Geny Hitch

[gatormanpc]

Anyone using a Geny Hitch torsion hitch to tow a travel trailer? I've read you don't need sway control using this hitch. Thoughts? I'm towing a 37' TT 9000LB with a 2017 F350 Dually.

[2Evil4U]

Never seen that before. I watched a few videos and if you can handle the tongue load without any weight distribution this might be a little smoother. It would be handy if you have multiple trailers with different tongue heights. For the price though I'd still stick with my 14k equalizer and just lower the bar tension to not distribute much weight.

[gatormanpc]

I'm using the 14k equalizer also-just considering this for those long concrete stretches that bounce you off the roof

[2Evil4U]

Have you tried towing without the Equalizer? That would give an idea what this would be like minus the shock absorber action.

[gatormanpc]

Not yet, planning a short trip soon with just a heavy duty ball mount.

[timfromma]

Without some kind of braking mechanism between the ball mount and the trailer, I don't see how this would eliminate the need for sway control.

[gatormanpc]

From the manufacturer
Safety
With Rubber Torsion Hitches only 10% of the trailer inertia transfers compared to 100% using a hard connection hitch giving you the ultimate control

Ultimate Control
• The tow vehicle and trailer track independently giving you greater control and added safety, virtually eliminating all sway.

• Greatly increased braking control since all the weight on the tow vehicle and trailer is distributed evenly giving you increased positive contact when braking and maneuvering.

Safeguards Against Uncontrollable Road Conditions
Bumps, potholes, expansion joins, curves, hills, and other drivers can be a hazard, keeps you under control when confronted with these conditions.

Saves Gas and Tire Wear
The 90% smoother ride allows you to glide instead of bounce increasing gas mileage.

Saves You Money
Reduces trailer and content fatigue. Metal fatigue caused by traditional towing results in your trailer and its contents taking a beating. Products increase life and help hold value

Arrive Alive
Reduces driver fatigue to help ensure everyone (family, friends, pets, horses, and livestock) arrives alive.

[18CrewDually]

That hitch is designed to absorb up & down movement. Side to side (sway) is no different than a rigid hitch.

[thebrakeman]

Originally Posted by 05CrewDually

That hitch is designed to absorb up & down movement. Side to side (sway) is no different than a rigid hitch.

Right. I see nothing in that quote from manufacturer, that says this eliminates the need for sway control. When they say:

With Rubber Torsion Hitches only 10% of the trailer inertia transfers compared to 100% using a hard connection hitch giving you the ultimate control.

...they are not talking about side-to-side motion.

Yes, it would likely isolate you from some bad highway expansion strips. But if you need a WDH now, you would need it with the Geny hitch. This is targeted especially for commercial use (like big landscaping companies) to make it quick and easy to mate different dump trucks are other vehicles to different trailers. If you don't need a WDH, a coupling like this would make your drivers much happier.

PS - There was another thread on this hitch 1-2 years ago. You may want to search.

[gatormanpc]

I'll be trying it out Wednesday

[18CrewDually]

Originally Posted by thebrakeman

Right. I see nothing in that quote from manufacturer, that says this eliminates the need for sway control. When they say:
...they are not talking about side-to-side motion.

Yes, it would likely isolate you from some bad highway expansion strips. But if you need a WDH now, you would need it with the Geny hitch. This is targeted especially for commercial use (like big landscaping companies) to make it quick and easy to mate different dump trucks are other vehicles to different trailers. If you don't need a WDH, a coupling like this would make your drivers much happier.

PS - There was another thread on this hitch 1-2 years ago. You may want to search.

My comment was towards the manufacturer's quote........
"Ultimate Control
• The tow vehicle and trailer track independently giving you greater control and added safety, virtually eliminating all sway."

[Big Red and 30WR]

This is the one I put together before Geny made their weight distribution shank . Got over 2500 trouble free towing miles on it . Works great or it would be a boat anchor by now.

[gatormanpc]

[gatormanpc]

No more bars, just did 100 mile loop and no sway at all

[thebrakeman]

Did you have sway issues before?

[gatormanpc]

Not really. Ran into a little bit during some wind but I was pulling with a smaller truck

[18CrewDually]

Originally Posted by gatormanpc

No more bars, just did 100 mile loop and no sway at all

Of course no sway. No thanks to the hitch. You have a dually and probably never did have an issue.
This hitch will not cure side to side sway on a single wheel light duty pick-up.

[gatormanpc]

I never knew how much difference it would be coming from a 2500. The hitch does make for a smooth ride

[18CrewDually]

Originally Posted by gatormanpc

I never knew how much difference it would be coming from a 2500. The hitch does make for a smooth ride

It sounds like you saw the light my friend. Crew cab duals or nothing for me when it comes to towing.

The Geny hitch is great by function and design but I'm a cheap SOB. Eh, maybe one day.

[Zak1]

Originally Posted by gatormanpc

I never knew how much difference it would be coming from a 2500. The hitch does make for a smooth ride

There are only two hitches on the market that absolutely eliminate sway (not "control" or "reduce" sway), Hensley and Propride..