Danny and Sue Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 Hello all. just wondering if anyone has tried these?? Emailed them for more information about being compliant in Australia ?? but have had no reply as yet.. cheers Danny http://www.shockerhitch.com.au/component/content/?view=featured Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyH Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 Hi Danny, I have one of these (Class 6) very happy with it, from Boronia Towbars in Victoria. http://www.btatowingequipment.com.au/AirSafeReceiverHitches.html ****They weigh approx 40kg's and will add about half a meter to the overall length of the tow unit**** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAVAGO Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Hello Danny and Sue, We have used both hitches with our F250 and Van combination. The Shocker Hitch is a good hitch and was used with no issues, you need to have the ability to lower or raise the bag pressure whilst travelling to get the best out of the hitch action. I do know of some who have the Shocker Hitch have broken the airline off the bottom of the Hitch which in my opinion is a concern and needs a protection plate. The Air Safe Hitches are superior due to the fact of the shock absorbers making a major difference to the ride of the towing vehicle and supporting your van. The Air Safe is more expensive and quite bulky and protrudes out from the tow vehicle by 380mm from the receiver to the tow point. Having used both Hitches over many miles and different terrain even considering Price and the Protusion I will never go back to a Shocker Hitch Very happy with the effectiveness and overall operation of the Air Safe Hitch. Cheers and Safe Travels 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod and Mavis Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Hi Danny @ Sue I have a couple of friends in the group that have these hitches. They are ok but as Greg and Tony said the Airsafe is far superior with the shocks. I have had the airsafe for around 20,000kms and it is a dream. It smooths out the truckiness of my F250 and looks after the van well. Cheers. P.S. If you go for the Airsafe make absolutely sure that you get the 6 tonner. The air hitch itself is rated 6 ton but they can come as 4 tonners which makes the bolt on tongue way too fragile. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny and Sue Posted June 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Thanks for that.. i have an airsafe on the chev and it is good. Just trying to get something a bit closer in to the back of the ute and something a bit lighter.. cheers danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAVAGO Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Yes Danny fully understand the size of the Air Safe Hitch is a negative in that regard Go to the Shocker Hitch I would advise as mentioned hook up a remote air system with gauge inside cab as I did and you can adjust as needed when required for different road conditions. Also as I mentioned make something to safeguard the airline at the bottom of the hitch. Cheers Safe Travels Greg aka Havago 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyH Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 Hi Danny, Here are a couple of photos of the 'Air Safe' Hitch (Class 6) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neville and Kay Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 Quote Tony With the Air Safe Hitch how does the Cantilever affect of the hitch go on the original Tow Bar as the weight is quite some way back from where the original tow ball would of been, and I wondered if this would have more of a twisting affect which puts more pressure on fixing points of Tow Bar. Neville. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny and Sue Posted June 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 That's my worry.. before mine was fitted i used to have the adjustable rancho on 6 and air bags with only 20 psi.. after fitting I had put the shocks up to there max setting and put the air bags up to 60 to get the same ride height.. now i'm getting the springs reset and an extra leave or 2. really puts the weight a long way back. Especially with the auto coupler.. cheers danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv and Di Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 Hi Tony Is there a separate plate between the receiver and the tow tongue to stop the receiver from moving sideways or is it only the two bolts that prevent this movement? I was reading a post on the caravaners forum stating that a plate was to be welded to the tongue to prevent this movement, truth or fiction or not required? Thanks Merv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyH Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 53 minutes ago, Merv and Di said: Is there a separate plate between the receiver and the tow tongue to stop the receiver from moving sideways or is it only the two bolts that prevent this movement? Hi Merv, As you can see from the photos, yes I have a bolt and a heavy washer on each side of the McHitch receiver to stop the receiver 'twisting' sideways. I have also welded a length of square bar (10mm) onto the tongue at the 'rear' of the receiver also to stop the 'twisting' On 6/19/2017 at 7:21 AM, Neville and Kay said: With the Air Safe Hitch how does the Cantilever affect of the hitch go on the original Tow Bar as the weight is quite some way back from where the original tow ball would of been, and I wondered if this would have more of a twisting affect which puts more pressure on fixing points of Tow Bar. Hi Nev, I had never really thought about the 'load' being further back,(than a standard towball) but I guess it is just a little further back....whats an inch or two between friends. I just adjust the air pressure in the hitch (so the arms are level...pump up hitch bag to about 80psi before putting van on, then connect van then drop pressure in hitch bag until 'arms' are level) &......adjust the pressure in the air bags (Air Bag Man) on the rear of the truck I am truly not aware of any extra or undue twisting from this setup, I really can only give very positive feedback as the difference between using the standard Haymen Reece set up compared to the Air Hitch is chalk and cheese! Cheers, CU down the road Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv and Di Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Thanks Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the crow and i Posted December 30, 2017 Report Share Posted December 30, 2017 Hi All What are the pros and cons using a WDH with the Class 6 Airsafe? Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyH Posted December 30, 2017 Report Share Posted December 30, 2017 Hi Bryan, I haven’t used a WDH for many years now, even before I purchased my Air Safe. Without some welding and fabrication to the tow tounge (fitted to the Air Safe) would you be able to attach WDH bars. (I believe) Wishing you you a happy new year! Cheers, Tony H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the crow and i Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 Thanks Tonyand and a happy new year to you. Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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