I have a heavy Equal-I-Zer hitch, and I don't move it like that guy in the vid; that's just asking for trouble... I approach it from the side, grab it at the front under the ball, and at the rear-side, using disposable gloves (or none at all). It's really not a big deal that I need to carry around another tool. I'm especially weary of it's open-side design and the possibility the ball slips out of the grip if not centered perfectly.
I will use both hands on my ( I painted it yellow so I would stop walking into It)
There is a story. I unloaded the boat at home one day.
I did not used the pin to hold the hitch in place. It got stuck in there from the weight of the boat on it.
I got down and started pulling on this stupid hitch.
Well you guessed it, it came out and I went flying back and landed on my ass.
I make sure now I put the pin in.
I lift/carry mine with one hand on the receiver part of the shank and the other on the nut that holds the ball. No grease in those locations. No mess. No need to wash hands.
$35? My wife would say to give her the $35 and she will deal with the hitch.
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2012 Jay Flight 22FB, 2 x Honda EU2000i
2013 GMC Yukon XL Denali AWD
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Good idea, she can buy a least two bottles of wine and put the hitch in herself
Then sit back and relax And say I have done my job
Sounds good to me.
Maybe 3 bottles of wine
Just received mine. I'll let you know what I think once I get out to the TT to try it. Probably won't get out there until early next week.
Just tried the Hitch Grip and it works as advertised. It allows you to lift the hitch with one hand and in a balanced manner. Using it is less combersome than grabbing the hitch with both hands.
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2011 Jayflight X213
2011 GMC Sierra Crew Cab
I will use both hands on my ( I painted it yellow so I would stop walking into It)
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