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11-26-2017, 05:49 PM
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Senior Member
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HitchGrip.....do you use one and how well does it work?
Been thinking of a way to handle hitch easier. I typically leave it attached to truck when traveling and place bars in front storage compartment.
My hitch shank has 13" of rise so tailgate stays up when hitch is attached. In the event I want to remove hitch and access rear truck bed, it would be nice to remove hitch head as easy as possible and with the least amount of strain on my back as possible.
For those of you that use the Hitchgrip.....
Appears the Hitchgrip can be unbalanced at times....I worry that the hitch can slip off the side of the Hitch grip and land on my foot, ruining a trip and sending me to ER!!!
Thanks
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2003 Ford F-350 XLT, Super Duty - Crew Cab, 2WD, 6.5' Bed, SRW, 6.8L/V10, 3.73:1, 4R100. Level with cab topper and CargoGlide 1000 in truck bed 2011 Keystone Outback 25RS; Equal-i-zer Hitch
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11-26-2017, 05:55 PM
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Ontario, California
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MY friend uses a Hitchgrip, it has NEVER slipped loose.
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11-26-2017, 06:56 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
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I use the Anderson gooseneck hitch and it works great! It's easy to hook up and unhook my 5th wheel. It's super light (60 lbs) and takes about 2 minutes to remove. It's also rated at 4,500 lbs tongue weight and 20,000 towing capacity. Like I said I love it. Google it and check it out. Good luck!
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11-27-2017, 12:43 AM
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I made a carrier so I can carry the hitch with the ball and shank free to install in the receiver or the coupler. Gripping by the ball may not balance on some hitches and you cannot insert the ball in the coupler for storage.
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11-29-2017, 06:59 AM
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Location: Upper Right Ohio.. or?
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I made a handle...
it installs at upper most hole in shank
using 3/8 inch thread-all... bend into a "C" shape... glue a piece of heater hose to top side... and loosely bolt lower to shank... I leave it attached ..
it is balanced on my WHD... easy carry..
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2012 Ford F 250,"XL" 6.2L Gas, 2 wheel drive. 156,000 miles
2005 Coachmen 29FKCS, Front Kitchen... 2005 Honda VTX1800F, 78,000 miles
N.E. Ohio in the Spring, Summer, Autumn.
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11-29-2017, 05:29 PM
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Location: Jacksonville, Florida
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When I remove my Weight Distribution Hitch, I take the lock and insert it into the top hole on the height adjustment part of it and use the lock as a handle. Fairly well balanced there, and the lock is cleaner than the ball or shank.
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12-03-2017, 05:02 PM
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Location: Arlington Texas
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I have had a HitchGrip for 3 years and use it 100% of the time to remove /install my hitch. it takes a lot of strain off of my back. It has never slipped and is always balanced. I made a carrier for the hitch that slips inside the truck and secures with a lock and chain.
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2017 RAM 1500 Lone Star Quad Cab 5.7 Hemi, 8 speed, 3.21, Tekonsha P3
2018 Winnebago Minnie 2250DS Platinum, GY Endurance tires
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12-03-2017, 05:21 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Green Valley, AZ, USA
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Hitch-Grip is excellent. I have an Equal-I-Zer,so the knuckle is really heavy. No slip,no grease, and one hand control.
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12-04-2017, 07:40 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigbird65
I have had a HitchGrip for 3 years and use it 100% of the time to remove /install my hitch. it takes a lot of strain off of my back. It has never slipped and is always balanced. I made a carrier for the hitch that slips inside the truck and secures with a lock and chain.
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fyi.. the little shiny clips for the bar release.. they can crack and fail... there is an upgrade for them.... with a little handle at the top ... makes the release easier... like $20.00.
mine failed after 4 weeks of ownership... 2 years ago. and covered under warranty.
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2012 Ford F 250,"XL" 6.2L Gas, 2 wheel drive. 156,000 miles
2005 Coachmen 29FKCS, Front Kitchen... 2005 Honda VTX1800F, 78,000 miles
N.E. Ohio in the Spring, Summer, Autumn.
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12-04-2017, 08:09 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chuck_Hammer
fyi.. the little shiny clips for the bar release.. they can crack and fail... there is an upgrade for them.... with a little handle at the top ... makes the release easier... like $20.00.
mine failed after 4 weeks of ownership... 2 years ago. and covered under warranty.
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These have been in regular use since March 2014 with no problems. Do you have a link to the upgrades?
Actually the release on mine couldn't be easier. I slide the bar around towards front of the truck and it slips right out.
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Ken and Joyce
2017 RAM 1500 Lone Star Quad Cab 5.7 Hemi, 8 speed, 3.21, Tekonsha P3
2018 Winnebago Minnie 2250DS Platinum, GY Endurance tires
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12-04-2017, 01:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigbird65
These have been in regular use since March 2014 with no problems. Do you have a link to the upgrades?
Actually the release on mine couldn't be easier. I slide the bar around towards front of the truck and it slips right out.
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the "KIT" is only available from the factory... a phone call will be in order..
if you need one...
they did ship out a kit to me at a campground... good thing I was staying for a few weeks... as the bar will NOT LOCK into hitch..
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2012 Ford F 250,"XL" 6.2L Gas, 2 wheel drive. 156,000 miles
2005 Coachmen 29FKCS, Front Kitchen... 2005 Honda VTX1800F, 78,000 miles
N.E. Ohio in the Spring, Summer, Autumn.
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01-01-2018, 08:28 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 11
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I welded a receiver tube to the bottom of the battery tray supports.
Take the hitch from the truck, turn around and slid it into the holder on the trailer. Place locking pin and walk away.
I did weld bracket for the torsion bars also so that I do not have to find a place inside for those. Locks on those keep them secure.
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01-02-2018, 09:53 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chuck_Hammer
fyi.. the little shiny clips for the bar release.. they can crack and fail... there is an upgrade for them.... with a little handle at the top ... makes the release easier... like $20.00.
mine failed after 4 weeks of ownership... 2 years ago. and covered under warranty.
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Chuck, are you referring to shiny clips on Hitch Grip or your WDH head?
Pics of what you are referring to would be great.
Thanks
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2003 Ford F-350 XLT, Super Duty - Crew Cab, 2WD, 6.5' Bed, SRW, 6.8L/V10, 3.73:1, 4R100. Level with cab topper and CargoGlide 1000 in truck bed 2011 Keystone Outback 25RS; Equal-i-zer Hitch
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01-02-2018, 09:54 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MrDigger
I welded a receiver tube to the bottom of the battery tray supports.
Take the hitch from the truck, turn around and slid it into the holder on the trailer. Place locking pin and walk away.
I did weld bracket for the torsion bars also so that I do not have to find a place inside for those. Locks on those keep them secure.
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If you could share pics of this mod it would be great!
Thanks
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2003 Ford F-350 XLT, Super Duty - Crew Cab, 2WD, 6.5' Bed, SRW, 6.8L/V10, 3.73:1, 4R100. Level with cab topper and CargoGlide 1000 in truck bed 2011 Keystone Outback 25RS; Equal-i-zer Hitch
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