the point of how companies’ market matters. Most of your hitch videos start with ads of ProPride saying lives are in danger with every hitch other than theirs.
I’ve had the B&W for about 1.5yrs (Ram 1500 + 28’ TT, 6500lbs loaded). Overall, I have had a good experience with it including mountain passes and desert windstorms. However, I did make what could have been a major error. I had misread the owner’s manual regarding lubing the spindle. I thought it said 2500-5000 miles. No! The manual states to re-lube every 250-500 miles! On my last trip, I did have a few instances where the spring mount appeared to be jammed into position and I had a very difficult time reconnecting the trailer. I now believe this was due to the lack of greasing the spindle correctly. Learned my lesson and ordered a new head unit.
When you decide to write your memoirs, I have your working title: “The Hitch Hawkers guide to the Universe”. Nice video as always. I got the Middle Weight as a result of your previous evaluation efforts. I love it. I can use my tail gate about half the time, depending on the angle of the site. It always opens in my driveway, which is obviously convenient.
My 2 year-old Weigh Safe Mid-Weight gauge went out while camping last weekend. I texted customer service and got a reply by Monday. They said it was covered under their limited lifetime warranty. They sent me an RMA to pay for return shipping after confirming my purchase. That's what I call great customer service and a a customer friendly warranty. Great Company.
We bought the first gen Weigh Safe heavyweight per your original video. We love it! It is a little heavy but I love the ability to drop the wdh and use a regular towing ball on the same shank. Thanks for sharing all the reviews.
Hello, thank you for your time in making theses videos. They really help us not making mistakes, which some times can be costly. I have a 2024 f250 XLT with 7.3L gas engine and no lift kits. Also the RV ball coupler height is just about 20 inches. For the weigh safe heavy weight distribution hitch, do you think that a 4 inch drop for the receiver would be sufficient, or I should go with the 6 inches? I don't want to be scratching the sidewalk when going in or out of the gas station. Thanks ahead for any response.
You mentioned "frame flex" may be possible with travel trailers but you weren't aware of any widespread problems. There is a good bit of conversation in the Airstream community commonly referred to as "front end separation" or FES (we even have a dedicated FB page). There is a lot of speculation as to what causes it. One of the theories is the load bars are set up with too much tension being applied in order to put more weight on the front axle of the TV. There are many other thoughts as to why this occurs but who really knows since the variables that go into setting up a WD hitch are endless. Anyway many are putting on air shock hitches and that seems to work. The "floating" feeling you refer to in this video and the pressure relief valve has made me want to order the Continuum. The biggest negative for the Continuum is the 2" clearance between the tongue jack and the propane tanks. Mine is so close I worry there's not enough space there. The welds actually make it just under the 2" mark. Thank you for all the effort you put into evaluating all of these hitches. Also you understand what may be a negative for you could actually be a positive for one of your viewers.
I’d love to see B&W place the stress tape on the frame of a travel trailer and report back! Could be very telling. Thank you for watching and engaging! Safe travels!
I really don't know how detrimental the sun and cleaning chemical exposure is for the composite bars but those care instructions must be there for a reason.
I just received my WS heavyweight yesterday and we're picking up our new 14,495# trailer on the 19th. I'm looking forward to towing it with our new hitch. Thank you for all your testing and giving us honest feedback on all the hitches! If not for your videos I would've ended up with a Blue Ox sway pro that the dealer sells. Thanks again!
I purchased the new WeighSafe Heavyweight. U fortunately with the new stile there was not enough room between the ball and head for my trailer to couple. 😢 l can send pictures if you’re interested.
I always enjoy and respect your input on these WD hitches. I have a WS and for me there’s two big cons. One is it’s probably the noisiest WD hitch I’ve owned. And two they’re not to be used with underslung couplers. That’s not an issue until you have a travel trailer with an underslung hitch.
Enjoy your reporting. I have had the Continuum since introduction. All of my experience has been with an F-150 and a 25' trailer. The weight of the hitch system is very important since many of us have tongue weights close to the limits for a 1/2 ton truck. I would really like to see some comparisons of these products used with smaller tow vehicles and trailers 25' and under. I suspect many of the variables in performance you consider may be different with these lighter rigs compared with the bigger TV's and trailers you have used in your tests. In my situation the Weigh Safe product is way too heavy for the hitch weight limits I have. I need the lighter Continuum.
We just started towing and went with the true tow heavyweight. I went pre owned with the discontinued unit as I noticed it could clear the jack when the tailgate is down, so I bought used. After starting our full time journeys, about 600 miles in the scale read zero. I reached out to weigh safe, explained to them the situation and made it clear to them I am not the original owner. They did not care and stand behind their product and sent me out a scale replacement kit at no charge. I will be repairing it soon and excited to use it fully. It towed our 34’ GD reflection flawlessly with zero sway, even on the days I was adjusting it blindly due to the scale reading zero. Their customer service has been excellent as a consumer.
I’m not sure why but I can’t put my tailgate down while hitched. If I had 1/4” more I believe I would miss the switches. Otherwise love the hitch. 2 gen heavy weight with a 2 1/2” shank on 2020 F250 pulling Imagine 3100rd
I’m team Weighsafe thanks to your reviews. I’ve owned the middleweight for two years and it’s been wonderful. Weighsafe just replaced my gauge with no issues. As you’ve stated great people to deal with.
I was planning on the Continuum to be my next hitch (to replace my original Weigh Safe). I would have been pretty upset to spend that kind of money to find out those limitations (protecting the bars, removing the jack plate foot, etc). Those are absolutely deal killers for me. Sure appreciate you pointing that out.
got the first gen based on your initial video of the WS. Glad I got it when I did. Almost went with the BW, but the unproven hydraulics also were a no go for me, the BW needs more time in the field for me. Its a great design/setup, but again, hydro longevity/reliability still needs to be proven over time.
I love my WeighSafe True Tow (Gen 1). The weight is not an issue on this generation because the hitch separates from the stinger with keyed pins. At 70+ years old, the later versions of this hitch would not be option because of the weight. If I had to replace the WeighSafe, I would choose the B&W Continuum for ease of connection for both installing the hitch on the truck as well as connecting to the trailer.
I understand a number of your concerns, though respectfully, I think you are nit picking a bit with some others. Regardless we are here because we want to hear your opinion and I respect the effort you have put in to come to your conclusions. Thank you.
The top 3-4 hitches are all pretty darn good so yes, it comes down to nit picking at times. That said a small annoyance can become a big annoyance over time. Just trying to help folks decide what may fit best for them.
I love these videos. Takes the work out of deciding what hitch to purchase, so thank you! I'm considering purchasing the Weigh Safe Middleweight but heard that nyou need to disconnect the spring arms when backing. What is your experience? That may be a deal breaker for me.
Have you gotten any feedback on how these hitches or any weight distribution in general play with ABS and anti-sway systems that are starting to come on trailers?
Not yet but that will certainly be something to investigate as these trailers move towards those technologies. I'm not sure ABS effects anything but the anti-sway systems likely will.
Have a ‘24 F250 and pulling a ‘24 GD 3100RD with ABS, within first 2 months I got to see how nice ABS is with the trailer. Reason I waited for the ‘24’s to come out. Another Tow behind was on side of highway with 2 blowouts and no shoulder and down side of a hill. I had to lock up to avoid him and oncoming traffic, stayed straight and the BW seemed to pass with flying colors. Really impressed with the control when being passed by semi’s coming and going. Real test will be in June on 2 week trip to YS and back.
I don't know man. I appreciate the effort you put into these videos but all those hitches seem excessively cumbersome, finicky, and over the top to me. Anderson no sway is where its at, light weight, no heavy bars to store, and easy to dial it in for your load every time you connect. I can't be bothered with anything else anymore, I'm so done with heavy clunky things that make noise and get grease everywhere and require washers etc.
I've been running the Anderson since 2021. I bought it because 1) I didn't want to hear all the scraping and banging of the trunnion bars on more traditional hitches, and 2) because it was something my wife could do if ever I was unable. Overall I still like it and will not go to one of the more traditional styles like the weigh safe for the reasons mentioned, but the one irritant that I have run into is when you are mildly jack-knifed when un-hitching and re-hitching. Making sure everything is in alignment can be a pain. In time if the B&W keeps a good reputation, I can see myself moving that way.
I had a great first experience with the Andersen but SO many negative comments from Andersen owners with larger trailers led me to try it on a 36ft unit. I wasn’t terribly impressed. Great for certain size/truck combos.
@@WanderingWeekends That is possible, once the trailer gets too large it may be less effective. Well here's a thought, I'd love to see you retest these hitches on a 1500 with a
@@WanderingWeekendsI’ve run the Andersen on my 2021 GD 2800BH for over 3 years. I tow with a Nissan NV3500 with RAS spring enhancers. It has been a great experience. I could see a lighter vehicle struggling with it if they are towing at the limits.
I've never experienced ground clearance issues and B&W has told me they receive very little complaints regarding ground clearance. That said it does have a little less than some others.
I currently have a B&W I use to pull my 38ft TT. Hitch is easy to use and weight distribution is fantastic but lacks the sway control I am looking for. Thanks for your video. Most likely switching to Weigh Safe
Glad it was helpful! Keep us updated on how they compare for your setup.
I recently saw on B&W that they have an extended shank for the Continuum hitch. It stated that it allows the tailgate to open. They did have a caveat that it “could” change handling slightly. If you could open you tailgate would that change you ranking of the Continuum hitch?
Mexico is hardly over seas.Last time I looked it was still part of Nort America 🤔
Thanks…
Hello Cory. I like the concept of the Weigh Safe. After reading the instructions I have one major concern with the Weigh Safe and that is during setup. My Ford F150 hitch is rated for 500# "weight carrying" tongue weight and 1400# weight distribution. I pull a 9000# sailboat with 1000# tongue weight. Can Weigh Safe guarantee me that I will not bend the hitch or truck frame or damage any other component when I do the initial weigh during setup? Especially since the distance to the ball is well past industry test standards for hitches. Great videos by the way. Thanks for the effort.
That's a great question - I'd recommend calling Weigh Safe directly and speaking with them.
My inclination says you’ll be just fine but I am certainly not an engineer and could never speak for Weigh Safe. Sounds like a cool boat!
Hey Cory, thank you for the honest feedback! Wanted to clear up a couple of things to help ease any concerns. The jack foot just needs to be raised a bit higher than the composite spring bars to prevent contact during tight turns-removal is only needed if it doesn't fit through. Any foot with a diameter of 6” or less shouldn’t need to be removed. As for the composite springs, they’re painted for UV protection and can be washed without degradation. No need to remove the spring bar assembly.
@@BWTrailerHitches good to know! Have the instructions been updated? I’ll pin this comment!
Here is what my manual states: "The load bars are made of a composite and are vulnerable to damage by Phosphoric acid and Hydrofluoric acid which may be present in
automotive cleaning agents. They are also used by many touchless car washes as part of a buffered cleaning solution. Repeated exposure to these chemicals may damage the bars"
Has this changed?
@@WanderingWeekends Yes, our instructions were revised shortly after the release of the Continuum. Hendrickson, our partner in making the bars, cautioned against exposing the composite springs to those acids, thus the original language in the instructions, but after further consultation with them they retracted that recommendation and we revised our instructions. Composite springs have been used in numerous automotive applications dating back to the 80’s and there is no evidence that washing the springs degrades them over time. You can find our latest manual and instructions on the B&W website. Appreciate you pinning the comment!
OK! Great to know. I will clarify in comments section and description.
Curious about using the continuum with a gen y wdh shank? To hep absorb some bounce. Thoughts?
As a side note, I had the heavy duty Weigh Safe hitch (non-wdh) for towing my boat. The guage failed almost immediately. Didn't really need it because I used my Sureline scale.
The scales have a lifetime warranty
I own both. First let me say that we take 2-3 week trips and then come home. When at home I take the head unit off and store it so my truck will fit in the garage.
I started with the Weigh Safe Heavy and towed 4-5,000 miles. I was happy with the way it towed but got tired of the weight of the head unit and the bars.
I then purchased the Continuum and have towed 3-4,000 miles with it. Sway has not been an issue and I love the ease of hooking up/unhooking. I also enjoy being able to back up without unhooking and the ride in my truck is overall smoother. Also ground clearance has yet to be an issue, and we primarily stay in state parks.
My pro/con list would be a little different than Cory's, but overall I appreciate your videos. Keep up the good work.
I like the gen 2 heavyweight, but wish it used the same draw bar as the gen 1. I really like being able to remove the WDH, and have regular tow ball.
I’m glad you brought up the point of how companies’ market matters. Most of your hitch videos start with ads of ProPride saying lives are in danger with every hitch other than theirs.
I think the ProPride is a well designed and well built piece of equipment. The fear mongering advertising they use is disingenuous and desperate.
@ 100%.
I’ve had the B&W for about 1.5yrs (Ram 1500 + 28’ TT, 6500lbs loaded). Overall, I have had a good experience with it including mountain passes and desert windstorms.
However, I did make what could have been a major error. I had misread the owner’s manual regarding lubing the spindle. I thought it said 2500-5000 miles. No! The manual states to re-lube every 250-500 miles! On my last trip, I did have a few instances where the spring mount appeared to be jammed into position and I had a very difficult time reconnecting the trailer. I now believe this was due to the lack of greasing the spindle correctly.
Learned my lesson and ordered a new head unit.
Yes, I neglected to mention that. That said B&W now says you can wash the load bar assembly.
When you decide to write your memoirs, I have your working title: “The Hitch Hawkers guide to the Universe”. Nice video as always. I got the Middle Weight as a result of your previous evaluation efforts. I love it. I can use my tail gate about half the time, depending on the angle of the site. It always opens in my driveway, which is obviously convenient.
Love hearing these stories. Thank you for sharing. On another note… I’m a terrible writer 🤣
My 2 year-old Weigh Safe Mid-Weight gauge went out while camping last weekend. I texted customer service and got a reply by Monday. They said it was covered under their limited lifetime warranty. They sent me an RMA to pay for return shipping after confirming my purchase. That's what I call great customer service and a a customer friendly warranty. Great Company.
Great to hear! I understand the new oil filled scales are much more durable. Time will tell.
@@WanderingWeekends Mine was oil filled. Keeping my fingers crossed.
The scale on my gen 1 heavyweight failed, Weigh Safe replaced my scale no questions asked. Even 3 years after purchase.
We bought the first gen Weigh Safe heavyweight per your original video. We love it! It is a little heavy but I love the ability to drop the wdh and use a regular towing ball on the same shank. Thanks for sharing all the reviews.
Hello, thank you for your time in making theses videos. They really help us not making mistakes, which some times can be costly.
I have a 2024 f250 XLT with 7.3L gas engine and no lift kits. Also the RV ball coupler height is just about 20 inches. For the weigh safe heavy weight distribution hitch, do you think that a 4 inch drop for the receiver would be sufficient, or I should go with the 6 inches? I don't want to be scratching the sidewalk when going in or out of the gas station. Thanks ahead for any response.
6"
Got the WS standard replacement for my Andersen bc of your comparison review. Day and night improvement.
You mentioned "frame flex" may be possible with travel trailers but you weren't aware of any widespread problems. There is a good bit of conversation in the Airstream community commonly referred to as "front end separation" or FES (we even have a dedicated FB page). There is a lot of speculation as to what causes it. One of the theories is the load bars are set up with too much tension being applied in order to put more weight on the front axle of the TV. There are many other thoughts as to why this occurs but who really knows since the variables that go into setting up a WD hitch are endless. Anyway many are putting on air shock hitches and that seems to work. The "floating" feeling you refer to in this video and the pressure relief valve has made me want to order the Continuum. The biggest negative for the Continuum is the 2" clearance between the tongue jack and the propane tanks. Mine is so close I worry there's not enough space there. The welds actually make it just under the 2" mark. Thank you for all the effort you put into evaluating all of these hitches. Also you understand what may be a negative for you could actually be a positive for one of your viewers.
I’d love to see B&W place the stress tape on the frame of a travel trailer and report back! Could be very telling.
Thank you for watching and engaging! Safe travels!
Great comparison. I was leaning toward B&W, now hearing this new list of pros and cons, I am now leaning back to weigh safe. Thanks for your thoughts!
I really don't know how detrimental the sun and cleaning chemical exposure is for the composite bars but those care instructions must be there for a reason.
I just received my WS heavyweight yesterday and we're picking up our new 14,495# trailer on the 19th. I'm looking forward to towing it with our new hitch. Thank you for all your testing and giving us honest feedback on all the hitches! If not for your videos I would've ended up with a Blue Ox sway pro that the dealer sells. Thanks again!
@@ericmiller5881 it should serve you well!!
I purchased the new WeighSafe Heavyweight. U fortunately with the new stile there was not enough room between the ball and head for my trailer to couple. 😢 l can send pictures if you’re interested.
I have heard it getting lodged but never truly stuck. I hate that!
I always enjoy and respect your input on these WD hitches. I have a WS and for me there’s two big cons. One is it’s probably the noisiest WD hitch I’ve owned. And two they’re not to be used with underslung couplers. That’s not an issue until you have a travel trailer with an underslung hitch.
I believe they have an underslung option now.
@@WanderingWeekends good to know.
Enjoy your reporting. I have had the Continuum since introduction. All of my experience has been with an F-150 and a 25' trailer. The weight of the hitch system is very important since many of us have tongue weights close to the limits for a 1/2 ton truck. I would really like to see some comparisons of these products used with smaller tow vehicles and trailers 25' and under. I suspect many of the variables in performance you consider may be different with these lighter rigs compared with the bigger TV's and trailers you have used in your tests. In my situation the Weigh Safe product is way too heavy for the hitch weight limits I have. I need the lighter Continuum.
That’s a great point about the smaller truck/trailer setup, I will definitely look into doing some testing with smaller rigs.
We just started towing and went with the true tow heavyweight. I went pre owned with the discontinued unit as I noticed it could clear the jack when the tailgate is down, so I bought used. After starting our full time journeys, about 600 miles in the scale read zero. I reached out to weigh safe, explained to them the situation and made it clear to them I am not the original owner. They did not care and stand behind their product and sent me out a scale replacement kit at no charge. I will be repairing it soon and excited to use it fully. It towed our 34’ GD reflection flawlessly with zero sway, even on the days I was adjusting it blindly due to the scale reading zero. Their customer service has been excellent as a consumer.
Both companies take care of their customers for sure.
I have weigh safe I highly recommend it due to knowing the weight! I have had it over a year with two long trips of many hundred miles
I’m not sure why but I can’t put my tailgate down while hitched. If I had 1/4” more I believe I would miss the switches. Otherwise love the hitch. 2 gen heavy weight with a 2 1/2” shank on 2020 F250 pulling Imagine 3100rd
Weird! Mine clears but it is close.
2024 f250 tremor and mine won’t clear either. That was the biggest selling feature for me, hits right on the switches of the Jack.
Thanks for the great assessment!
I appreciate you watching.
I’m team Weighsafe thanks to your reviews. I’ve owned the middleweight for two years and it’s been wonderful. Weighsafe just replaced my gauge with no issues. As you’ve stated great people to deal with.
That is awesome! Good folks on both sides.
I was planning on the Continuum to be my next hitch (to replace my original Weigh Safe). I would have been pretty upset to spend that kind of money to find out those limitations (protecting the bars, removing the jack plate foot, etc). Those are absolutely deal killers for me. Sure appreciate you pointing that out.
The composite bars are very good at dampening the ride but they have drawbacks.
What hitch would you suggest if you had tight backin spots ? Don’t really want to have to remove friction bars every time
If you’re jack knifing the rig I’d suggest the B&W… otherwise either are fine c
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What about ProPride hitch ?
@@cwtex59 it’s a good hitch but I did not find it worth the price.
Thanks Enjoyed the video.
Glad you enjoyed it
You’re right, a lot of RV owners care about where it’s built. Weigh safe is out !
I understand that sentiment.
got the first gen based on your initial video of the WS. Glad I got it when I did. Almost went with the BW, but the unproven hydraulics also were a no go for me, the BW needs more time in the field for me. Its a great design/setup, but again, hydro longevity/reliability still needs to be proven over time.
I love my WeighSafe True Tow (Gen 1). The weight is not an issue on this generation because the hitch separates from the stinger with keyed pins. At 70+ years old, the later versions of this hitch would not be option because of the weight. If I had to replace the WeighSafe, I would choose the B&W Continuum for ease of connection for both installing the hitch on the truck as well as connecting to the trailer.
I should have added the pins to the B&W pros for sure.
I understand a number of your concerns, though respectfully, I think you are nit picking a bit with some others. Regardless we are here because we want to hear your opinion and I respect the effort you have put in to come to your conclusions. Thank you.
The top 3-4 hitches are all pretty darn good so yes, it comes down to nit picking at times. That said a small annoyance can become a big annoyance over time. Just trying to help folks decide what may fit best for them.
I love these videos. Takes the work out of deciding what hitch to purchase, so thank you! I'm considering purchasing the Weigh Safe Middleweight but heard that nyou need to disconnect the spring arms when backing. What is your experience? That may be a deal breaker for me.
No need to disconnect unless you’re really jackknifing it. It’s never been an issue for us.
@@WanderingWeekendsThank you!
What drop length do you use on your Ford SD 7.3 for the Weigh Safe and a standard travel trailer?
6 inch but I could do 4
Have you gotten any feedback on how these hitches or any weight distribution in general play with ABS and anti-sway systems that are starting to come on trailers?
Not yet but that will certainly be something to investigate as these trailers move towards those technologies. I'm not sure ABS effects anything but the anti-sway systems likely will.
Have a ‘24 F250 and pulling a ‘24 GD 3100RD with ABS, within first 2 months I got to see how nice ABS is with the trailer. Reason I waited for the ‘24’s to come out. Another Tow behind was on side of highway with 2 blowouts and no shoulder and down side of a hill. I had to lock up to avoid him and oncoming traffic, stayed straight and the BW seemed to pass with flying colors. Really impressed with the control when being passed by semi’s coming and going. Real test will be in June on 2 week trip to YS and back.
If all are a little equal, MADE IN USA is a Big deal to me. I pull a 5th wheel but I do have bumper pull hitch by B&W.
They make GREAT products.
Are the WeighSafe Middle Weight hitches still made in USA?
The hitch shank on mine says made in China. Not sure about the rest
Not anymore. My first con mentioned for Weigh Safe.
I don’t think you’ve ever spoken about the Husky. Am I wrong? I’ve been using one for years and think it’s a decent unit.
Husky has ignored any communications we've attempted. Bummer
I don't know man. I appreciate the effort you put into these videos but all those hitches seem excessively cumbersome, finicky, and over the top to me. Anderson no sway is where its at, light weight, no heavy bars to store, and easy to dial it in for your load every time you connect. I can't be bothered with anything else anymore, I'm so done with heavy clunky things that make noise and get grease everywhere and require washers etc.
I've been running the Anderson since 2021. I bought it because 1) I didn't want to hear all the scraping and banging of the trunnion bars on more traditional hitches, and 2) because it was something my wife could do if ever I was unable. Overall I still like it and will not go to one of the more traditional styles like the weigh safe for the reasons mentioned, but the one irritant that I have run into is when you are mildly jack-knifed when un-hitching and re-hitching. Making sure everything is in alignment can be a pain. In time if the B&W keeps a good reputation, I can see myself moving that way.
I had a great first experience with the Andersen but SO many negative comments from Andersen owners with larger trailers led me to try it on a 36ft unit. I wasn’t terribly impressed.
Great for certain size/truck combos.
@@WanderingWeekends That is possible, once the trailer gets too large it may be less effective. Well here's a thought, I'd love to see you retest these hitches on a 1500 with a
@@WanderingWeekendsI’ve run the Andersen on my 2021 GD 2800BH for over 3 years. I tow with a Nissan NV3500 with RAS spring enhancers. It has been a great experience. I could see a lighter vehicle struggling with it if they are towing at the limits.
THE B&W SITS TOO LOW !!!! it turns your rig into a plow when boon-docking
I've never experienced ground clearance issues and B&W has told me they receive very little complaints regarding ground clearance. That said it does have a little less than some others.
@@WanderingWeekends take it to a beach or go over a slight incline (state parks)
I haven’t been to the beach but we frequently visit state parks.
What is your thoughts on weight distribution hitches my cause the frame bending in front of the house of the trailer?
Thanks
I’ve seen it but it seems to be extraordinarily rare. I’m inclined to believe this happens under extreme circumstances or misuse of the rig.
Listen don’t think your rambling about hitches to much no such thing as