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Old 06-29-2017, 10:56 AM   #1
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Which Hitch?

I have a 2017 Jay Flight 34RSBS. I had it delivered to the campgrounds. I want to buy a hitch setup but I'm not sure which hitch I should go with? I buddy said I have to go to a 1400lb. Form Jayco here are the Weights
Unloaded Vehicle Weight - 86oo
Dry Hitch Weight - 1275
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating - 10950
Cargo Carrying Capacity - 2350
Any suggestions on what size hitch to go with?
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Old 06-29-2017, 12:23 PM   #2
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Your buddy is in the ballpark: 10,950 gross weight X 0.15 = 1,642

Your tongue weight, fully loaded, should be 10 to 15% of the trailers gross weight. Remember, too, that the tongue also carries most of the weight of the battery(s) and propane tanks.

Keep in mind you'll also need anti-sway for that long trailer.

You didn't ask, but there are many opinions on TT hitches. I have an Equl-i-zer brand hitch and have been very happy with it.
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Your buddy is in the ballpark: 10,950 gross weight X 0.15 = 1,642

Your tongue weight, fully loaded, should be 10 to 15% of the trailers gross weight. Remember, too, that the tongue also carries most of the weight of the battery(s) and propane tanks.

Keep in mind you'll also need anti-sway for that long trailer.

You didn't ask, but there are many opinions on TT hitches. I have an Equl-i-zer brand hitch and have been very happy with it.
Should go to a 1700lb. WD W\Sway Control?
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Old 06-29-2017, 01:27 PM   #4
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I think the Equl-i-zer hitch tops out at 1400 lbs tongue weight and you may want a bit more capacity than that.

Blue Ox has a 1500 and 2000 lbs hitch and it is another top tier hitch.
Reese Strait Line also have a 1700lbs option.

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Thanks for the Replies

I was trying read about the different hitches and sizes. Very confusing!
That what I love about this forum. Can find out anything to with campers.
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Old 06-29-2017, 02:20 PM   #6
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I was trying read about the different hitches and sizes. Very confusing!
That what I love about this forum. Can find out anything to with campers.
The Blue OX is about the only one I see that can handle 1500lbs of tongue weight.

I just changed to a Camco Recurve R6 but it only goes up to 1200lbs
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If money and TV capacity are not an issue, I would go for a Hensley or ProPride. If and when I have a TT that big, I will use one of these systems; that would be my preference.
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Reese Strait-Line with integrated sway control comes in a 1,700lb tongue weight rating. I tow with the older 1,500lb version, great WDH.

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I think the Equl-i-zer hitch tops out at 1400 lbs tongue weight and you may want a bit more capacity than that.

Blue Ox has a 1500 and 2000 lbs hitch and it is another top tier hitch.
Reese Strait Line also have a 1700lbs option.

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X2!!!!

These two hitches are about your only option due to the high tw of your loaded rig. I would suggest the Reese DC 1700lb, or the BO 2000lb systems as the 1500lb bars may not be enough. And the Equal-I-Zer system max is only 1400lbs tw.

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The Blue OX is about the only one I see that can handle 1500lbs of tongue weight.

I just changed to a Camco Recurve R6 but it only goes up to 1200lbs
As mentioned, the Reese Dual Cam is available with 1700lb rated bars, as well as 1500lb bars. The Reese SC system is available with 1500lb bars also.

Once you get a few miles with the new R6 system, start a thread with a review!!! I have read some good things about the system.

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If money and TV capacity are not an issue, I would go for a Hensley or ProPride. If and when I have a TT that big, I will use one of these systems; that would be my preference.
While the HA and PP hitch systems are the best available, the down fall of them is they have a max tw rating of 1400lbs. Unless they have had a new version/ update recently.
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If money and TV capacity are not an issue, I would go for a Hensley or ProPride. If and when I have a TT that big, I will use one of these systems; that would be my preference.
There is little argument that these are the best two hitches on the market at this time, however they max out at 1400#'s tongue weight I believe. Although it may be worth a call to Sean at ProPride to ask the question, he may have a solution for you.
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MccBob, what is your tow vehicle?
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X2!!!!

These two hitches are about your only option due to the high tw of your loaded rig. I would suggest the Reese DC 1700lb, or the BO 2000lb systems as the 1500lb bars may not be enough. And the Equal-I-Zer system max is only 1400lbs tw.



As mentioned, the Reese Dual Cam is available with 1700lb rated bars, as well as 1500lb bars. The Reese SC system is available with 1500lb bars also.

Once you get a few miles with the new R6 system, start a thread with a review!!! I have read some good things about the system.



While the HA and PP hitch systems are the best available, the down fall of them is they have a max tw rating of 1400lbs. Unless they have had a new version/ update recently.
Once I have a few more miles on it I will start a thread on the R6 Recurve performance but already can tell you:
1. Sway bars load from the top rather than the bottom giving much more ground clearance
2. Really easy to hitch up with a power tongue jack
3. Ability to turn off anti-sway with a switch when backing at tight angles is a huge +
4. Auto sway adjustment when towing has improved stability under wet road conditions without having get out and reset tension manually.
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We are towing our 2017 Eagle 330RSTS which has similar weights as yours. I bought and am using the Blue Ox BXW2003 for underslung couplers.

Rated at 2000 tongue/20,000 towing, it works as well or better than my old Equalizer ever did but that could be more due to the couple thousand pounds of weight difference between our older trailer and our new one also.

If you go with the Blue Ox hitch, I strongly suggest purchasing a nice long 24" breaker bar and appropriate socket for attaching/releasing the chains on the bars instead of using the provided tool, which scared the bejeebus out of me the first time I used it. The much longer breaker and socket makes it really easy to hitch/unhitch.
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If you go with the Blue Ox hitch, I strongly suggest purchasing a nice long 24" breaker bar and appropriate socket for attaching/releasing the chains on the bars instead of using the provided tool, which scared the bejeebus out of me the first time I used it. The much longer breaker and socket makes it really easy to hitch/unhitch.
Yeah it takes a few times to figure it out. Keep in mind with the BO system that once locked the rotating cams or whatever you want to call them are above top dead center. Meaning when you pull the release pin, don't worry it won't snap around on you. You can focus on pulling the release pin and maybe rotate it a bit to get it to pull out and you have to rotate a bit more before the spring tension takes over. The more you lift up on the back of the TV with the jack the easier it is to hook and unhook but that is the case with any system.

I would say the biggest issue I had was getting down at what angle I need the removal tool at. My wife has done this on her own when I am not there and she doesn't have an issue now but one time got her hand pinched between the tool and the propane tanks because she started out at the wrong angle.
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The Blue Ox is the only one made specifically for the under-slung couplers that Jayco uses. I bought the 1503 and it made a lot of difference with my White Hawk.
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I've been using the ProPride 3P for a number of years now and love it. Expensive but when you consider (after using it) that you'll never buy another hitch it's worth it.
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MccBob, what is your tow vehicle?
I haven't bought one yet. I looking at Chevy 3500 or a Dodge 3500.
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