Did any of you fellows see the (una goose) tested to 60000 lbs nice hitch.Clamps on frame on 2003 dodge 3500. Ball is removeable and so is the safety chain hooks have one on my 2003 3500 DRW. With the ball and hooks removed the truck bed is completly smooth. Sure seems like the best hitch on the market to me.WEB SITE http://www.una-goose.com/

 

Well, that is interesting. I'd like to see how it "clamps to an 03 frame" ???

 

I saw that Una-Ball also and though it did look good. Only thing I though was that you have to store the ball somewhere when it is out. Also the hook points and ball are all one piece. If the ball gives out you loose your safety chains also, even though that chances are slim to none of that happening.

 

Hey Hickory,<br><br>Only clamps, nothing through the frame?<br><br>That makes me a bit uneasy, but 60000 is impressive. I like the idea of some teeth in the meat of the frame ;D<br><br>This hitch issue is driving me to drink Maker's Mark - too much!<br><br>As an option I spoke to a company that installs flatbeds on Rams - a local holding area for Ram trucks that need bodies. <br><br>They did their first flatbed on a 2003, but had to manufacture a substructure to attach the Rudby flatbed to, because the new frame was wider than the normal flatbed platforms. That adds $150 to the cost. <br><br>How much do you haul and how long have you been hauling with your new hitchy?<br><br>Oh my, we are having our fun, arn't we?<br><br>

 

MR BILLY I deliver featherlite horse &amp; car trailers 20' to 40' all over the country.this has been the best hitch that i have ever had.I put 84000 mi on my 2002 3500 and the hitch was just as tite as new .The ball is held in by a ring and ball bearings like a fluid connector. the hitch is mounted to the frame by two heavy straps on each side.Looks strong to me.On the older trucks it mounted to the inside of the frame and was bolted.if you would like to see some pictures let me know and i'll try to post some.

 

Hickory, do you drive for featherlite or are you independent. I used to sell Featherlites a few years back.

 

Luke S I work for a transport company in iowa

 

Here is some pics of my hitch set-up. There kind of bad but about the best I could get of the side plates.

 

Mr.Billy, here is that pin-through-the -frame I was refering to.

 

Thanks Mr. Luke - now it is very clear to me!<br><br>Bill