I've been interested in this hitch, thanks for the video. We have a ProPride now that we are really happy with, but this looks like a really good solution also.
We are quite impressed with this as you can tell. I like that there are no pieces that you have to deal with storing when you're not hooked-up as one point.
I use this hitch with my recently acquired 8000 LBs 30" travel trailer w/ 2023 Ford Expedition Max. It preformed very well on my first big 2500 mile excursion. I'm very happy with the ease of use and apparent dependibility
Tony, as usual, you have provided us with important info, and a way to improve our RVing and traveling safety. Nevertheless, Tony, you, Josh Winters and other vloggers have been harping about manufacturers still using (the decades old and apropos at the time) half-ton moniker in the name of their rigs and the safety implications thereof. I am loathe to remind you all of your lax treatment of filling up to maximum freshwater tank capacity while driving your rig on the highway. Only recently has Jayco and RV liability carriers partially relaxed their rules on tank usage on the road. For many, if not most, there was an unbending rule that liability and/or collision coverage would be denied if there was any water at all in the freshwater tank at the time of any accident. They will provide coverage, now, if there is no more than a small percentage or amount of water in the tank. I have heard that others reduce their level of coverage by the percentage of water in the tank. I am a LT subscriber and follower of you and Josh, but I don't understand your tacit permission to allow up to a full capacity freshwater tank while traveling at 65 mph on the Interstate? The deleterious effects on the handling of tow vehicle and rig are self-evident. This is much more dangerous than a decal on an RV.
This is the first I've heard that they would deny a claim if you're traveling with the tank full. I tend not to travel with it full for a lot of reasons including wasting fuel and the potential for a tank failure. I do have a bit of water in the tank for flushing but not much. Typically I try to fill as close to my stopping point as possible. So this is great information that I'm going to look further into. I appreciate your comment and your reader/viewership Roger. Thank you!
I think B&W makes a great hitch. But I also think it’s important to mention the negatives of this hitch. One the composite bars are not supposed to be stored in sunlight. Two you’re not supposed to get any cleaning agents on the composite bars. Also you’re supposed to remove the tongue jack foot when towing with this WD hitch. Those are things that could be deal killers for some.
We had heard about the composite bars and that they were supposed to be kept out of the sunlight whenever possible. We used to just throw a BBQ cover over the hitch when weren't towing. We hadn't heard about removing the foot. The biggest negative, to us, was having to notch the frame on our trailer which Rockwood did NOT like. But we do like the hitch overall and also appreciate your comment. These details are absolutely relevant.
This was first reported by another RUclipsr. After he posted, B&W reached out to clarify, and I believe it was pinned in his comments. As to the bars being exposed to sunlight. Apparently, that was mentioned in the very early releases of the hitch because the manufacturer of the composite material had listed that as a warning for the material. B&W's position is that because the bars are painted,there is no chance of UV damage. As to the hitch foot being removed, this only needs to be done if the foot is larger than 6" diameter. You are instructed to raise the foot above the bars to prevent accidental contact between the two. If the foot is too large to fit between the bars, then it should be removed.
Well it has scraped a time or two but only on severe changes in angle. For example some extreme cases where we pull off the side of the road from pavement to dirt. But it has blender been an issue with things like speed bumps or anything on the roads. Our stabilizers on the drop frame are a bigger issue for us.
They have some answers to this on their website but what we can share is that sway is pretty minimal with this hitch. My test is a two-lane road with cattle trucks going the other way. With our previous truck/hitch this was a two hands on the steering wheel. Now it's much less stressful and more sure feeling.
This is an interesting hitch! I really like the simplicity & adjustability of it. Thanks for the review!
I've been interested in this hitch, thanks for the video. We have a ProPride now that we are really happy with, but this looks like a really good solution also.
We are quite impressed with this as you can tell. I like that there are no pieces that you have to deal with storing when you're not hooked-up as one point.
I use this hitch with my recently acquired 8000 LBs 30" travel trailer w/ 2023 Ford Expedition Max. It preformed very well on my first big 2500 mile excursion. I'm very happy with the ease of use and apparent dependibility
Thank you for watching, and for sharing your experience!
Tony, as usual, you have provided us with important info, and a way to improve our RVing and traveling safety. Nevertheless, Tony, you, Josh Winters and other vloggers have been harping about manufacturers still using (the decades old and apropos at the time) half-ton moniker in the name of their rigs and the safety implications thereof. I am loathe to remind you all of your lax treatment of filling up to maximum freshwater tank capacity while driving your rig on the highway. Only recently has Jayco and RV liability carriers partially relaxed their rules on tank usage on the road. For many, if not most, there was an unbending rule that liability and/or collision coverage would be denied if there was any water at all in the freshwater tank at the time of any accident. They will provide coverage, now, if there is no more than a small percentage or amount of water in the tank. I have heard that others reduce their level of coverage by the percentage of water in the tank. I am a LT subscriber and follower of you and Josh, but I don't understand your tacit permission to allow up to a full capacity freshwater tank while traveling at 65 mph on the Interstate? The deleterious effects on the handling of tow vehicle and rig are self-evident. This is much more dangerous than a decal on an RV.
This is the first I've heard that they would deny a claim if you're traveling with the tank full.
I tend not to travel with it full for a lot of reasons including wasting fuel and the potential for a tank failure. I do have a bit of water in the tank for flushing but not much. Typically I try to fill as close to my stopping point as possible.
So this is great information that I'm going to look further into. I appreciate your comment and your reader/viewership Roger. Thank you!
ordering a rockwood 2516s this winter. am I going to have to cut a notch in the frame? do they still have the cross member on the new models?
We are going to take delivery of a 2506FK in a few weeks and I'll know better then. Good choice!
I think B&W makes a great hitch. But I also think it’s important to mention the negatives of this hitch. One the composite bars are not supposed to be stored in sunlight. Two you’re not supposed to get any cleaning agents on the composite bars. Also you’re supposed to remove the tongue jack foot when towing with this WD hitch. Those are things that could be deal killers for some.
We had heard about the composite bars and that they were supposed to be kept out of the sunlight whenever possible. We used to just throw a BBQ cover over the hitch when weren't towing.
We hadn't heard about removing the foot.
The biggest negative, to us, was having to notch the frame on our trailer which Rockwood did NOT like.
But we do like the hitch overall and also appreciate your comment. These details are absolutely relevant.
This was first reported by another RUclipsr. After he posted, B&W reached out to clarify, and I believe it was pinned in his comments. As to the bars being exposed to sunlight. Apparently, that was mentioned in the very early releases of the hitch because the manufacturer of the composite material had listed that as a warning for the material. B&W's position is that because the bars are painted,there is no chance of UV damage. As to the hitch foot being removed, this only needs to be done if the foot is larger than 6" diameter. You are instructed to raise the foot above the bars to prevent accidental contact between the two. If the foot is too large to fit between the bars, then it should be removed.
Can this hitch be purchased with a 2 inch ball
It appears that this is only available with the 2 5/16" ball at this time. This would be a lot of hitch for a trailer that only has a 2" ball.
27 foot, 5,000 pounds
That looks like it hangs really low. How much does it impact your ground clearance?
Well it has scraped a time or two but only on severe changes in angle.
For example some extreme cases where we pull off the side of the road from pavement to dirt.
But it has blender been an issue with things like speed bumps or anything on the roads.
Our stabilizers on the drop frame are a bigger issue for us.
How does it control sway?
They have some answers to this on their website but what we can share is that sway is pretty minimal with this hitch. My test is a two-lane road with cattle trucks going the other way. With our previous truck/hitch this was a two hands on the steering wheel. Now it's much less stressful and more sure feeling.