MLC Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 Looking for an air hitch for my pickup and ran across this one.http://www.comfortridehitch.com/locations.html My truck is limited to 16,000 lbs towing. Anyone have any experience with this hitch. It seems a little light weight but then again its for a pickup not a HDT. The 308 specs would handle the HDT market if its any good and the price is right. Mike http://community.webshots.com/user/leeclay Volvo 770, 391k Sunnybrook, HD Roadking his, HD Dyna Glide Hers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hone eagle Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 I seen one at the ECR last year. 2005 volvo 670 freedomline singledNewmar Torrey Pine 34rskswoot woot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabbie Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 Yep that looks something like mine. I have the proto type modle if it is the same company I purchased mine from. I have a few things to do to it to make it more user friendly, but i suspect they fixed my little issues in there final production A little learning curve for hooking and unhooking. I bolted mine to a 1/2 inch plate then to the frame with angle iron. 8000 or more km so far and every thing is holding up fine. Mine also looks to be a little heavier build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 I like the anti friction plastic pad on the hitch plate. Rick & Carey,Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo Toyhauler Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, 500/1850Brabus Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hone eagle Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 You know its not really a 'air' hitch right ? It uses urethane bumpers ,you change the carrying weight by adding or subtracting the bumpers. They are like big timbrens,simple and long lasting I imagine. 2005 volvo 670 freedomline singledNewmar Torrey Pine 34rskswoot woot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 http://www.hitchcrafter.com/32ksinglepivotair.htm%C2'> I used this hitch. The double pivot one. I needed a narrower hitch than standard and he custom made mine and charged the same. Real air bags and compressor and auto leveling also is standard. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLC Posted January 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 Glenn you say yours has air bags, was this an option or have they switched to the bumpers since you bought yours? http://community.webshots.com/user/leeclay Volvo 770, 391k Sunnybrook, HD Roadking his, HD Dyna Glide Hers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 Glenn you say yours has air bags, was this an option or have they switched to the bumpers since you bought yours? My link went away. Some one deleted it???? yes as far as I know Hitch Crafters has always used air bags. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp51443 Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 The forum sometimes drops links, depends on how it is feeling and the browser. For me the fix is to always put the link on a line with nothing else, seems to avoid the issue if it is biting your browser. First rule of computer consulting: Sell a customer a Linux computer and you'll eat for a day. Sell a customer a Windows computer and you'll eat for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 not that computer smart. that really sucks. Caused the OP to think I was posting about the other hitch. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLC Posted January 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 What I found out was to reinforce the air bags direction. Bought the trailersaver bd3 with the ford in bed mount. Ordered today said it would be at the trucking company terminal tomorrow. Now that's fast service. They had a end of year special that motivated me to go ahead with it, if others are interested its a discount plus free shipping. http://community.webshots.com/user/leeclay Volvo 770, 391k Sunnybrook, HD Roadking his, HD Dyna Glide Hers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 Their hitch, Hensely, wouldn't fit my application and they wouldn't provide any customizing. Hitch Crafters provided us with a great hitch. Both are great hitches but you get more for your money since Hitch Crafters comes standard with air compressor and sensor to maintain ride height. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp51443 Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 not that computer smart. that really sucks. Caused the OP to think I was posting about the other hitch. When you are ready to link something, type Enter twice, paste the link in and hit Enter two more times and it should be good. There are harder ways that look prettier but that is the simplest way that I've found. First rule of computer consulting: Sell a customer a Linux computer and you'll eat for a day. Sell a customer a Windows computer and you'll eat for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRoger Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 I like the anti friction plastic pad on the hitch plate. Grease it anyway. The HDPE is good, but you want as close to zero drag for good tracking of the trailer. Especially critical on icy or other wise slick roads, as any off tracking of the trailer when you break is the beginning of a jackknife. This includes that lovely blanket of wet leaves when you are on the fall color tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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