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Fw: [RC] trailer hitches - Cynthia Eyler

From my trailer guy...
 
 
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I have never used the pull rite extension hitch before so I cant comment on that one and the Super hitch we do not use because of the expense and availability of parts for them. The only one that I recommend is the Reese Titan series they work well and you would still need the weight distribution bars and depending on the weight of the camper and trailer you may want to invest in some air bags for the rear suspension to bring the truck back up to level.
 
Michael
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Any comments?
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I have a 1985 1 ton Dodge Ram with an 8' bed, and have just bought a 9' camper to put on it.  I had an 8' camper on it and towed a 2-horse slant load with horses, hay and gear last season with no problem.  (It's a great old truck!)

My quandry is that I will have to get a hitch extension to be able to pull the trailer with the 9' camper on, and I am not comfortable with adding an extension to my regular bumper hitch. I've been told that I need a "Super Hitch" to be safe - but at $800 uninstalled I'm looking for something less expensive (if a had a lot of money I'd have a new truck!)  An RV place has offered to sell me a "PullRite" hitch for $225,(they run about $800 new)and said I would also need a weight distributing hitch for about $300.

I would love to hear what other people have done in similar situations, and from anyone who has used a "PullRite" hitch.