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Old 12-10-2008, 12:38 PM   #1
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My wife and I are planning on fultiming in about a year. We purchased a 3585SA in April and now just purchased a used 2006 Chevy 3500 dully duramax to pull it. Now I need to get a hitch. A "Vally" brand has come up for sale in our area for 250.00. Are these good hitches? Any recomendations on hitches? What features should I look for or avoid? I know there are the 2000.00 + mega everything hitches out there but I have a dwindling budget and just need something reliable. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Hope to see some of you on the road soon!
 
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Old 12-10-2008, 03:04 PM   #2
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As you are not looking for a $2000. + mega everything hitch, I will not extoll the virtues of the Trailersaver hitch. I will say this: As a fulltimer wanting to keep my trailer for a very long time, I am glad I got the Trailersaver....Prior to the Trailersaver I had a Husky slider by Valley......
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Old 12-11-2008, 02:17 AM   #3
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The Trailer Saver for the Air Ride hitch, if we ever return to full timing we will go back to the Trailer Saver. The hitch we are using now is the B&W turnover all with the Companion 5th wheel hitch. I have also used Reese, Huskey/Valley and the B&W win hands down as for a steel hitch. The B&W will leave the bed clean when removed in about 15 minutes, and you don't have to look or keep up with the 4 little pucks to cover their holes. Good Luck with your choice. GBY....
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Old 12-11-2008, 03:35 AM   #4
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Everyone knows by now how highly regarded I feel about the TrailerSaver hitch.

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Old 12-11-2008, 02:49 PM   #5
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Thanks for the advice,I'll look into the trailersaver as I too want to keep my rv for a long time. So far I've seen a price of 1035.00. Is this good or bad?
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Old 12-12-2008, 05:28 AM   #6
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Thanks for the advice,I'll look into the trailersaver as I too want to keep my rv for a long time. So far I've seen a price of 1035.00. Is this good or bad?
Wow! Are you certain the hitch is the TrailerSaver manufactured by Hensley Manufacturing? Reason I ask is because I paid $1700 in 2003 and I know they've gone up since then.

Is it possible it might be the Trailair hitch?

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Old 12-12-2008, 06:15 AM   #7
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If you can get a new Trailer Saver for $1,035 you better go for it. I paid $1,800 in 2005. GBY.....
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Old 12-12-2008, 10:58 AM   #8
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I paid considerably higher for mine plus the install. I do have the built in compressor with in cab control also, I also had the plug moved to the inside of the bed. Around $3500. total. Beaudry in Tucson did the install....Probably could have saved some money by getting it done elsewhere, but we were in Tucson for the '08 Spring Rally. I would be leery of that price unless it just included the hitch and not the bed rails, install and compressor. Good luck with your decision...
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Old 12-13-2008, 02:07 AM   #9
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Sorry, I jumped the gun, I was unknowingly looking at a trailersaver that didn't have the air ride features. I saw a price of 2595.00 uninstalled on the air ride model. I don't think I can stretch that far but I won't need one till oct. so maybe I can save enough till then. Thanks so much for the responses and sharing your experience. Hope I get to meet some of you on the road. Happy Motoring! JPS.
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Old 12-13-2008, 05:56 AM   #10
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jpsbanjo,

If you are even considering the Trailersaver airride hitch, now is the time to buy. I spoke with Arron (sales rep.), they are offering some discount pricing this time of year, and they also offer a time pay program that might work for you. Just an FYI.
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Old 12-13-2008, 02:13 PM   #11
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Thanks Gramps! by the way, I was in the field artillary also in the Army, stationed at Ft Benning Ga. 105 howitzer. spec 4. Drafted in 1966
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Old 12-13-2008, 04:10 PM   #12
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Thanks Gramps! by the way, I was in the field artillary also in the Army, stationed at Ft Benning Ga. 105 howitzer. spec 4. Drafted in 1966
Right on Red Leg! I was on 1-0-duces in Hawaii and 155s the rest of the time.
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Back to the original post, there is nothing wrong with a Valley Hitch. I am fulltime and use one with no problem for the past 2 1/2 years and 25000+ towing miles, did add a 5th airbourne pinbox however. We tow a 3400.
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Old 12-14-2008, 06:55 AM   #14
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I have a Valley also...it's made by RBW...works fine.

BTW...spent a tour with the 101st Div Arty at FT Campbell (105 towed) then a tour with the 25th ID in VN, also 105 towed.
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Gramps, there was one for sale here recently. Check it out, if I remember it was in Virginia area until Jan or Spring? The owner was Douglas Dye. He bought his just before I did and was happy with it. I think he sold his rig.
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Thanks to all of you for the input,it's great to be able to pull from others experience,and also great to know I have more in common with some out there than just the same make of rv. Hope I get a chance to swap old military stories with some of you. jps
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Old 12-15-2008, 04:11 PM   #17
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I pulled my Montana 3670 RL for 4-1/2 years with a Valley hitch with Zero problems! Loaded for the road my trailer weighed almost 14,000 lbs. with no water in the tanks. I carry a lot of stuff and that was about the heaviest model Montana ever built.
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Old 12-18-2008, 02:11 PM   #18
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Thanks KMH, Happy trails to you!
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