dwainhenderson Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 I am going to replace my current hitch on my Volvo 770, pulling my Teton Home (Frontier 39'). The GVWR on the Teton is 20K. My question: will the Trailsaver model TS3 that is rated at 20K with max pin weight of 4500 be sufficient, Or should I move up to the 32K model TSLB2H? I have a good condition used TS3 ready to purchase, but would like to hear other opinions. http://www.trailersaver.com/product/tslb2h-air-ride-hitch/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDirectionHome Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 If you use the 25% pin weight rule, you would be under-rated at 5K lbs. You also will be "DE-valuing your truck if you ever want to sell it. I'm sure many many people will tell you that you "need" an ET hitch. It's your truck and your money. "There are No Experts, Do the Math!" 2014 Freightliner Cascadia DD16 600hp 1850ft-lb 18spd 3.31 260"wb SpaceCraft S-470 SKP #131740 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC and Angie Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 ET would be the best option. JC 2009 Volvo 780. D-16 500hp 1850 torque with a Herrin hauler bed. 2015 Continental Coach 2008 650cc Suzuki Bergman 2013 Mustang GT 500 convertible 2014 Smartcar convertible WWW.Hollyfab.com. (Metal Fabrication Company) Jamesc@hollyfab.com (preferred contact method) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Option 1 is the ET. Top of the line. Or Option 2- the TSLB2H. Add the 3rd airbag to it to carry the heavy pin Using 100% of the capacity is guaranteed to cause failure when you least need it. Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdickinson Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Call Trailsaver and ask them. I fly in the face of most and use a TS2 without the 3rd airbag and have no issues. As I said in another earlier post, in a wreck the jaws held onto the trailer. So I have no issue with the TS products. Trailer weighs 22.5k Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 If you want to stay with Trailersaver, then the TSLB2H is the one to go with. You can always add the 3rd bag if you feel you want more pin weight (giving you a lower % of the max operating rating). Before I had my bed built, I had 7K pin weight on my hitch. No problems, just more air required. I now tow with 6100 lbs of pin weight. Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orca Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Just took delivery today of my new TSLB2H. What a beauty! 2004 Freightliner m2 106 2015 DRV lx450 Fullhouse 2019 Indian Springfield 2014 Yamaha 950 V-Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjarm Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 We own the TSLB2H with the third bag for out Teton 39ft 20K for about five years now. No problems or unusual wear. Trailer saver customer service has been excellent. Bruce 1999 Volvo 610 Detroit 12.7, 4.70, 10 speed, 40' Teton Too many motorcycles and not enough time www.shredx.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 We also have the TSLB2H with the third airbag. Everyone seems to be concerned with wear on the main shaft but the grease fittings are there for a reason.... Grease is cheap... It has proven to be a great hitch so far and I would not hesitate to recommend it for a HDT. If buying new, I would more than likely get one of Henry's ET hitches but everyone would have to evaluate their situation to see if the increase in price is justified. In our case, the truck already had the TS installed and it has done a great job and we have no reason to replace it. 2017 Kenworth T6802015 DRV 38RSSA Elite Suites2016 Smart Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 I really like my 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...
whatsnext Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 I also have a TSLB2H with the third air bag. I have 4,500 lbs of pin weight pulling a 44' DRV (total weight 23K lbs). The hitch is great and I run around 55 psi. We would definitely do it again. 2016 Volvo VNL780 D13 I-Shift 2016 DRV 44 Houston 2015 Smart Cabriolet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomMarik Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 I'm about 24K with almost 6K on the hitch. With three bags I can easily adjust for slopes when stopped at rest stops. I can raise the front over three inches and lower it by the five by dumping the truck and hitch. I like being able to raise it all the way with only 80 psi. 2004 Peterbilt 385 2004 New Horizon 41 foot fiver One Trek for chores and one for fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwainhenderson Posted November 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Thanks everyone. I appreciate the feedback. I am going with the ET Junior. Dwain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTPA Announcer Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 While we're on the subject.... I run about 50-60lbs. in my hitch ( Whatever makes the combo level) Is this about average? Also I have plumbed the air to be constant and now have a valve in the drivers side hatch to raise or lower the pressure and a gauge to monitor. I think it will be a lot better than crawling up on the bed to adjust the air. I'll try to get pictures on here , or you can see it at the ECR. Keep moving..... Moving targets are harder to hit.... Denver and Ms Judy Geitgey 2006 VOLVO 780 41 ' Redwood NTPA Event Announcer dngeitgey@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hone eagle Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 Thats what mine runs at, around 50 psi - pin weight 4050 #. 2005 volvo 670 freedomline singledNewmar Torrey Pine 34rskswoot woot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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