[A/S] Re:Hitch clunk

[Tony Turner <tsturner@xxxxxxxx>]

My current truck came from the factory with a class V receiver.
Rated at 12,000 # and 1,500 # tongue.

However, it is becoming a little lose, sideways.  That is the square
tube is allowing the drawbar to move sideways a little.  This is not
a good thing as it could allow the trailer to sway a little.  I have talked
to another Hensley owner who shimmed his receiver with thin steel
in order to tighten it up again.  Hensleys do seem to put more side
load on the receiver as compared to conventional hitches.

I have a Reese Titan receiver on order and it should be installed
next Tuesday.  The Titan is rated at 14,000 # and 1,700 # tongue
load.  It's the toughest hitch receiver I know of.  After my experience
with the factory receiver on my 3/4 ton Suburban (which cracked)
I have lost faith in factory hitches.  I'll let you all know how it works
out.

Tony  KC9BTA
'03 Chevy 2500HD extended cab short bed with Duramax/Allison
'00 28' (8,200 #) Excella