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Old 04-10-2018, 07:57 AM   #1
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Gen Y torsion hitch

Hi, has anyone used the new GenY torsion spring hitch, that goes in between the receiver and trailer.
My question, if you have used it, or thought of buying one, what are some of the pros and cons.
I recently purchased one and you dont feel the trailer behind you at all, but with my ANDERSON anti sway and WDH, i think the connection point is too far back from the hitch mount at the truck, to the trailer coupler.
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Gen Y (or Geny) is best known for their adjustable weight-carrying ball mounts, which are neat. They also sell a weight-distributing hitch, but it is a cheap design that uses sway bars instead of engineered-in sway control.
https://genyhitch.com/the-hitch-store/


If I needed a weight-carrying ball mount, I'd consider the Geny. But for a good WD hitch, there are much better hitches on the market for not much more money.
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Personally I don't want my 6800lb trailer to "feel like it's not even back there".
I like to be able to feel what the axles on the trailer are doing through the hitch, will help me know if a tires gone flat, a wheel has come off, if I'm a little too close to the rumble strip, or what have you.
Again, just my opinion.
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Thank you for the replies. Your right there is some comfort in feeling the trailer jerk and pull and you can tell how the brakes are working etc. Thanks guys, if any else has an idea, feel free..it helps. Once I get the hitch dialed in with the WDH, and some real towing miles, I will know if its a go or no go for a travel trailer application. John
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