GenY Torsion Hitch - On a 1500

[Zasker1]

I was just curious if anybody in this group has bought one of these Gen Y torsion hitches for their 1500, and could provide some real-world feedback as it seems like our Trucks towing capabilities is that the minimum threshold for this type of hitch. Or at least the specific model which seems to be the lightest Duty setup they make.

 

 

https://genyhitch.com/shop/10k-adjustable-torsion-drop-hitch/

 

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[lapoolboy]

There is no way I would put that hideous pile on my truck - no matter how effective it might be.  That looks like it belongs on the back of a deuce and a half.

 

Get you an Andersen RapidHitch and you can tow anything the truck will pull.  Plus it looks 1000x better.

[Zasker1]

I wasn't looking to debate the sexiness of this type of hitch but rather the effectiveness of having a coupling that was designed to absorb shocks / Flex and you drive down the freeway or off road

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[Zasker1]

Here's a similar product

http://shockerhitch.com/Buy_Now.php?id=22

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[lapoolboy]

Good luck

[Mikey52]

I have one on my 3500 drw. It works pretty good, but it is huge. THe ride is better than a straight type hitch. I pull a 4 horse bumper pull that weighs bout 12000 lbs loaded. Before I got the 3500 we pulled it with a 2003 Yukon Xl. I wish they still made a suburban that could pull that much.

I also pull a buddies boat when we go fishing. He now has a 2500 dodge diesel. With just a straight hitch. Big bumps in a few construction areas we hardly noticed in my truck. Definitely much more see sawing in his truck. I'm sure part of it is the truck, and part of it is the hitch.

[sk]

That's actually opposite of what you want for stability.  You don't want the trailer isolated from the truck -- you want them to act together.  Ever noticed how a weight distributing hitch works?  It actually links the trailer to the truck hitch through the load arms which are stiff.  This transfers the load of the trailer to the front of the towing vehicle which gives you better stability and control.

 

You are better off using a Schuck hitch with a good weight-distributing setup added to it.

http://www.schuckcushionhitches.com/

 

 

P.S. -- This is just nit-picking but Mr. Truck doesn't even pronounce the name correctly.  It's not "genie hitch" like he keeps saying, it's pronounced "jenn-why hitch".

[Mikey52]

But if you don't have a weight distribution hitch, or need one because your tongue weight isn't too much, it does work pretty good. If I ever get a goose neck, I'll get the gen-y add on for it also.