Mileage Psycho Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 I currently have an adjustable steel mount and fixed steel mounts, and I'm tired of handling the rusty and dirty motherfuckers; so have any of you folks had any experience with these aluminum units? Looking forward to your feedback, thanks!! https://andersenhitches.com/Catalog/ball-mount.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted December 6, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted December 6, 2018 Just now, Mileage Psycho said: I currently have an adjustable steel mount and fixed steel mounts, and I'm tired of handling the rusty and dirty motherfuckers; so have any of you folks had any experience with these aluminum units? Looking forward to your feedback, thanks!! https://andersenhitches.com/Catalog/ball-mount.aspx I have this one. Its nice but heavy. https://www.jegs.com/i/Curt/229/45900/10002/-1?CAWELAID=1710586359&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=15769068431&CATCI=pla-192605914391&CATARGETID=230006180037475929&cadevice=c&gclid=Cj0KCQiArqPgBRCRARIsAPwlHoUIDNWPKCCNsyJ6s5F6MWlNASx1LO2dZQ96QwKpMax5AbD6IalsF_caAhwgEALw_wcB Got a construction buddy that swears by this one. Says its amazing. Expensive but amazing at smoothing out towing. https://www.realtruck.com/shocker-hitch-ball-mount-towing-system/sh-620-250.html?utm_campaign=product_ads&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=1084644&gclid=Cj0KCQiArqPgBRCRARIsAPwlHoWuimU8s8aQ13HPSzH7Kx5wqoW92J_EaWJW3_EHZV5mzI7LkQYFohcaAl3HEALw_wcB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AKIQPilot Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 The salt and shit they put on your roads down there will turn that thing into a useless POS in short order. Why do you need an adjustable ball? How many different trailers do you pull? I pull 5 different trailers on a regular basis. They all take the same receiver height and ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamgreen02 Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 (edited) This is what I was looking to get. Anyone have one of these? Folds up and out of the way real nice when not in use. https://www.amazon.com/TS10048B-Magnum-Receiver-Hitch-Mount/dp/B000S0N2RU/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1544118643&sr=8-13&keywords=towing+hitch+b%26w Edited December 6, 2018 by teamgreen02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 15 minutes ago, Mileage Psycho said: I currently have an adjustable steel mount and fixed steel mounts, and I'm tired of handling the rusty and dirty motherfuckers; so have any of you folks had any experience with these aluminum units? Looking forward to your feedback, thanks!! https://andersenhitches.com/Catalog/ball-mount.aspx I have the second one in the photos. No complaints, works pissah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 19 minutes ago, AKIQPilot said: The salt and shit they put on your roads down there will turn that thing into a useless POS in short order. Why do you need an adjustable ball? How many different trailers do you pull? I pull 5 different trailers on a regular basis. They all take the same receiver height and ball. Smaller boat trailers use the 1 7/8” for some reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKIQPilot Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 9 minutes ago, Mainecat said: Smaller boat trailers use the 1 7/8” for some reason Most use 2" these days. Both my boat trailers use 2" balls along with one 2 place sled trailer. Everything else I have uses 2-5/16 balls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mileage Psycho Posted December 6, 2018 Author Share Posted December 6, 2018 35 minutes ago, Highmark said: I have this one. Its nice but heavy. https://www.jegs.com/i/Curt/229/45900/10002/-1?CAWELAID=1710586359&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=15769068431&CATCI=pla-192605914391&CATARGETID=230006180037475929&cadevice=c&gclid=Cj0KCQiArqPgBRCRARIsAPwlHoUIDNWPKCCNsyJ6s5F6MWlNASx1LO2dZQ96QwKpMax5AbD6IalsF_caAhwgEALw_wcB Got a construction buddy that swears by this one. Says its amazing. Expensive but amazing at smoothing out towing. https://www.realtruck.com/shocker-hitch-ball-mount-towing-system/sh-620-250.html?utm_campaign=product_ads&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=1084644&gclid=Cj0KCQiArqPgBRCRARIsAPwlHoWuimU8s8aQ13HPSzH7Kx5wqoW92J_EaWJW3_EHZV5mzI7LkQYFohcaAl3HEALw_wcB I have one very similar to the the Curt you have. 31 minutes ago, AKIQPilot said: The salt and shit they put on your roads down there will turn that thing into a useless POS in short order. Why do you need an adjustable ball? How many different trailers do you pull? I pull 5 different trailers on a regular basis. They all take the same receiver height and ball. 3 trailers all 2" balls, I don't need the adjustable ball, I need the adjustable height. The reason I'm looking aluminum is because I'm tired of handling the rusty steel ones I have, yes I have trailer gloves but inevitably I never have them when I need them 22 minutes ago, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot said: I have the second one in the photos. No complaints, works pissah. What size trailer are pulling? And do you folks see a lot of salt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 I have 2 of those rapid hitches....awesome units....get the stainless lock and pins...worth the extra money....ive had both of mine for over 10 yrs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 2 hours ago, Mileage Psycho said: What size trailer are pulling? And do you folks see a lot of salt? Lots of different size trailers, two place snowmobile to 30ft Boats, it will handle anything you throw at it. I'm in the Northeast, lots of salt, never had an issue. Great hitch for the money. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKIQPilot Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Those types of hitches make way too much noise for me. I like my trailers to be silent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftBusta Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 I have a solid steel hitch from back in the hauling days. I ovaled out several normal ones until I found this one. I am not a fan of the adjustable ones, most I’ve seen have alotta free play-more rattles. It’s heavy and alwYs dirty, but it doesn’t rattle around much and will never wear out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted December 6, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted December 6, 2018 I use the 2" pintle combo's. They are adjustable as to where you bolt the ball to the mount. Not a slide adujustable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 (edited) Vince, I have a similar 1 like you posed but it uses holes instead of the notches, has 2 stainless fasteners, 1 is a pin, the other a lock, also has a keyed alike same locking pin for the vehicle.. Love it, no corrosion from salt at all. Called Uriah Products, Aluma-Tow model number UT623900. Edited December 6, 2018 by XCR1250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Click image to open expanded view Uriah Products Aluma-Tow Aluminum Adjustable, Interchangeable Hitch Mount w/ 3 Balls – 6”Drop by Uriah Products 3.2 out of 5 stars 27 customer reviews | 9 answered questions Price: $116.99 & FREE Shipping Get a $100 Amazon.com Gift Card upon approval for the Amazon Business Card. Terms apply. | Try Fast, Free Shipping In Stock. Arrives before Christmas. Get it Tue, Dec 11 Business Seller Ships from and sold by VMInnovations. Made of solid, aircraft quality extruded aluminum alloy aluminum Rated for towing 12, 000 gross weight trailers using the 2 5/16" hitch-ball Comes with 1 7/8", 2" and 2 5/16" completely interchangeable Steel, hard chrome plated hitch-balls Adjustable to a maximum 6" Drop or maximum 6 3/4" rise in 1" increments Comes with (2) keyed alike Locking hitch pins for maximum theft protection 5/8” diameter pin holes Currently not compatible with bulldog coupler styles when using 2-5/16” ball › See more product details Compare with similar items Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 39 minutes ago, AKIQPilot said: Those types of hitches make way too much noise for me. I like my trailers to be silent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 57 minutes ago, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot said: Was going to say the same thing!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laborer Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 4 hours ago, teamgreen02 said: This is what I was looking to get. Anyone have one of these? Folds up and out of the way real nice when not in use. https://www.amazon.com/TS10048B-Magnum-Receiver-Hitch-Mount/dp/B000S0N2RU/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1544118643&sr=8-13&keywords=towing+hitch+b%26w This is the one I have except mine has two different sizes not three. I've had it for 13 years and still using it. The first couple months the pins are snug then they loosen up for easy adjustments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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