SHOCKER HITCH REVIEW! AIR RIDE HITCH SYSTEMS FOR TRAILERS. WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION AND SWAY CONTROL.

[@Bartsnightmare]

Looks better than air safe!

[@neilholland6558]

Have you towed without the sway control? Thoughts?

[@TheLongLife]

@@neilholland6558 yes, you only really need the sway control if it's a windy day, (20+mph wind) or if you're being passed my semi trucks often on the interstate.

[@robzplace4747]

I just bought the shocker hitch for my F350 to pull our 6500LB (dry) camper. This thing is awesome. I almost forget my camper is behind us on the highway. You are correct about the weight distribution hitch also. I don't use one as my truck swayed way worse with it.

[@TheLongLife]

@@robzplace4747 thanks for the comment!

[@ShockerHitch]

Love to video and so happy to hear the hitch is working out for you! :)

[@amandahadlock8797]

We just got these in at our dealership. Thanks for the real world feed back. Very helpful.

[@juangalvez8594]

Great video, thanks for posting. thumbs up !!

[@JoeBrown-zh3hg]

Wonder how it would work with my boat?

[@TheLongLife]

I think it would work really well to be honest. It's a game changer for sure. Especially if you're pulling the trailer long distance. Safe travels

[@kevinkutchner8338]

Question. My 95 f350 dually has 2 inches of rear sag while pulling my 8000 lb camper. Will this hitch eliminate that sag? I was going to put helper bags on my truck but this seems to be a better solution.

[@TheLongLife]

@@kevinkutchner8338 good question. If it's sagging, you will need air bags to raise the rear of the truck. This hitch just softens the tongue onto the truck. Hope this helps!

[@kevinkutchner8338]

@@TheLongLife Thank you! Great video!

[@ThinkBeforeYouMove643]

Can you add the rock tamer mud flap system to the shocker hitch HD 20 K .

[@TheLongLife]

Yes I have rock tammers on it fits just fine 😎👍 Don't forget to hit that like button 👍👍👍

[@ThinkBeforeYouMove643]

Thank you for the quick response going to order

[@danielnegri2993]

Great video thanks. I'm getting one for my travel trailer. 👍

[@TheLongLife]

You're going to love it! Every thing in your trailer will be right where you left it. Smooth ride for sure!

[@iamgriff]

I just the shocker hitch for my two granddaughters. My son pulls a 35’ camper, and the girls were complaining about the jerking around driving. I saw a guy with this hitch, he said is was money well spent. So I ordered one the next day. My son said it is the best ride he ever had towing a camper

[@TheLongLife]

It works so well. Glad they enjoy it just as much as we do. Safe travels 😎

[@stewartwalck2185]

Did your Airstream have a lift kit on it? If not wondering if ball will go high enough for Airstream with lift kit. Looks like you were one hole for top. Lift kit raises Airstream 3".

[@TheLongLife]

@@stewartwalck2185 our airstream has a 3" lift kit. The nose of the trailer does point down some. Not by much.

[@billw8198]

Got mine earlier this summer....love it...gonna get one for my gooseneck too....

[@19Silver67]

Just seen the Shocker on a truck the other day. I talked to the guy and he had a lawn service and he said the same thing you did. He loved it to and really recommended it also.

[@TheLongLife]

It's worth it I'm telling ya

[@philblock]

How did your old hitch work with the 3/4ton? I have a 2018 ram 2500 and want a smoother ride. I'm considering the shocker hitches but no sure which way to go. Another WDH, or just the style you have with anti sway.

[@TheLongLife]

So depends, does your truck squat a ton??? If it squats really bad with the trailer I would go with the WDH... If it doesn't, I would go the normal shocker with the anti sway. I tried both and there is a HUGE difference between rides. Both smooth but it's night and day difference between the WDH and the normal. If you need the WDH to level your truck out go that route. I didn't need to because we had a dually at the time. Now we have a Ford Powerstroke, I added rear air bags to level the truck and it rides so nice between the air bags and the shocker hitch. Safe travels 😎

[@philblock]

@@TheLongLife we currently have a Fastway E2 WDH but I hate all the chucking and bucking. The truck doesn't squat a ton tho before I put on the anti sway bars. I like the idea of that shocker 8" drop with the anti sway tabs and friction bars. We may get a larger travel trailer so I could just add a 2nd bar if it's over 10k pounds. We just got our trailer last year. It's a 2024 Bullet 287RLS and has a 8800lb GVWR. My truck has 3000lb payload capacity so it rides pretty rough and doesn't squat a ton with the trailer, but it already has the WDH ball on it.

[@TheLongLife]

@@philblock we ran a single sway brake with our 25' travel trailer. Since we up sized to a 30' travel trailer we now run 2 "twin" sway brakes and it pulls great. The hitch is expensive. But it's worth it.

[@philblock]

@@TheLongLife well it's not much more than what I paid for the current WDH setup we currently have. I'll see how it does this season and maybe then I'll upgrade it.

[@cliffastuntmanansquatch8802]

I read that they should be removed when not towing are you removing between using? And now you have used it for some time and what do you think now?

[@TheLongLife]

My truck has one purpose, to pull my trailer. I don't use my truck for anything else. That being said. When not using it, I lift the weight off the ball with that trailer jack, when we're ready to leave I drop the trailer onto the ball and we head out. We love it, it's an amazing hitch.!

[@cliffastuntmanansquatch8802]

@@TheLongLife That is the information I was looking for thank you.

[@acmanwwjd1]

How does it compare to a GEN Y hitch ?

[@TheLongLife]

Not sure, never pulled with a gen y hitch....

[@JB-ys8mj]

Another great video. Keep em coming

[@paulstreeservice1]

The shocker. Lol. I had to laugh. Interesting review.

[@kylemorgan6172]

1 in the pink 2 in the.....

[@kululv]

Very interesting! Although I can see that 1ton dually doesn't need the weight distribution Hitch, but I believe most states require one for trailers over 5000lbs?

[@TheLongLife]

That.... I do not know

[@JH93688]

Is this hitch overkill for hauling a 7x14 enclosed trailer with mowers around town for commercial lawn care?

[@TheLongLife]

I would say not... Lower the air pressure down and it'll be so smooth around town and easier on your equipment. I'd still by it

[@JH93688]

I've been debating the weigh safe hitch because I don't have experience pulling a trailer. Would you recommend this over the weigh safe?

[@houndsmanone4563]

I enjoyed your video. Would you provide the Cons of the Shocker Hitch? I'd like to know as much as possible before I purchase a hitch. I pull a 4k pound livestock trailer and the ride needs to be as smooth as possible so as not to stress the animals. Thanks. 👍🏽🤠 12/9/22

[@TheLongLife]

I would say there is zero cons of this hitch! ITS AMAZING

[@houndsmanone4563]

@@TheLongLife Thanks, TheLonglife. I just received my newly purchased shocker hitch. Incredible performance. Thanks again. 👍🏽🤠 3/5/23

[@gaetand7310]

Distributor? For this......

[@TheLongLife]

Bought it online

[@jesserevilla992]

Great intro on this hitch. I was clueless of this type of hitch. Oh and be careful pulling it lol .. Bro It's all about the Towing lol By the way great footage while towing and seeing hitch work.

[@TheLongLife]

Thank you!

[@19Silver67]

OKAY, OMG, your right!!!! I bought one and have had it for 2 weeks. I tow alot intown. This hitch made pulling a trailer MUCH nicer! Their residential roads I drive on that I can't drive more than 10 to 15 mph. Just because all i feel is that bang, bang, in the truck. Well, not any more! I caught myself doing almost 30 mph. I was like, omg, the roads aren't dictating me doing the speed limit anymore. Since the ride is SO MUCH better, my equipment isnt bouncing much. The trailer doesn't either. Even when I had to get on the brakes hard, I not feeling that jolt of the trailer pushing on the truck. Even leaving from a stop light and being a little heavy on the gas, I'm not getting that jerk of the trailer. The best way to explain how great this hitch is. It's like your truck and trailer are 2 separate entities and your just tugging the trailer. I can literally write a book on how great this hitch is on everything it does to make the ride MUCH more pleasing. Last thing. I know your worried about someone stealing it. Well, they have a company they will refer you to that makes lockable pins for all 3 place. One for the hitch receiver and 2 for the ball and they all use the same key for the 3 pins.

[@TheLongLife]

It's totally worth it!

[@19Silver67]

@@TheLongLife Yes it is!!

[@GetzReel]

Looks like it would be a smooth ride. Great video!

[@watchingvideos4309]

Hey man I had the same issue with mine! Equal-i-zer hitch on a 20 silver Ram 3500 with a bed shell!! Towing a 22’ flying cloud 30 bunk Airstream. Funny to see the same setup here! My WDH bars just didn’t do much for me and they were a waste of my time. So I went with a GenY Boss torsion hitch. Only thing is it doesn’t have sway control, so you feel you needed that with a dually? I don’t. And why didn’t you go with Gen Y over this? I like this but I was worried about that constant adjustment and leaking air potentially. Where as the 10k genY boss with the Airstream 1000lb tongue weight should be a dream. I haven’t towed yet just got it. Maybe this week.

[@kululv]

It seems there is an error. 1000lbs weight Hitch is a little excessive, but 100 seems too low. So what is the correct weight?

[@mtvjackass74]

Im buying one for my boat, im sold!!!!!

[@TheLongLife]

They're worth it. Thanks for watching!

[@red1tpm]

What size is that hitch ...? 12k or 20k?

[@TheLongLife]

12k

[@craigcooper8155]

I see everyone talking about how well it improves ride but what does it do for sway versus a friction bars setup?

[@TheLongLife]

For sway I run a sway brake on the passenger side. You can use 2 if needed. One on each side.

[@전주오토매니아]

구입처가 어디일가요

[@barrynelson634]

They are great hitches. I've had mine for about 3 years now. Goose-neck 41' Living Quarters horse trailer. 4 horses and loaded to go to competitions, including my '12 Ford dually crew-cab, we weigh 32,000#'s. Made all the difference in the world. Still not sure my air pressure is quite correct in the bag, but it's working so good compared to without it. Bob was very vague in helping with the amount of air pressure I should run. Basically he said you have to play with it to find the sweet spot. I understand as every trailer and pickup combination is different. Great and helpful guy though! So what happened to your silver dually?

[@TheLongLife]

It gets totalled out in a freak flash flood while on vacation in Zion Park Utah. Videos will be coming!

[@barrynelson634]

@@TheLongLife dang, that sucks. Sorry to hear that. What did you replace it with?

[@TheLongLife]

@@barrynelson634 2021 Powerstroke. It's a good truck. Pulls nice. Loved my 3rd gen Cummins. Sad to see it get destroyed like that. But overall very happy with the new Powerstroke with the engine brake and 10 speed trans ❤️

[@barrynelson634]

@TheLongLife in my opinion, they are the best! I would love to have a newer one with exhaust brake and 10 speed, but my '12 with 138k is still just a great pickup. 👍

[@C8geyB]

Hi thanks for the video… I have a very similar setup. 2500 ram with self leveling airbags and a 25’ airstream. Just bought a shocker hitch. Do you find you do or do NOT need sway control bar? I’m thinking I do not need it because the airstream is slippery in the wind…. Dunno. Thoughts?

[@TheLongLife]

Congratulations on the hitch you're gonna love it. I used a GoPro camera to watch how much psi in air I needed in the airbag and it was around 35 psi to get in the middle of the bump stops. So the sway brake,,,, I only put the sway brake on super windy days. Otherwise I don't even put it in. The Airstream pulls so nice, it's low and aerodynamic with the torsion independent axles with shocks it hugs the road beautifully. Safe travels, subscribe to the channel!!

[@C8geyB]

@@TheLongLife You were right. I love it. I can't imagine how it could be better.

[@lancewilliams3396]

Would this be an improvement for my 3/4 ton diesel pulling a 25’ boat? Its not near as heavy as a travel trailer so i am not sure i would benefit from this hitch. Your thoughts plz

[@TheLongLife]

My thoughts are it's going to improve every ride for anything you're pulling. Not only for the truck, but also for the trailer. For me, it's so much smoother inside the truck with it. Hope this helps !

[@ramirezus51]

How does it work for my truck that has a 5-6 inch lift

[@TheLongLife]

That's a great question. Probably not going to work for a lifted truck.

[@pat14lang]

I’m currently looking into these Shocker hitches. I have a 1500 that I pull a 34’ travel trailer with about once a year. Thought about trying Sumo Springs on my travel trailer as well as either Shocker WDH or weight safe WDH

[@TheLongLife]

I would get the SHOCKER WDH for a 1500 truck that'd be a great investment

[@pat14lang]

@@TheLongLife i would, but shocker currently does not have the size drop hitch I need. I need one that drops 2-3” lower than what they currently sell :\

[@kcwerv]

How are you addressing the anti-sway issue? I just bought a new 2022 Ram Dually and I will be pulling a 30 foot Airstream Classic with it. I won't have the new Airstream for a few months and I understand I don't need weight distribution on the 1 ton like I needed pulling my 25 foot Airstream with my 1/2 Chevy. Anyway, as I've towed all across this nation I need anti-sway. I've had some pretty scary sways even with the weight distribution hitch installed due to very high wind gust.

[@TheLongLife]

I run a sway brake on the right side. Have zero sway issues! Super smooth ride. A HUGE difference this hitch makes.

[@kcwerv]

​@@TheLongLife Okay, thank you.

[@kcwerv]

@@TheLongLife Okay, I just bought one and installed it on my Ram 3500 Dually today. I hooked up my new Airstream Classic and I can't open the tailgate with it hitting the electric jack. Have you run into this problem? I did double checked and it is in the front hole - thus making it the longest option.

[@TheLongLife]

Un-do the 3 bolts that hold the electric jack down and rotate it so it the jack sits sideways. @kcwerv

[@kcwerv]

@@TheLongLife Thanks! I will give that a try and let you know. Just a note.... it is not hitting the head it is hitting about half way down the pole that goes down below the head. I don't know if turning the jack solves this problem. If I am missing something please let me know.

[@Mike318Ohio]

So do you still youbantisway bars with that hitch. Also, how much does it close?

[@Mike318Ohio]

Cost.

[@TheLongLife]

Which hitch? The red or the grey one?! I'll try and answer best as possible but I'm not sure I understand eh as t question you're asking.

[@Brandon68plus1]

Beautiful 3rd Gen BTW. I'm on fence between Shocker Hitch and Gen Y Torsion hitch

[@TheLongLife]

Thanks loved that 3rd gen was my baby! If you subscribe you'll see in an upcoming episode it gets totalled out...😭

[@jimlee850]

...nice video. But for $600? I'll pass.

[@barrynelson634]

huge mistake...I have one on my gooseneck 41' Living Quarters horse trailer...made all the difference in the world! It's worth EVERY penny of it.

[@goneridingparts]

I went from 1/2 ton TV to 1 ton TV and still get trailer sway with my E2 hitch, but I'm looking at the Hensley or ProPride. I think it's all about sway control once you get plenty of Tow Vehicle. Trailer is a 2800BH Grand Design 32' about 6500-6800 loaded.

[@TheLongLife]

We just upgraded trailers. Still using this hitch 30' trailer. Now running a Left and a Right sway brake is all. Pulls like a dream. 🙂

[@goneridingparts]

I'm not familiar with left/right sway brakes. @@TheLongLife

[@TheLongLife]

It's the sway brake that is between the trailer frame and the truck hitch. Google it and you'll see what we're talking about. Safe travels!

[@goneridingparts]

Yes sir, I done some research. Thank you ! I'm still leaning toward a used propride or just go all out and get a 5th wheel.@@TheLongLife

[@TheLongLife]

@@goneridingparts those propride are supposed to be that cat's pajamas lol but I dunno I've never owned one. Seems really pricy but heard they're worth it! I've seen they can be kinda a pain to back the stinger in as well if you're not perfectly straight into the square peg. I love our travel trailer! We just upgraded to a larger 30' Airstream!