Do you hate rattles as much as I do?

[Oldfart]

I've always hated hitch rattles. They seem especially bad with a light trailer, like a bike trailer or landscape trailer. I tried something new with my Raptor and bought a class 4 tow bar. Obviously it's way overkill at 12,000 lbs. weight capacity, but with a weight of about 25 lbs., it is absolutely dead quiet. I'm assuming it's because of the extra mass and weight. It doesn't rattle at all, even with just a regular hitch pin in it. It was only about $60, so it doesn't cost much more. I think it made my unit about 1/4" longer, also. Win, win!

Class 4 Ball Mount (2" Shank, 12,000 lbs., 4" Drop, 9-3/8" Long)

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[JohnyPython]

My hitch has quite a bit of droop but the hanging counterweight eliminates all the rattles.

 

[melvimbe]

Put some lube back there and just go with it. It'll be fine.

 

[CoronaRaptor]

Sounds like you're having too many problems with your rear on the Gen 2, @SVTTrooper is looking for a Gen 2 and he hates his Black Gen 1, so you guys should get together and make a deal.

 

[Oldfart]

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My hitch has quite a bit of droop but the hanging counterweight eliminates all the rattles.

Put some lube back there and just go with it. It'll be fine.

If you give a couple of good whacks to your hitch, it should eliminate some of the droop. If you throw a little lube on it, all the better.

 

[MurderedOutSVT]

I've always hated hitch rattles. They seem especially bad with a light trailer, like a bike trailer or landscape trailer. I tried something new with my Raptor and bought a class 4 tow bar. Obviously it's way overkill at 12,000 lbs. weight capacity, but with a weight of about 25 lbs., it is absolutely dead quiet. I'm assuming it's because of the extra mass and weight. It just doesn't rattle at all, even with just a regular hitch pin in it. It was only about $60, so it doesn't cost much more. I think it made my unit about 1/4" longer, also. Win, win!

Class 4 Ball Mount (2" Shank, 12,000 lbs., 4" Drop, 9-3/8" Long)

When you demand more from your towing equipment, CURT class 4 ball mounts answer the call. Our heavy-duty ball mounts are constructed from quality steel and feature a 2" x 2" shank. They are built to complement CURT class 4 trailer hitches and are perfect for towing large boat trailers, RVs...

www.curtmfg.com

Any price thats increases the unit is worth it